maureenlewis342The Next Mile(stones)In child development theory, there is a truth that a child needs a certain number of adults dedicated to their well-being in order to…Nov 71Nov 71
maureenlewis342Ribbon-and-Trophy SeasonAre we October-ready? We are. The change-of-seasons is many things. For those of us in academia, we are well underway. Over here…Oct 1Oct 1
maureenlewis342Swing TimeOn my wish-list, for such a long time: a swinging door. Not a saloon door, a full-sized swinging door, between the kitchen and the rest of…Sep 26Sep 26
maureenlewis342The Same Big SkyThe first poem I ever learned was from my mother, as she stood in the backyard holding me, pointing to the moon, reciting “I see the moon…Aug 9Aug 9
maureenlewis342Hashtag: SelmaHere’s something crazy about Selma, Alabama: doing an internet search about this city will land you on the fun fact that it is known for…Jun 3Jun 3
maureenlewis342Around And OutThere are all kinds of seasons. Unless you’re into sports, then to you there are very specific and distinct seasons. Over here, my two…Apr 11Apr 11
maureenlewis342Off the N17Tis the season to be Irish. Unless you’re Irish all the time. We are people with a history of punching above our weight, with a heritage…Mar 16Mar 16
maureenlewis342Into the LemniscateTis the season of hearts and flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and frilly cards professing poetry and languages of love. If this is your…Feb 13Feb 13
maureenlewis342Apples from the OrchardMy friend has a friend who owns an orchard. He actually inherited it, which is such a work-intensive legacy — many next-gen farmers are…Jan 26Jan 26
maureenlewis342Scoring One HundredI read one hundred books this year — not by accident, only sort-of on purpose. What happened is, I thought I’d keep track….I know I read a…Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2023