DABBLING IN POETRY

One day closer to the first day of school -- Below, I've compiled my favorite 10 language arts activities featured on my blog to make sure your child practices some of the concepts that they learned last year-in a FUN way-before the first day of school.

The works of Sylvia Plath have come back into the literary mainstream with the release of her Ariel in it's original format. She has some twisted views on motherhood in general, but many of her works are overwhelmingly good.

William B. Burkholder interviews Marc Creamore for Nirvanasgate poetry and thirdreader.com. Creamore's prolific writings bring the reader to a higher understanding of our surroundings and movements in the modern world, he is a voice to be read and heard.

My heart loved New Hope, but I had to settle with Lambertville, finding out that Lambertville was a perfect home for me all along.

Summer music often comes with a sunny disposition, while winter music can be morose. So what comes between? Music that can mix the two elements into a sound that is still often catchy, but more relaxed.

When they are not playing sports, these athletes are taking on artistic ambitions.

Love is a ghost I have chased away but am now haunted by, hoping for its return.

One of my favorite writers is Louisa364. If you have ever read any of her work you have probably guessed she has professionally written for many years.

Even famous celebrities blog!

Confused by what to get that writer in your life this Christmas season that won't break your budget? Here are five budget-friendly gift ideas that your writer will find useful, as well as enjoy.