tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post7992976622757972581..comments2024-03-17T09:08:47.557-04:00Comments on my juicy little universe: All-Billy Birthday Extravaganza!Heidi Mordhorsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-14371965894843385452017-03-04T17:47:37.055-05:002017-03-04T17:47:37.055-05:00Thank you for the Lanyard poem, a real treasure. N...Thank you for the Lanyard poem, a real treasure. Nice to see all the Billy Collins love going around. The 3 year-old reciting that poem is priceless! I'm looking forward to your Golden Spine poem. Maybe I'll try one!Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-23851020067695813702017-03-04T00:29:44.070-05:002017-03-04T00:29:44.070-05:00When I watched one of my fifth graders weaver her ...When I watched one of my fifth graders weaver her pick and green lanyard It took on a whole new meaning. Thank you for celebrating Billy Collins today. He is a marvel.Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-91814650055418905142017-03-03T20:12:48.832-05:002017-03-03T20:12:48.832-05:00Thanks for the Billy Collins celebration and thank...Thanks for the Billy Collins celebration and thanks for hosting. I look foreward the reading the posts. I'm linking up late after being with students at a school today.Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-66452212259216055762017-03-03T11:59:06.399-05:002017-03-03T11:59:06.399-05:00This roundup will be a fine distraction today as I...This roundup will be a fine distraction today as I float (anxiously) on the river of Wait at the hospital. Mom has another surgery later this morning.<br /><br />I composed my poem using lines from Billy's poems. Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-42883180134410500012017-03-03T11:41:35.924-05:002017-03-03T11:41:35.924-05:00Heidi, thanks for hosting and celebrating Billy Co...Heidi, thanks for hosting and celebrating Billy Collins' birthday. I found a delightful read aloud of his poem "Snow Day" to accompany my post. I was astonished by the 3 year old's rendition of the Collins' poem. That was a wonderful addition to your post. Have a great weekend.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-89531961594043284562017-03-03T09:51:46.284-05:002017-03-03T09:51:46.284-05:00Excellent idea, Heidi - and thanks for the heads-u...Excellent idea, Heidi - and thanks for the heads-up and for hosting. This celebration also alerted me to lots of online poems available by BC especially at The Poetry Foundation, so I have some pleasurable poetry-reading ahead. I've posted and linked to a new (to me) poem by him called "Canada." What a timely find on this year of Canada's 150th birthday celebration. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-81293672063389623682017-03-03T09:40:06.921-05:002017-03-03T09:40:06.921-05:00Happy Friday! Thanks for hosting. Hmm, maybe I'...Happy Friday! Thanks for hosting. Hmm, maybe I'll post Billy Collins next week... Remind me!Little Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058463472836988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-36881282764947584122017-03-03T09:13:01.503-05:002017-03-03T09:13:01.503-05:00Oh, this is one of my favorites. Years ago, Mark ...Oh, this is one of my favorites. Years ago, Mark and I got to hear Billy Collins speak together with Paul Simon. It was a dream. Thank you for the party! xxooAmy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-26108559561185483792017-03-03T08:19:22.226-05:002017-03-03T08:19:22.226-05:00Your choice is one of my very favorites. Hey, doe...Your choice is one of my very favorites. Hey, does anybody here know Billy Collins? I hope he sees this extravaganza in his honor!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-35088832677829604872017-03-03T08:07:34.713-05:002017-03-03T08:07:34.713-05:00Thank you, Heidi for the billypads! :) That video ...Thank you, Heidi for the billypads! :) That video always encourages me for memorization. It IS possible.... happy Poetry Friday! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-45963155209570226692017-03-03T07:40:57.904-05:002017-03-03T07:40:57.904-05:00Billypad to Billypad. Ha! I'm sharing a poem...Billypad to Billypad. Ha! I'm sharing a poem I wrote with my Poetry Sisters, so no Billypad at my place, but I hope you'll hop by anyway. I have so many of his poems bookmarked or copied out at home, so I'm with you in spirit!<br />Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225998457253574928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-51984315935527592412017-03-03T06:08:22.267-05:002017-03-03T06:08:22.267-05:00Ack. I must have missed that in doing the rounds l...Ack. I must have missed that in doing the rounds last week. Sorry all, for not playing along. Know that I am all awe-and-melting at that gorgeous video you posted, Heidi. Thank-you! #mademydayagazilliontimesbetterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-26735175354818173572017-03-03T06:01:20.229-05:002017-03-03T06:01:20.229-05:00Michelle and Linda--competing obligations are keep...Michelle and Linda--competing obligations are keeping me from getting started, but I'll try this weekend...Friday morning is Teacher Activist morning at my school, so I'm distracted by printing out the horrifying HB 610 to fire people up!