Poetry Friday

Poetry Friday: Reflections on SCBWI NYC 2023

 
Our Poetry Friday host for today is Molly at Nix the Comfort Zone. Hop on over there for the complete roundup of posts.
 

SCBWI NYC Winter Conference Reflections

Last weekend, I had the privilege of going to the SCBWI Winter Conference in New York City. I haven’t been to New York since pre-COVID times, and it was a thrill to be back.
 
I walked to Central Park every day.
 
I visited the MoMA.
 
I went to the Morgan Library and Museum.
 
I took some writer friends to my favorite Japanese stationary store.
 
Plus I got to eat great food.
 
 
 
And I went to the conference where I met people in person I only knew online, and I connected with new people.
 
We heard two amazing keynotes–Marla Frazee and Aisha Saaed. Both left me teary and thinking about process, loving the journey, and making personal connections.
 
My focus this week is processing all of the notes I took at the marketing sessions and trying to make a plan going forward for what things I’d like to do.
 
 
 
 

Haiku of the Week

 
 

out of lichen

a wood ear mushroom

listens in

 
Photo Taken: December 17, 2022 at the Clifton Institute
 
Haiku Written: January 18, 2023
 

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What I’m Reading

 
by Lisa See
 
I’m listening to this for my book club right now. I’d love to know what your book club is reading this month!
 

What I’m Noticing

When I got back from New York, the snowdrops were blooming in patches all over the woods. Where we’ve seen nothing but crunchy, crumpled leaves for months, we finally have hints of spring. It was a welcome surprise on my return.

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