Here at Castle Vanian, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of The Damned’s new album, Evil Spirits. We weren’t disappointed. There’s nothing worse than waiting ages for an album and then being disappointed. You all know the hubs, right? Hi. The Damned were one of the first things Jay and I clicked over when we […]
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National Poetry Month 2018: Blackout Poetry #14
Blackout Poetry #14 Ever since I met you I can’t stop thinking about you I shook my head Find some other girl
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10 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month with Your Kids
Getting adults interested in poetry can be hard enough sometimes so doing the same for the kiddos can seem impossible. It’s really not, though. Promise. I’m not a parent. Not to any children with just two legs, anyway. But I’ve spent years training to be a teacher and even have practical experience in elementary and […]
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National Poetry Month 2018: Blackout Poetry #13
Blackout Poetry #13 hell the crowd pressed on all sides I want to die help surrounded by unfamiliar faces through the crowd
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National Poetry Month 2018: Blackout Poetry #12
Blackout Poetry #12 cheery white-picket-fenced hometown I’d been in such a hurry to leave.
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National Poetry Month 2018: Blackout Poetry #11
Blackout Poetry #11 that night compliment after compliment charismatic, engaging, electric it was not to last I waited and was killed killed with love
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National Poetry Month 2018: Blackout Poetry #10
Blackout Poetry #10 I can’t be alone even if it costs me I need a sign show me a different me
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Movie Review: The Black Hole (1979)
CATEGORY: cinephile, classic movies, couch potato, film, film and tv, film review, movie, movie review, sci fi
After Battle Beyond the Stars, I was ready for a lot of hokiness when I sat down to watch The Black Hole (1979). It was made a year earlier, after all. But, surprisingly, there was very little in the way of hokiness. The Black Hole is a Disney movie so you can see the hefty […]
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National Poetry Month 2018: Blackout Poetry #9
Blackout Poetry #9 I remember being thrilled. I’d be thrilled to be thrilled again. here goes So, that was it. The countdown began. “I’ll feel alive again.”
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10 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
We’re a week into National Poetry Month already! I’ve been busy playing with my magnetic poetry kit, reading poetry, and writing poetry. How are you getting involved? If you’re not sure how you can get involved, I’ve come up with a few ideas to help. 10 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month (Even if You’re […]
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