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-46789472014517194552017-03-03T05:59:24.411-05:002017-03-03T05:59:24.411-05:00Just glanced at your post--it's much more than...Just glanced at your post--it's much more than "something about stingrays," Sally! There's room for all creatures here--go see the Billy poem Linda chose, called "The Poems of Others." Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-54697612683141745162017-03-03T05:57:54.263-05:002017-03-03T05:57:54.263-05:00Looking forward to it!Looking forward to it!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-49536222723199068802017-03-03T05:57:08.801-05:002017-03-03T05:57:08.801-05:00There is nothing sad about original ekphrastic poe...There is nothing sad about original ekphrastic poems! And you should probably know that my teaching life is an endless challenge because of my readiness to consider alternatives to the "assigned curriculum." :)Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-3231186354010052272017-03-03T05:29:08.615-05:002017-03-03T05:29:08.615-05:00What a great idea to highlight Billy Collins! I so...What a great idea to highlight Billy Collins! I so enjoy his wry, quirky sense of humor. My family often references his poem, Creatures, as we look for faces in unusual places. Thanks so much for hosting today and for celebrating all things Billy!Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-10297626586909990362017-03-03T04:46:06.763-05:002017-03-03T04:46:06.763-05:00I wondered how often that might happen, Catherine,...I wondered how often that might happen, Catherine, and I don't think you need to worry...some poems are worthy of TWO readings, maybe more!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-66450723337738413072017-03-03T01:07:59.390-05:002017-03-03T01:07:59.390-05:00Well, Heidi, I finished this post at 12:45, then c...Well, Heidi, I finished this post at 12:45, then came over to get your link, only to find that we've chosen the same poem. I'm out of energy tonight, but I'll add another poem tomorrow. Thanks for hosting today!Catherinehttp://readingtothecore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-87865756692155832932017-03-03T00:14:04.544-05:002017-03-03T00:14:04.544-05:00Hi Heidi! I'm in with my poetry sisters today....Hi Heidi! I'm in with my poetry sisters today. This month we wrote to an image selected by Tanita.<br /><br />Thank you for honoring Billy Collins, whom I adore, and for hosting.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-77604825588124312922017-03-02T22:48:30.287-05:002017-03-02T22:48:30.287-05:00Thanks, Heidi, Wonderful pick for your poem. it w...Thanks, Heidi, Wonderful pick for your poem. it will be interesting if you do create that "golden spine". Thanks for hosting!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-50111072000243250322017-03-02T22:38:04.965-05:002017-03-02T22:38:04.965-05:00Hi Heidi, thanks for the endearing lanyard poem by...Hi Heidi, thanks for the endearing lanyard poem by Billy Collins, and for hosting Poetry Friday. I look forward to seeing your "Golden Spine" poem too!<br />michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-49699214045928925202017-03-02T22:18:45.682-05:002017-03-02T22:18:45.682-05:00Oh, what a cutie! I was quite impressed with his r...Oh, what a cutie! I was quite impressed with his recitation. Thanks for showcasing Billy this week and for hosting! Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02968061311611437435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-31121384675745074142017-03-02T22:17:48.591-05:002017-03-02T22:17:48.591-05:00I was going to post that sweet little guy reciting...I was going to post that sweet little guy reciting Litany, too, Heidi! I never get tired of it. I love Lanyard as well. (Is there a Billy Collins poem I don't love?) I decided to go with "Forgetfulness." I can't remember why. :) <br /><br />Thanks for hosting this Billy-fest, Heidi! Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-36205509047822059022017-03-02T22:01:24.235-05:002017-03-02T22:01:24.235-05:00This Billy celebration is such a treat, Heidi! I a...This Billy celebration is such a treat, Heidi! I am going to love reading (and rereading undoubtedly) many of my own favorites, beginning with this one. :) Even though I had a Spotlight interview scheduled for today, I included one of my favorite animated Billy videos at the end of my post. Thanks for hosting, my dear!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.com