I’m creepy internet searching now to see if I can somehow tell her about my poetry and upcoming book, because if anyone believed in my writing, it was her.

About 17.5 years ago, as an adult about to get married, I ran into my 5th grade teacher in a coffee shop near my elementary school. She recognized me as one of her students. As soon as I told her my name, she knew just who I was and told me she still had some of my poems. 🥹

😬😬 Girl, clean that algorithm out! Your brain deserves at least equal parts whimsy alongside whatever we would call 2025 comment sections ❤️

Thanks! I think I just don’t use this as much as I’d like to. I’m betting my lack of interaction has me not showing up to my people (or most people) very well. 😅

Thanks!

Thanks, Lisa! :)

Thanks! I love seeing all the art come together and knowing that kids are reading and learning!

Thanks! 😊 How fun to get to share poetry with kids and with such an intentional and warm publication!

Aw, thanks! ❤️

Here’s the first part of a Santa rap:

Hey yo! I’m Santa! I’m a jolly old elf
I say “Ho Ho Ho” and I cram myself
down the chimneys with the presents
for the little girls and boys!
Yeah I eat all the cookies and
I bring all the toys!

This message is therapist-approved! 😁

I just went ahead and preordered this one! We’ve been watching the series with our tweens weekly, just like my husband did growing up, and I know they’ll all get a kick out of this!

Love this! 🥰

Only if I don’t factor in the amount of time spent 😅