Lorrie’s Blog
Power Lines Poetry
A connected series of haiku inspired by the power lines in my backyard.
What’s Your Favorite Story About Reading?
In addition to asking each other what we’re reading, we should also ask: What’s your favorite story about reading?
Bird + Haiku = Birdku
Birds are a constant inspiration for writing poetry. Pairing birdwatching with haiku poetry is so much fun!
Birdwatching Helps Your Writing Soar
Birdwatching is a great way to become a person who writes.
Student Writers are Teachers Too!
Students are often the best teachers in the room. Here, Alina, shares her own writing and advice that will help writers of all ages.
Faux Pas With a Famous Poet
A story about the night I made a rookie English teacher mistake.
Anatomy of Lorrie's 2024 Haiku
Here’s the story of my 2024 haiku—three little lines that will guide me through the year.
Favorite Reading & Writing Tips, Tools, & Hacks
Here is a list of routines, hacks, products, and places that nurture and support the reading and writing life.