Birds are a constant inspiration for writing poetry. Pairing birdwatching with haiku poetry is so much fun!

Here’s a poem + a writing prompt for happy living during sad times (with a side of snark).

William Stafford’s poem is a great way to start the day.

Revisit the joy of writing letters with a haiku chain letter among friends.

This post describes three ways to live the writing life even if you’re not published.

Starting a small writing project (like a fill-in-the-blank 7-day journal) and actually finishing it feels satisfying right now.

In honor of National Poetry Month, I’ve composed a poem about the joys of waking up early.

If there’s any doubt, I’m the one in the middle holding a red purse. This week’s post is an ode to my favorite childhood accessory.

A little Lorrie Story about going with the flow.