At One Time Or Another

April 6, 2015

Laurel Leigh . About Town, Sully the Salamander . Mike Allegra, Naomi Baltuck, SpeakEasy 16

Dear Writers,

When poet maestro Luther Allen asked me to bring a children’s poem to the upcoming SpeakEasy 16 event at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham WA, my first thought was:

“If only I were a poet.”

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And For No Reason Whatsoever…

March 26, 2015

Laurel Leigh . About Town, Sully the Salamander . Mike Allegra, Salamander Doodle, SpeakEasy 16, squeaky wheel says thanks for grease

Dear Writers:

After days of waiting and wondering, check out heylookawriterfellow’s doodle. Isn’t it the most beautiful doodle you’ve ever seen?!!!

Yes, I cried.

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Spooky Dolly Comments on the Allegra Doodle Situation

March 24, 2015

Laurel Leigh . About Town, Sully the Salamander . Children's Poetry, heylookawriterfellow, SpeakEasy 16, Spooky Dolly

Spooky Dolly has been silent for many years. At last, she speaks.

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Gone Crying

March 24, 2015

Laurel Leigh . About Town, Sully the Salamander . Caffeine Gnome Doodle, heylookawriterfellow, Salamander Project

Dear Writers:

This blog will be closed temporarily while its author cries for a few hours takes a few moments to feel sorry for herself and the children of Whatcom County celebrate and congratulate the fortunate winner of the latest Allegra Doodle.

See Jittery, the Winning Doodle at http://www.MikeAllegra.com!

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“My Sister Was the Seemly One,” Says I, In Reply (to Mr. Allegra a.k.a. heylookawriterfellow)

March 22, 2015

Laurel Leigh . About Town, Sully the Salamander . heylookawriterfellow, Mike Allegra, Salamanders, Sarah Gives Thanks

Dear Writers:

I love this picture of my beautiful mom and sis, looking like some glam 1950s socialite and mini me. Two beauties!

No such similar picture exists of Mom and me. That is, no such picture of me looking that darling in a dress exists. My older sister could just pull it off. Continue reading →