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Tis the season for a trip to any retailer to make you feel very confused about the actual date on the calendar. Is it really time to buy egg nog already? What happened to that bag of Halloween candy I saw here last week? Are those — little Santas?? That inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post All the Holidays All at Once appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

We’re all experiencing darker evenings after setting the clocks back an hour last weekend – the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Fading Light appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Early voting in the Texas midterm elections is coming to an end and voter turnout so far is down. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. Election Day is Nov. 8. The post Imperfect Song appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Drought has crept back over much of Texas. Now, a burst of rain provides much-needed moisture to a parched land. The challenging, perhaps heartbreaking ebb and flow of this weather pattern was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The Flood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Bath time, teeth brushing, stories, songs. The little one seems all settled — and then — a scream, a call, a cry. What could possibly be the matter? That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post A Toddler’s Nightmares appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The school year is now well underway. Routines are set. If things seem to be moving smoothly, we have teachers to thank. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Overburdened Teachers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The Typewriter Rodeo operates by request. And this request by a Texas Standard listener named Amanda left our poet a lot of room for interpretation. Want to request a poem? Just email texasstandard@kut.org. The post Something About the Fishes of Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The calendar is officially fall but you may not be ready for pumpkin spice just yet. Thanks to modern appliances, summer standouts can still be enjoyed for months to come. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The Joy of Summer Fruit appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The calendar says fall but the temperature gauge does not. Is it August again? That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post August’s Revenge appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The last several weeks brought a bit of much-needed rain to most of Texas. But it hasn’t been enough to offset months of drought. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Low Water appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This poem is about a plant — not a person. But in the wake of the sudden passing of an enormous political and historical figure, it’s easy to see parallels. A cactus was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem — but it’s lasting presence is similar to the seven decade reign of Queen Elizabeth […] The post Giant Cacti appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --...

There’s nothing unusual about long, hot Texas summers — except that this year’s severe drought has made this one feel particularly long and hot. Indeed, we did break some heat records across the state. But, wait, what’s that? Rain? A breeze? That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post It’s Finally Under 100 Degrees appeared first on KUT & KUTX...

Students across Texas are headed back to class. Parents and caretakers are readjusting to the school schedule. Everyone is figuring out how to get enough sleep with the new demands. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Early Morning Haze appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Who needs your help and what does it really mean to lend a hand? Those are the bigger, underlying questions that serve as the backdrop of this seemingly simple Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Turtle Crossing appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The season doesn’t technically change for another month, but the start of the school year starts to make a shift towards fall. It’s been a hot, dry summer in Texas and many are ready to move on. But, before we do, this Typewriter Rodeo poem highlights a few things we’ll miss. The post Ode to Summer appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

John Aielli is one of those people who truly made Austin weird. He was known for his genre-defying show and meandering conversations. Aielli wasn’t just an icon of the music scene but a companion in kitchens and on commutes for decades. He died on Sunday at age 76 and was the inspiration for this Typewriter […] The post Ode to an Austin Icon appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --...

It’s hot. Want to drink something cold? Many Texans turn to snow cones. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Snow Cones appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The grass is so dry, it’s been crunching underfoot. The earth is dusty and cracked. And then — welcome rain. Not the kind we wish away but the kind we wish for more of. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Drought Rain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The news has been heavy for a long time — full of stories of suffering and loss. It’s natural and healthy to want to take a break. But sometimes finding the good can feel difficult. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Good News appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It’s summertime and the travel season has returned with intensity. Flights are packed and lines are long — and delays and cancelations are likely for a multitude of reasons. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Leaving (Maybe) on a Jet Plane appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Some embrace them as the unofficial mascots of Texas cities — looking at you, Austin. But others are put off by their scavenger natures. The grackle inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Grackle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The pandemic changed life as it once was. Many lost jobs. Others began remote work. Everyone took stock of what was most important. Even two years in, we’re not seeing a workforce that’s back to “normal.” That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The Great Resignation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It’s not the biggest thing in the world. It may be the smallest — a misplaced letter, forgotten punctuation, clumsy thumbs. But it can obscure your message, change its meaning entirely, or just make you feel a little silly. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post An Edit Button on Twitter appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

There may not be sufficient words to describe the feelings of horror, grief, and anger over the shooting at an Uvalde elementary school that killed 19 students and two teachers. This Typewriter Rodeo poem honors those lost. The post Uvalde (by way of Encanto) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, three species of bluebirds make their homes in Texas during part of the year. Right now, you’re likely to see those pretty little birds building nests or caring for young. But don’t mix them up with their bigger, angrier cousins. This poem came by request from Texas Standard listener […] The post Nesting Bluebirds appeared first on KUT &...