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September 9, 2022

Giant Cacti

By: Laura Rice

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 II.


Episodes

March 23, 2018

The Afterlife of Antiques

Antique stores dot the Texas landscape – often taking over old gas stations or restaurants – and filled past the brim with the belongings of yesteryear. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

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March 16, 2018

Tea

When you ask for “tea” when ordering in Texas, people make assumptions about what exactly you mean. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

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March 9, 2018

What If Phones, But Too Much?

When’s the last time you were without your phone? It seems they’re always with us. In fact, maybe you’re reading Typewriter Rodeo on your phone…right now.

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March 2, 2018

The Reality Behind My Social Media Posts

We all have friends who seem to have the perfect life — at least on social media. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

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February 23, 2018

Primaries

It’s primary season here in Texas. The Lone Star State has among the lowest voter turnout rates in the country – so here’s a poem for those of you who are heading to the polls.

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February 16, 2018

Generations

Cliches notwithstanding, not every old person is wise and kind, nor is every young one thoughtless or callow. Personality and brains, or lack of them, often stick around throughout one’s life. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

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February 9, 2018

Olympics

The 2018 Winter Olympics are officially underway in South Korea. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

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February 5, 2018

Survival Of The Weirdest (For My Cats, And Yours)

The feline mind is a mystery, even to those to choose to have cats around. But you have to admit – it’s never dull. That is the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

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