Maya wants to be sure you know it is National Black Dog Day!

As an NAACP member, I join with the organization in condemning the RTTL community’s proposed expansion to my hometown of Springfield, Mo.

Maya enjoyed her first birthday!

What place did music have in your family home?

Happy International Women’s Day!

“Words I’m no Longer Allowed to Use” by Rebecca Miller. #poolartcenter
What is missing?

“ I Worried,” by Mary Oliver is a poem for today. Her advice: take yourself outside and sing!

Some beauty for the day. #thanksJennifer

Poetry Pillar for this week encourages us to raise children who will speak out for the voiceless!

Poetry continues to inspire me!

Say hello to Camille Camry, “Cami” for short. We were excited to bring her home today.

#PoetryPillar this week features A Decade by Amy Lowell, celebrating long time love.

This delivery brightened my day!

Proud of our Midwest Princess!

How are we celebrating Black History Month, friends?

I am sick about this.

A simple and beautiful poem is featured on #mopoetrypillar this week. I hope you find it inspiring as you pursue your dreams.

Please say Happy Birthday to our five year old boy, Truman! Think he likes the hat?

Follow the leader. #Maya’sfirstsnow

Our Poetry Pillar in the snow.

Beauty in winter.

Always great to interact with you!!

Anyone else reading a Christmas gift today? What book?

Enjoying the Christmas lights almost as much as the bunny sighting.

The great wave woodcut on display at the Nelson-Atkins museum of art in Kansas City.