Changes. I spent yesterday taking down the book-wallpaper I put up at the 'first' Gertrude's. It was bitter sweet. I can't believe that it's nearly been one year since I opened Gertrude's Writing Room...and I'm in a new space and working through all that comes with BIG CHANGE. I remember how elated I was when… Continue reading Changes. And Little Fish.
Category: Events
Moving Day & More!
Hello friends! It's been over a month since my last post. Golly - that's way too long of a break! I promise that the reasons are legit! Big news first: We're moving! That's right, Gertrude's Writing Room has a new home and we're moving in this weekend! I'm over-the-moon with excitement and pre-moving day jitters.… Continue reading Moving Day & More!
WINDSOR POETRY SLAM & MOUTHPIECE STORYTELLING EVENTS!
Tomorrow evening I will be the featured poet at the Windsor Poetry Slam! I'm so happy and grateful to be a part of Windsor's amazing slam poets! Please join us! There's an open mic and then some fierce poetry competition! See you at 8pm! And, I know it's been quite some time since Mouth Piece… Continue reading WINDSOR POETRY SLAM & MOUTHPIECE STORYTELLING EVENTS!
Keepin’ It Real
Hi everyone! It's the middle of March Break...and we've managed to do a little 'breaking' so far. Last night the fam and I did a small stay-cation at a downtown hotel with a pool so the kids could get a swim or two in and we could sleep in big, clean beds without two giant… Continue reading Keepin’ It Real
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