I wrote what’s called an Anaphora (a poem with a repeating word) for my monthly writing class. I was asked to read it out loud; I knew it would be hard, but I got through it. So sad since my poor Xena, my soulmate, is slowing dying of cancer. Remember how you and your sister … More Don’t Forget Xena
This weekend the ‘Head of the Schuylkill Regatta’ was held here in Philadelphia – one of the largest in the country. We’d never seen a regatta and with it conveniently taking place so close by, we biked over to check it out. The regattas are held nearby on the Schuylkill River near Boathouse Row running along … More Regatting on the Schuylkill
I got in the mood to write my own limerick after hearing quite a few at the annual graveyard “Death is a Cabaret, Ol’ Chum” show a few weeks ago. In between musical numbers, they include some short limericks that are funny, racy, and even raunchy. The annual event, part of Philly’s Fringe Festival, takes … More Sam & Cherie – A Love Story
KAREN STENSGAARD 