Category Archives: Writing

We Are Healing Writers

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

     Most of the people who read this blog would probably identify with being interested in reading and/or writing pieces that have healing qualities. I try to reach as many people through my blog as possible with the healing … Continue reading →

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See Your Name in Print: Haiku Survey

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

Haiku Survey  Charlotte Digregorio is conducting a survey for this blog. Those interested in participating may comment on Robert Spiess’s “Speculation” as follows, from his book “A Year’s Speculations on Haiku,” Modern Haiku, 1995:  “Haiku are written best and appreciated … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss The Limerick Contest!

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

Readers and Followers: Don’t miss out on the Limerick Contest that I’m judging for the Winnetka-Northfield (IL) Public Library District. https://winnetkalibrary.libcal.com/event/9456100 Submit your entry ASAP! Good Luck! Charlotte Digregorio

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Daily Double Haiku: Jan. 22, 2023

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

first pond freeze a water beetle pushes against the ice by Harvey Jenkins (Canada) Honorable Mention Betty Drevniok Contest, 2014 first thaw our spades remove the end of winter by Marion Clarke (Northern Ireland) Frogpond, Summer 2014

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Daily Double Haiku: Jan. 17, 2023

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

coat drive all sizes suit the wind by Roland Packer (Canada) bottle rockets, #34, February 2016   the rest of its life in my hand . . . snowflake by Pat Davis (USA) Akitsu Quarterly, Spring, 2020  

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Set Your Goals!

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

Life is more than just setting goals and achieving in the field you choose to excel in. For example, friends, family, pets, and hobbies give us satisfaction and purpose. However, goals especially help us when we go through rough patches. … Continue reading →

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Daily Haiku: Dec. 25, 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

memory lane . . . tree roots raise the sidewalk by Barrie Levine (USA) Akitsu Quarterly, Spring 2022

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Last Chance This Year: Two Important Books to Help Poets Excel! (Free Holiday Shipping)

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

Dear Readers and Followers: Limited copies are left of my two poetry reference books, Haiku and Senryu: A Simple Guide for All and Ripples of Air: Poems of Healing. Act now, otherwise you’ll have to wait until January when they … Continue reading →

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Daily Haiku: Oct. 19, 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

summer heat licking peanut butter off a knife by Dyana Basist (USA) Mariposa, Autumn/Winter 2021    

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Two Books That Open Doors to Publishing Success

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

Dear Readers and Followers: Limited copies are left of my two poetry reference books, Haiku and Senryu: A Simple Guide for All and Ripples of Air: Poems of Healing. Act now, otherwise you’ll have to wait until January when they … Continue reading →

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