Category Archives: research

Twittering all over the place

Posted on March 17, 2011 by SallyJ

I must thank L for introducing me to Twitter as it was meant to be used! Gone are the days of following 6 people and being followed by 4 good friends. Since she explained about the way to build up … Continue reading →

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Shaggy dogs and heroes

Posted on March 3, 2011 by SallyJ

That a brave young soldier died of the wounds he incurred while working with his dog to find weapons and explosives is more than sad, it is distressing. Only a week or two ago I read  of the work these … Continue reading →

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Rabbit holes and wide hips

Posted on February 26, 2011 by SallyJ

I have spent far too long following links and disappearing down poetic rabbit holes this morning. When I was researching Imagist poetry for the Ratties writing group , I noticed a link to jazz poetry in some blurb about Langston … Continue reading →

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Red wheelbarrows are a good starting point…

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SallyJ

At last night’s writing group session we attempted to get to grips with the ideas of the Imagists – a movement that spanned 1912 – 17. No small order in a short two hour session. I have to take the … Continue reading →

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Corridor of uncertainty

Posted on February 21, 2011 by SallyJ

Having a quiet day today as the M.E. has seen fit to descend in a belt of painful joints. Not to worry, I will spend the day researching for the four poems I have rumbling around my brain. Not being … Continue reading →

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