On this episode I'm joined by two incredible friends as we discuss video games and cars! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

To celebrate national music month Brenna from Rose colored books is joining me to share some of her favorite music related answers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today's episode is updates about the poetry marathon I just hosted and the upcoming community events I'll be hosting! If you're listening to this you're invited to join us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Just a short hello and we're back! Happy new year and I'll see you all again very very soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today Nico returns to chat Christmas, gifts, and goodwill! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

So today Brenna from Rose colored books joins me once again and we are discussing pastries, movies, books and music in all our random and silly questions. But now we have to get you guys to weigh in - are s'mores summer or winter????? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today I'm joined by Ash Raymond James and we're talking Christmas TV and colors! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today I'm joined by Brenna from Rose colored books and we're talking about her brand new Fabel book club!!!! Join here: Follow her on Instagram: And to join my book club: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

On today's episode of the podcast we explored the poems "Thanksgiving" by Edgar Albert guest, "yam" by Bruce Guernsey "perhaps the world ends" by Joy Harjo and finally a very lengthy and incredible piece "catalogue of unabashed gratitude" by Ross Gay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Kit Brannish joins me for their first ever episode on the podcast and I am so excited because random questions are just a part of our friendship. Also this is artichoke edition, what do artichokes mean to you? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

These are all things I either didn't mention yesterday or didn't explain well enough by my standards! But tomorrow we'll be back with the real content and I'm so excited for our random questions segment to return!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today's episode exploded where I've been and what I've been working on in the meantime. There are two brand new poems featured and some updates on cool things happening and where you can find more information on the less cool happenings too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today is the very first day of NaNoWriMo 2023 - and this episode is just an introduction to what that means, how to join and what I'm working on this year as well! Most years I'm a traditional writer - in some respect but this year I'm a rebel taking on a handful of smaller projects rather than one full-sized novel! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today I'm joined by my friend Nico to discuss all things Halloween and travel!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today we are really just going back to the basics and getting an idea of what self-care can mean or look like while still embracing the wonder and magic of customizing it to our own needs. Also self care can be a full blown thing - but it can also be a series of little moments throughout a day or week that add up to be just as refreshing. Today's recipe: figgy grilled cheese --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Today we are talking about how inspiration truly is everywhere and how to embrace that in our creativity. There's also a section of this conversation where you are encouraged to create from two different perspectives. Happy creating as we head into the weekend! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

If you're like me and you're getting geared up for NaNoWriMo (National novel writing month in November) you're also participating in some version of prep-tober! Here's a general overview and how I modify the process for poetry! Tune in to the very end for a list of communities and resources!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

This is a recap of the 2023 Official Poetry Marathon process and poems from my perspective. We will be doing a sincerelybluejay version of this to ring in the new year and I can't wait to tell you more about that as time goes on. There's some poems, some fun moments, and some about the process talk too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

This episode is an introduction to the MilWordY challenge and this month's prompt list. It's great to be back - I hope you're well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Recap, housekeeping, beginning again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Frogger, NES, and Laura Croft all wish you a very happy National Trivia Day as Zach and I test our knowledge about both video game history and characters. This episode was a blast to create, but I promise you, no Pineapples, Kings, or Zachs were harmed in the making of this one. Happy National Trivia Day everyone and thanks for joining me for yet another Wednesday episode of Random Questions. For future episodes in this mini-series consider subscribing to the podcast for $0.99 a month - to...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast is all about variety and reminding ourselves and each other that there are so many amazing creators out there. And sometimes we do not resonate with a piece in the beginning - or at all even - but that doesn't mean that the creator isn't amazingly talented or that the poem is worthless. So listen with an open mind and also explore artistry in this new and full and wonderous year with an open mind as well.  To check out Gabbacado's Soul Fed...

Monday Muse is what I've been calling the workshop series featured in my Substack Newsletter the Hummingbird Lounge! And as of today - I've decided that they will also be available here on the Learning to Fly podcast for anyone who prefers to learn through audible style lectures and narratives. I sincerely hope you'll enjoy today's workshop featuring three incredible poems and a slow introduction to poetry in the new year!  If you'd like to read along or sign up for future Hummingbird...

That's right, folks, this year I want to try something new on the podcast and within the SincerelyBlueJay community - a book club! With a book a month! And January's book is the Starless Sea by Erin Morganstern. Currently I am re-listening to the full cast audiobook on Audible and rereading and reannotating my physical thrift store copy. Though, I do have an autographed hard cover copy - and as I said in the episode if anyone can get a copy of the UK gold hard cover for me - I'd love you...