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The months of limited travel and social gatherings during the pandemic have meant more time at home and, for many, more time in the kitchen. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post COVID Cabin Fever appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

With everything going on in the world, the simplest and yet most miraculous thing is also still happening: new life is joining us. This Typewriter Rodeo poem was requested by a Texas Standard listener. The post New Life appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many families and friends to keep their distance — even at times when a hug is really needed. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Loved Ones appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died September 18. She is remembered as a force in the legal community — staunchly working towards gender equality. She was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many work, go to school, socialize, shop, and so much more. But other things aren’t that different. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post What Hasn’t Changed appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited travel for many. Some have found more time spent at home has encouraged them to look closer at their surroundings. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post These Are The People In Your Neighborhood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

In the age of social distancing, some traditional ways of greeting one another have fallen to the wayside. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The Death Of The Handshake appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The pandemic is isolating in many ways but it is also providing opportunity for a new kind of closeness. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Love Thy Neighbor appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Students are headed back to school. For many, that’s in a virtual way. For almost all, it’s different than last fall. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Poem For A Rising Freshman appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The pandemic and its toll on lives and livelihoods cause many to feel strong negative emotions: fear, anger, stress, depression. Those feelings are valid. But a reminder from a dream version of one iconic Texan might be just what some need in these dark moments. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Willie’s Always Right appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --...

In a period of high unemployment and great risks with some in-person work, being able to connect remotely is a privilege. But it’s not always without its problems. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Work Meetings in the Time of Coronavirus appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The pandemic has left many people spending a lot more time at home. Dogs may have originally been excited about this turn of events — but now some may be ready for a break from their humans. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Dogs And Quarantine appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Some might usually be on a summer trip this time of year, visiting friends or family, or at least taking advantage of summer activities such as going to the community pool. Those options are fewer this year. Instead, many are spending extra time at home. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Cabin Fever appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The everyday looks different for everybody right now. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post We Can Be Heroes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Our poet puts it best — “I can’t breathe” in all of its forms seems to be the theme of 2020. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Deep Breaths appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mandated most Texans wear masks for most activities outside the home. What that mask looks like — is up to you. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Creative Masks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

At the same time as we are being “socially distant” — we are grappling with deeply rooted issues that can be tough to talk about. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Uncomfortable Conversations appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

There’s unrest. There’s fear. There’s frustration. And there’s still a lot of “normal” life that just isn’t happening right now. But what we can do is go outside, maybe take a walk, and share a friendly gesture. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Waving At Neighbors appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The pandemic revealed something interesting about which jobs are really “essential.” It opened a dialogue about priorities and it’s a conversation that’s not over. That was the inspiration for this week’s poem. The post In Praise Of appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Texas Standard listener Sarah Garrett requested a poem about a phoenix rising up and overcoming adversity and hardship. The post Phoenix Times appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Even as full stay-at-home orders begin to lift, this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem is a reminder of what many have been through over the past few months. The post We’re In This Together appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Many Texans are celebrating Ramadan differently this year than in the past. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post A Holy Month In The Time Of Pandemic appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

They say sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Quarantine Love Poem appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It was one of the first signs that life was going to get strange for a while: toilet paper started flying off the shelves. The supply still doesn’t seem particularly stable. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post What To Do If You Run Out Of TP appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Most Texas students are finishing the 2019-2020 school year online — at least as much as possible. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Homeschooling appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .