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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.

Many Texans are out of work right now. Others continue with what’s deemed essential business. And others still are trying to maintain duties that used to be done in an office — but is now being attempted at home. That third category was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post ‘Working’ From Home appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We always knew the roles of doctors and nurses were important. But, in the midst of a pandemic, they are being revealed even more as true heroes. That was the inspiration for this poem. The post Poem For Doctors, Nurses, and Hospital Staff Everywhere appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As COVID-19 has spread around the world, it has led to changes many have begun calling the new normal. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The New Normal appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This Typewriter Rodeo poem was made based on a listener request. Share your ideas on social media or email TexasStandard@KUT.org. The post Poem In My Pocket appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas leads the country in wind energy production — and more wind turbines are popping up across the Lone Star landscape all the time. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Wind Farming appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This poem was made by request. You can share your ideas for the Typewriter Rodeo on social media or by emailing TexasStandard@KUT.org. The post Preservation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.