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Author of twelve volumes of poetry, a Chinese cookbook, and three computer software programs. https://sandymcintosh.info

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“Great fun. A perfect guide. Yalom, Bly, Fox, Castenada, Ignatow, Shapiro: I could not help being intrigued by all the figures I knew as well.”

--Phillip Lopate, Media Critic for The New York Times, Winner of the Christopher Medal

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Forms & Features at the Poetry Foundation: River Coello

A generative poetry workshop on found poetry, created and led by River Coello.

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‘Poetry on Broadway’ returns to ACW

SARANAC LAKE — On Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., the Adirondack Center for Writing will present an evening of spoken word poetry by three nationally acclaimed New York City writers and educators: Mahog...

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Beautiful

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Busy fella

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Poetry readings offer a combination of spoken words, the atmosphere of the venue, and the presence of other audience members.

This combinantion can create a sensory experience that enhances the appreciation of the poetry.

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Spectacular capture.

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Alannah Spender to Headline 'Waiting and Weaving: Penelope in Song' at Art Song Chicago - OperaWire

Art Song Chicago (ASC) will feature a recital by soprano Alannah Spencer and pianist Jeremy Vigil on Nov. 6, 2025.

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First Fridays in the Foothills… A Poetry & Prose Open Mic for All Ages! - myMotherLode.com

First Fridays in the Foothills… A Poetry & Prose Open Mic for All Ages! Every 1st Friday of the month, join the Sonora Writers Group in celebrating the written word! Bring your own poems or stories (o...

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Fantastic.

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“McIntosh wickedly maps out the psyche's contradictions and movingly explores family pain and grief. His clean, swift poems strike the reader's eye as well as heart as they rangle from hope to nightmare, from loss to social comedy"

-Michael Heller

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Students Thrive in Poetry Immersion Program

A collaboration among a middle school librarian and her English teacher colleagues sparked student creativity and a passion for poetry.

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Julie Marie Wade discusses her new book, ‘Other People’s Mothers’

In an expansive Q&A, prolific award-winning author Julie Marie Wade discusses her newest book, the interconnected autobiographical essays collection, “Other People’s Mothers.”

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Fabulous photo series.

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Congratulations.

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A #Poem for dVerse on a created micro-season.

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The Season of Brief Gold and Stained-Glass Light

The Season of Brief Gold and Stained-Glass Light “Nothing gold can stay.”–Robert Frost This is the season of brief gold,light that pours in honey flows and filters crimson through the leavest…

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Sandy McIntosh @sandymcintosh.bsky.social · 2d

“When I began to listen to poetry, it’s when I began to listen to the stones, and I began to listen to what the clouds had to say, and I began to listen to others.”

-Joy Harjo

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