Author Archives: literarylee

About literarylee

I sling words for a living. Always have, always will. Some have been interesting and fun; most not. These days, I write the fun words early in the morning before the adults are up and make me eat my Cream of Wheat.

Obituaries: Life Affirming, Bite-Sized Bios

Posted on January 24, 2018 by literarylee

I appreciate obituaries.  Reading an essay by Gustav Leonhardt in an Economist magazine a few years ago reminded me that an account of a person’s life, written at the time of his or her death, can be very life-affirming.  I … Continue reading →

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The Story of The Life Literary’s and the Daily Sentence’s Conception and Birth

Posted on January 24, 2018 by literarylee

August 28, 2009 Today I rushed to the Kennedy Center to get stuck there during a rain.  Black clouds sailed into view.  Lightning flashed.  The storm approached rapidly, but I made it ahead of the rain.  Naughty fellow, rushing away from … Continue reading →

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The Idea River

Posted on January 24, 2018 by literarylee

Ideas strike.  Ideas infiltrate.  Ideas emerge. They also flow. Sometimes an idea flows into my brain, entering my awareness like a sweetly meandering river.  I admire the idea for a bit and think, “Wow, that’s great.  I’ll never forget it.”  … Continue reading →

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Thick Day

Posted on July 19, 2017 by literarylee

My my is it soupy out here on the street. Walked only a block and already I’m beat

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The Creator’s Whimsy

Posted on June 15, 2017 by literarylee

I’m sitting here on the subway enjoying watching the colorful and entertaining diversity of people around me: endless shades of color, variations of height, weight, hair, adornment (clothes, jewelry, bag), demeanor, probably religion and world view, and a whole lot more. … Continue reading →

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A Literary Evangelist

Posted on June 14, 2017 by literarylee

Take a look at this article from the June 14 New York Times about the new Poet Laureate of the United States, Tracy K. Smith is the New Poet Laureate, in the June 14, 2017 New York Times. It’s an important yet not-political … Continue reading →

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On the Edge of an Ancient Volcano – Travels in New Zealand

Posted on April 19, 2017 by literarylee

March 19, 2016, Top 10 Holiday Park, Akorora, New Zealand Early morning at the campground in Akaroa, New Zealand, so lovely. First the stars: still myriads visible at 6 am when only a faint glimmer of light in the east … Continue reading →

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Write a Love Poem for Poetry Month

Posted on March 30, 2017 by literarylee

Here’s an essay by Garrison Keillor inviting folks to write a love poem for Poetry Month which is just around the corner in April. Take a look at the article if for no other reason but that it is not about … Continue reading →

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Employee Review in Verse

Posted on March 24, 2017 by literarylee

A fact I have never disclosed in this blog is that I am a U.S. federal government employee. The agency that employs me requires us to produce employee reviews once a year. I think this is pretty standard practice in most businesses … Continue reading →

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Morning Greeting

Posted on March 21, 2017 by literarylee

Hello dearie are you bleary maybe cheery on this happy morn? Coffee brewing eggies chewing hope renewing on a path well-worn? Sun is rising day apprising adventures surprising look! now being born. Washing, dressing, get a blessing, no more messing go with joy … Continue reading →

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