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When we cover the ethics of war in my Ethics class, we always look at how steps toward peace require the mutual recognition of the humanity of those with whom you disagree. The problem with profiteers and/or narcissists fostering war is that neither recognize the humanity of others.

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As someone who was on the receiving end of one of these close readings and personal notes, I can say that their note was the kindest, most supportive rejection I’ve ever gotten. I’ll be submitting to @the-engine-idling.bsky the next time they have a call and you should too. #litsky

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When we cover the ethics of war only Ethics class, we always look at how steps toward peace require the mutual recognition of the humanity of those with whom you disagree. The problem with profiteers and/or narcissists fostering war is that neither recognize the humanity of others.

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A student quoting an interview subject tried hard with MLA citation: My dad said, "Kids today....." (Father) I love this citation so much and I didn't know I could love citations. Students, man, they can really make you feel the feels.

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I just signed my first book contract. It's a chapbook--but that counts, right? Either way, it's exciting and gratifying that someone would make me sign a legal document about my own work. #poetrysky

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A definition poem for #NoKings Day. #poetrysky

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Maybe one of your best possible reads today. In this one, Richardson provides a fairly well-known story about how the USA became a country without a king. Happy No Kings Day!

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Remember when we taught (some of) our history? This casually dismisses the subjugation, oppressions, and destruction of indigenous peoples, but still has key lessons we would do well to remember. I can almost sing along, so clear is this in my memory. Happy No Kings Day! youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q?...

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I was fortunate enough to have work published in Delicate Emissions. My work was treated with care and published both online and in a physical zine in a delightful manner. Jump in; the water is fine.

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I may need to change my reading list for Fall classes.

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I look at my shelf upon shelf of lit theory, comp/rhet pedagogy, political philosophy and think, “None of this relevant anymore.” My dissertation was on democracy, education and resistance. What can we resist when power has no ethical center, no identifiable meaning? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/t...

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When I text myself, my phone reports receiving a text from “Maybe: Michael Hill” The iPhone solves the basic epistemological puzzle: we are only the moment; all identity is mutable. Being and time solved! Whew, now I can return to tapping different colored shapes without worrying about meaning.

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The deadline for The MacGuffin's 30th Annual Poet Hunt Contest is in ten days. The MacGuffin is a great journal published by Schoolcraft College to create and support writing culture on their campus and beyond. Check out the contest, submit, and repost! www.schoolcraft.edu/macguffin/po...

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This looks like the skies being run by a Trump administration FAA.

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My three #poetrycommunity starter packs are almost full. But I still have space in the one below. If you're a #poet with a #poetry collection & you're looking for a publisher, just follow the people in the pack, repost it, then ask me for a place & I'll happily include you #booksky #writingcommunity

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It’s a little known fact that the true job of the disciples was to check work history, residential status and other documentation to make sure people would be eligible to receive miracles. Bartholomew was in charge of checking genitalia. Jesus ran a tight ship. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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I had a student use the word "rembereded" in a journal this week. I'm thinking some combination of remember, embers, and dead. The cadence of the word also calls to mind Scheherazade. All in all, I think the student has created a beautiful word that speaks to mournful memory as related in stories.

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I received two acceptances for my poetry today. One acceptance was a collection of 5 poems for a themed issue. The other was for a chapbook. I'll publicize these more when we get closer to the publication date. You should know right now though that today, Friday, 5/16, is my current favorite Friday.

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At Henry Ford College, the Faculty Senate Chair serves as the emcee of commencement and provides the charge to graduates. So, today, since I’m the chair, I was fortunate enough to get to talk to a whole bunch of excited folk. Oh, and I also got to hang out with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

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This is probably the most key assessment of the new pope's preparation and aptitude for the office:

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End of the semester. A time of unknowns, of completion and/or impending work, of tears and fears. But also a time of creative bursts of energy, joy, fulfillment. All in all, much like the poetry submission game: anxiety mixed with possibility mixed with the intermittent confidence of fragile egos.

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And 6 more papers to go before I sleep, And 6 more papers to go before I sleep. #grading #robertfrost #robertcrumb

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It's the last day of #NationalPoetryMonth. How about an unpublished sort-of-love poem? I'll probably not submit this one--too quirky--but I think it's fun and sometimes poetry should be fun, lest we allow ourselves to just think about the dead or the ravens.

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2 days until the end of #NationalPoetryMonth, 3 days until the end of classes, 9 days before the end of the semester. This feels like the right poem for right now.

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It's still #NationalPoetryMonth, so here's a little poem that Delicate Emissions @delicatezine.bsky.social, a cool journal/zine that publishes pint-sized poems, published in February. Check out the whole zine and maybe buy a copy. sites.google.com/view/delicat...

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Our latest #Slimlines #PoetryAnthology #Glow #CityAtNightPoetry has landed. Get your copy here! amzn.eu/d/a15J9DI

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This poem was published 11 years ago after my daughter left for the Peace Corps. I wouldn't write this now-too wordy and maudlin-but #NationalPoetryMonth is a good time to recognize growth in poetry. This same kid is getting PhDed next week and then leaving for her new job at Eastern Kentucky U.

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I love finding forgotten poems on my work computer. Today, during #NationalPoetryMonth, I found this one. I don't remember if I taught it, wrote about it, or just found it savable, but running into a poem I once knew is better than finding a butterscotch at the bottom of Grandmother's purse.

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I shared this poem as my third post on Bluesky, but since it's #NationalPoetryMonth, now is a good time to share it again. This poem was originally published in the inaugural issue of Dogwood Alchemy. Sometimes it's just good to escape the pressures of today and remember the pressures of childhood.

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Call for Work: Autistic Protest Poetry This call for work seeks poetry by autistic writers that is socially-engaged, politically-charged, and geared toward raising our voices together against oppression and erasure. Deadline: July 1st More details: medium.com/anomalyblog/...

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This is, I imagine, exactly what Jesus sounded like in his first post on social media to his followers after the stone was rolled away and he had reception again. Probably with the hashtag #imbackbitches.

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Easter Bunny Easter and Orthodox Easter fall on the same date today--though usually they are a couple of weeks apart. Here is an unpublished poem for #NationalPoetryMonth about bells that ring on unexpected days.

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$479 today for diabetes meds. $370 last month. We've now met our $4K deductible, though not our $6K max. You can bet our last dollar (next payday is 5/15) that I'm gonna get money worth. All the moles--gone! Nasal passage surgery, sure! Lot-o-therapy! Maybe a heart transplant! Fuck you, Blue Cross.

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In other news, “Man Who Did Not Steer Trolly Feels Vindicated by Lack of Guilt” and “Five People Killed By Trolly Remain Dead.” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

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