Caroline Manring

Poetry: CERULEANA(2022)/Manual for Extinction(2014). Essays @ NewOhioReview, DenverQuarterly. Weekly humor on Substack. Editing & coaching:

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4 year olds are their own universe… peeing on the rug and licking rainwater off cars one minute and successfully planning family holiday events with food, gifts, and activities the next

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don’t know what age actually is but I do have a favorite liniment

#momlife #runnerlife

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@juliafgreen TERRIFIED & EXHILARATED & CANT WAIT

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I’m going to this retreat! Come along go ahead why not!

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Authors: sheesh I’m glad there are agents and publishers, since I’m a writer and don’t know how to sell this book I wrote
Agents and publishers: so tell me *exactly* how I’m gonna sell this book

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Refreshing to have someone acknowledge that a) looks are built into societal valuation whether we like it or not and b) we’re all works in progress when it comes to how we see, present, and teach ourselves.

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

The key to helping your kids get over beauty anxiety is simple in theory but a constant challenge in practice: care less about your own appearance, @elisewho writes. https://t.co/YzVW77HElC

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@juliafgreen This also works,

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Hey @juliafgreen do you ever feel like this when you’re writing a novel?

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:)

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there’s the thing where you read another writer and thrill/despair bc it’s so good; then there’s this other one I’ve been running into lately: “whoa this sounds like me but in another order/world” and that’s just so cool
#writerlife #5amwritersclub

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Writing a weekly #substack-- does it "take away" from "serious" writing time, or build chops? Jury's out, but so far, two years in, I'm super glad for the weekly imperative to essay. #5amwritersclub #humor #essay #writerlife
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Thank you @KutztownU for having me come read! Your students and faculty have been a delight. And we still have a class visit to go! I love me some #classynerds

#poetry #poetrymonth #5amwritersclub

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― Anne Sexton

[trash jones @jzux]

america: kids can work in factories now

america: if an active shooter comes into their class, kids should just hide in a big metal box

america: lmao why would preschool be free

america: why aren’t people having KIDS ANYMORE

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@juliafgreen Also breaking, just now—- not writing is hard as well. Stay tuned

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Wow, that says it—

[queer lit bot ✒️ @queerlitbot]

I feel I can give you everything without giving myself away, I whispered in your basement bed. If one does one’s solitude right, this is the prize.

Maggie Nelson, The Argonauts

[Frog and Toad Bot @FrogandToadbot]

"Listen Frog," said Toad. "How long have I been asleep?"

"You have been asleep since November," said Frog.

"Well then," said Toad. "A little more sleep will not hurt me. Come back again and wake me up at about half past May. Good night, Frog."

[Emily Mirengoff @EMirengoff]

What is your go-to icebreaker when sitting in awkward silence with people you don't know well?

Mine is, "What's your favorite cheese?" It never fails. And I've discovered so many new cheeses.

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Notes from the Dishwasher Café : ON THE MEND https://t.co/37FzPwM17T