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The Playlist, Week 7: Write It Out
by Sabrina Benaim Everyone has their own way of dealing with things. This is one thing I know for certain. Some people eat ice cream by the pint. Some barely have an appetite. Some listen to sad songs....
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A Synapsis of Poetry: March 11-17, 2013
Spring forward. That’s what the clocks did this morning. The only thing I’m wondering is — if we had to spring forward, where the heck is spring? Well folks, it’s on its way, while March does its weird...
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A Synapsis of Poetry: March 18-24, 2013
It’s a bright and sunny Sunday morning in Ottawa, where I will be inducted to the VERSeOttawa Hall of Honour later today as part of VerseFest 2013. It’s a strange feeling, to be with people you’ve...
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The Playlist, Week 16: 10 Poets That Are Changing The World
Poets! Today is our day! Happy World Poetry Day everyone! In commemoration of such a lovely day, this week’s Playlist is a top ten. I’ve taken the liberty of filling it with poets who are out there...
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A Synapsis of Poetry: March 25-31, 2013
The first full week of spring brings more sunshine earlier in the day and (hopefully) a thaw in this frigid March weather. I think it’s about time we got some warmth for those buds struggling to make...
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The Playlist, Week 21: Be the May Flower
by Sabrina Benaim Hello there May flowers! So … I’m sorry. I know you guys look forward to every Thursday with almost unbearable anticipation and excitement, for this I am truly apologetic this week’s...
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A Synapsis of Poetry: May 27 to June 2, 2013
Last week I reported in with the weekly synapsis from Regina. Today I’m in Saskatoon, the place where the last Canadian Festival of Spoken Word took place. My Up From The Roots teammate Dwayne Morgan...
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A Synapsis of Poetry: June 10-16, 2013
Well, it was a rainy weekend. But at least Sunday wasn’t terrible, right? However, this has been less than satisfactory weather for the time of year as of late. We can only hope that the temperatures...
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A Synapsis of Poetry: October 7-14, 2013
Toronto spoken word and poetry slam fans will be happy to hear that the pace continues unabated in the local community. There’s quite a fascinating blend coming your way over the next seven days,...
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A Synapsis of Poetry: October 21-27, 2013
The beat goes on in the community as another week flips the calendar on Toronto spoken word and poetry slam. Lots coming up as we continue to roll through an active October, with a big convention, a...
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