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InSpiritry News
InSpiration, Announcements & Events
TELL YOUR STORY
Real life stories inspire us!
Popular magazines, biographies, websites and documentaries feature the narratives of those who have accomplished amazing things: the athlete who overcomes injury, leader who addresses an injustice, the everday person who changes the world. We all love a hero!
Heroes are not just in books and magazines. Think about how many everday heroes you have known. Friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches and acquaintances who have gone the extra mile for others. Their stories can be inspiring too!
Now consider your own personal struggles and accomplishments. Think about what you have learned along the way. Your life is quite a story!
All of our stories are worth sharing. Give others a lift by telling them!
Your Story Can Change the World!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEXAS POET LAUREATE
The Texas Commission on the Arts has the 2010 Texas Poet Laureate: Denton poet Karla K. Morton. Karla will serve as Texas' poetry ambassador for the next year, and she has already begun her Small Town Texas tour Anne will appear with Karla at Baylor University's House of Poetry on Thursday, March 25. Anne will also welcome Karla to East Texas for the UT Tyler Student Poetry Awards on Tuesday, April 13, an event partially sponsored by InSpiritry.
BORDERLANDS
The newest issue of Borderlands Texas Poetry Review includes Anne's poem, "On the Lake Early," a poetic postcard of a fisherman crossing open water on a foggy day. Her reading of it at the Borderlands release at BookWoman in Austin prompted several audience members to say they were reminded of their fathers and grandfathers. Other poets in this issue of Borderlands are literary friends of Anne's. Congratulations to Borderland editors; the poetry is wonderful!
CUP OF COMFORT FOR A BETTER WORLD -
Stories that Celebrate Those Who Give, Care and Volunteer
 Editor Colleen Sell has released her newest inspirational anthology,
Cup of Comfort for a Better World. This heartwarming collection includes many inspiring narratives including Anne's story, "More Blessed to Give." It is a personal remembrance of Anne's amazing mother's 80th birthday, a day of generosity that turned into a gift for the whole community. The collection is available at bookstores and on line.
CUP OF COMFORT FOR SINGLE MOTHERS
In 2009, Colleen Sell has released Cup of Comfort for Single Mothers. It is dedicated to single mothers and features an essay by Anne McCrady. Based on her relationship with her own "single mother," a widow with five children, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Anne's piece is entitled "Father's Day." The heart-warming collection is available at bookstores and on line.
DOG BLESSINGS 
With John Grogan's memoir Marley and Me now a major motion picture, books about dogs are appearing on best-seller lists. One of those, Dog Blessings - Poems, Prose & Prayers Celebrating Our Relationship with Dogs, is an inspirational anthology for dog lovers from editor June Cotner. Among the many heart-warming stories and poems in the collection is one of Anne McCrady's most poignant poems, "Ceremony at Dawn." Available online and in major bookstores. Buy your own copy in time for Christmas gift giving!
TEXAS POETRY CALENDAR
Dos Gatos Press has announced the release of next year's Texas Poetry Calendar. This annual collection of poems by Texans with an offering for each week of the year is a state-wide favorite. This newest edition includes Anne McCrady's poem "Rain.Texas." -- a vivid description of summer droughts in Texas. The Poetry Calendar makes a great gift for those who love Texas, especially those living in exile in other states! Note: In the eleven years of the Texas Poetry Calendar, Anne has been featured more often than any other poet!
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EVENTS
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY BEALL POETRY FESTIVAL
& HOUSE OF POETRY
Thursday, March 25 - Saturday, March 27, 2010
This year's 16th Annual Beall Poetry Festival at Baylor University in Waco wil feature poets Stanley Plumley, Carol Frost, John Koethe and critic/essayist Charles Altieri. Poet readings and panel discussion will be each day at 3:30 and 7:00 PM.
Associated with the Beall Festival is the House of Poetry, a day for local and regional poets to celebrate poetry. There will be a reading of the House of Poetry anthology, a presentation by 2010 Texas Poetry Laureate Karla K. Morton, lunch and a workshop with Anne McCrady, entitled Poet to Poet: Writing in Conversation.
All Beall Poetry Festival and House of Poetry events are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
Thursday, April 15 - Sunday, April 18, 2010
Held each spring in Austin, the AIPF is the largest non-juried poetry festival in the world. With readings in venues all over Austin, a Friday night performance poetry competition, workshops and featured poets, there is something for everyone. Submit to the festival anthology, Di-verse-city, and plan to attend! A former guest editor of Di-verse-city, Anne McCrady will be one of the 2010 AIPF Invited Poets, and will be offering a workshop as well as a reading during the Austin festival.
POETRY AT ROUNDTOP
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
Begun several years ago and now a favorite of poets from Texas and beyond, this event founded by a group of San Antonio poets including Naomi Shihab Nye is like "paradise for poets." A weekend of communing with Nature, poetry, music and friends. Contact the Festival Institute at Roundtop. The 2010 Featured Poet is former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser.
ART OF PEACE FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Several years ago, the United Nations designated September 21 as International Day of Peace. Around the world, events are held each year to celebrate our progress towards Peace and to encourage Peacework. One of those events will be the 2nd annual Art of Peace Festival. The 2010 festival is planned for Saturday, September 11, 4-8 pm at the Cedarbreak Spiritual Retreat Center in Belton, Texas, the event will feature music, poetry, stories, art, food and festivities. Sponsors include InSpiritry and Altrusa International of Temple, Texas. Plan to enjoy music, poetry and stories as we celebrate the art of living the art of peace!
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