tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post4320849358139780536..comments2024-03-25T01:44:23.502-04:00Comments on Today's Little Ditty: Spotlight on Bob Raczka + DMC ChallengeMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-44846947426424400722014-11-23T14:26:38.881-05:002014-11-23T14:26:38.881-05:00This book looks wonderful. I love the concept, and...This book looks wonderful. I love the concept, and the illustrations are gorgeous. A keeper!Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312695417155507664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-9212453297011301762014-11-11T09:25:53.827-05:002014-11-11T09:25:53.827-05:00So great to get to know Bob R a bit better here - ...So great to get to know Bob R a bit better here - thanks to you both! I'm a big fan of LEMONADE and can't wait to see WET CEMENT. And, like Irene, I love the idea of Santa as poet....<br /><br />Monster haiku, eh? (stretches out arms, cracks knuckles...)Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-72895343521146222522014-11-09T22:53:53.467-05:002014-11-09T22:53:53.467-05:00I've become quite convinced that there simply ...I've become quite convinced that there simply are no bounds to Bob's originality and creativity.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-49350768402055521702014-11-09T22:52:10.192-05:002014-11-09T22:52:10.192-05:00I'm excited about the one-word concrete poems ...I'm excited about the one-word concrete poems too, Mary Lee. Check out Bob's blog, he's been sharing some wonderful one-word "wordsmithery" as well. Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-74027419974751316182014-11-09T22:48:31.766-05:002014-11-09T22:48:31.766-05:00I think we should invite him to participate in Poe...I think we should invite him to participate in Poetry Friday, don't you think?Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-6601478974405197782014-11-09T22:47:47.426-05:002014-11-09T22:47:47.426-05:00Wonderful, Becky! So great to hear!Wonderful, Becky! So great to hear!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-14910505767541094372014-11-09T22:46:22.136-05:002014-11-09T22:46:22.136-05:00Isn't that spread wonderful? There's a fe...Isn't that spread wonderful? There's a few others I'd love to show you as well, but you'll just have to get your hands on this book, Tabatha!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-37353138079876660542014-11-09T22:44:06.348-05:002014-11-09T22:44:06.348-05:00I loved Guyku and Lemonade too, Ramona. I think it...I loved Guyku and Lemonade too, Ramona. I think it's pretty safe to say you'll love this one as well!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-53846540650582315622014-11-09T22:42:50.203-05:002014-11-09T22:42:50.203-05:00A recent photo? Of monsters? What lurks in your ba...A recent photo? Of monsters? What lurks in your basement??? <br />I'm afraid, Carol. I'm very afraid.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-83272423927596180292014-11-09T22:41:12.450-05:002014-11-09T22:41:12.450-05:00Always one step ahead of the game, Linda. Lucky g...Always one step ahead of the game, Linda. Lucky granddaughters!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-1246418379509319202014-11-09T15:21:45.034-05:002014-11-09T15:21:45.034-05:00Loved this interview and the peek into the poet...Loved this interview and the peek into the poet's life - very fresh and creative, just like Bob's ideas for his poems!Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-67993605430821427972014-11-08T17:21:37.959-05:002014-11-08T17:21:37.959-05:00I JUST read this book today, and I concur -- it...I JUST read this book today, and I concur -- it's a keeper! It's been fun to see what Bob will come up with next. I can't wait for the one-word concrete poems!<br /><br />I'll get busy on some monstrous haiku for the challenge!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-35194281705224043972014-11-08T17:00:01.502-05:002014-11-08T17:00:01.502-05:00I LOVE thinking of Santa as a poet! Thank you, Mic...I LOVE thinking of Santa as a poet! Thank you, Michelle & Bob. Irene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-79352315835549173582014-11-08T10:31:05.855-05:002014-11-08T10:31:05.855-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this, Michelle! I'v...Thanks so much for sharing this, Michelle! I've ordered a copy to use in a December school poetry workshop. The kids are going to love it! I'm also going to share a poem a day with my boys--what a great idea! Wonderful interview, as well! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-73245184161434258012014-11-08T09:22:01.434-05:002014-11-08T09:22:01.434-05:00Love that haiku/image of Santa reading to the rein...Love that haiku/image of Santa reading to the reindeer. It sounds as though Bob found just the right approach to the subject. I like the idea of using the book as an Advent calendar. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-80930166821757533382014-11-07T23:32:54.096-05:002014-11-07T23:32:54.096-05:00Since I love both Guyku and Lemonade, I can't ...Since I love both Guyku and Lemonade, I can't wait to check out Santa Clauses. I enjoyed your interview with Bob. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-25319910342296682402014-11-07T22:16:36.701-05:002014-11-07T22:16:36.701-05:00Bliss in a nutshell or should I say in a post! I a...Bliss in a nutshell or should I say in a post! I am enthralled by your invitations Michelle. As I attempted zenos, I shall try my hand at monster haikus with a recent photo I took. Love the fact that you introduce new challenges and new authors to me. Bob's work is fascinating and would certainly add to my holiday book collection. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-24905050470625743212014-11-07T21:25:32.435-05:002014-11-07T21:25:32.435-05:00I used to have the Mary Oliver quote on my blog, n...I used to have the Mary Oliver quote on my blog, now replaced, but do love it. I have this beautiful book ready for Christmas gift for the granddaughters! It's wonderful! Thanks for the challenge-love the idea. Halloween keeps on! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-32497547889443222732014-11-07T21:24:23.486-05:002014-11-07T21:24:23.486-05:00What a good ghoul you'll be just for joining i...What a good ghoul you'll be just for joining in this month, Bridget. ;)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-80723205164485150842014-11-07T21:12:54.337-05:002014-11-07T21:12:54.337-05:00Yippee! Always delighted to hear more from your st...Yippee! Always delighted to hear more from your student writers, Margaret! I am a bit envious that you and Bob both get to fall asleep to owls, though.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-89566790216990869592014-11-07T21:09:36.854-05:002014-11-07T21:09:36.854-05:00Aw thanks, Jan! I'm glad you were able to take...Aw thanks, Jan! I'm glad you were able to take so much from this interview. :) Thanks also for the smile that came from hearing my writing called "writerly & spritely." Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-3406828346789040042014-11-07T21:03:49.046-05:002014-11-07T21:03:49.046-05:00You heard the man, Catherine, "follow your bl...You heard the man, Catherine, "follow your bliss"! Actually, I'm guessing that's been your mantra for some time now. ;)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-73959297821658371042014-11-07T21:02:05.020-05:002014-11-07T21:02:05.020-05:00Thank you, Michelle, for yet another fabulous inte...Thank you, Michelle, for yet another fabulous interview and ditty challenge! I've already put Bob's book on hold at the library. I can't wait to haiku my favorite ghoul. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-75968534894156352712014-11-07T21:01:46.429-05:002014-11-07T21:01:46.429-05:00Yay! I know you're going to come up with somet...Yay! I know you're going to come up with something terrific, Matt!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-19227467455107945582014-11-07T21:00:03.891-05:002014-11-07T21:00:03.891-05:00Doesn't that book about Presidents sound great...Doesn't that book about Presidents sound great? It's nice that we won't have to wait very long!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.com