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The events of this day will go down in history. How will we remember them? That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post January 6, 2021 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It has been a bit of a rough year. Some might say, “dumpster fire.” This Typewriter Rodeo poem is a (not-so-fond) farewell. The post Farewell 2020 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s been said many times over that 2020 has been a tough year. This Typewriter Rodeo poem is a reminder to be kind to yourself. The post Softness Surrounding appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread economic impact. Many small businesses have had to close their doors. This Typewriter Rodeo poem remembers one. The post Guacamole Chalupa With Beans, Please appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The ongoing reckoning over racism in the United States inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Perspective appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in almost every part of the country. And even as holidays approach and pandemic fatigue wears on, experts caution it’s best to stay at home as much as possible. So what to do? That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post What To Do, What To Do appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The phrase is a regular part of our vocabulary by now. And though for some it is tempting to break the social distancing bubble, for others, it’s a very welcome health guidance because it fits with their personal tendencies. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Social Distancing appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The weather has changed. The sights and smells of a new season bring with them memories of seasons past. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Fall In Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Risk, isolation, and grief are experiences that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending some time to recognize the small things, even if painful or negative, was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Being Kind To Yourself In COVID Times appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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 -- Podcasts.

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.