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Making Handmade Books
The video below showcases the fifth handmade book I've made for friends and family. Reasons I enjoy doing this: Fun to pull poems...

Beth Cusack
May 28, 20211 min read


Writing for Mental Health
I find that writing creatively and freely is what gives me a daily outlet to process subconsciously my emotions and thoughts,...

Beth Cusack
Apr 2, 20212 min read


What keeps me writing? Tips that might help you too.
I've discovered what motivates me to write with passion. I enjoy collaborative writing. I take time daily to write poems inspired by the...

Beth Cusack
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Trash Can Treasure. Hope I can thank the artist someday.
My son liberated one of my favorite pieces of wall art from the trash can of his art class. When he saw I loved it, he gave it to me....

Beth Cusack
Feb 14, 20212 min read


A Keyboard-toting Southpaw Asks, “Does cursive handwriting matter anymore?”
Yes, I think reading and writing cursive matters for the past, present, and future. I am a southpaw. Watch the way most lefties hold a...

Beth Cusack
Jan 31, 20212 min read


Breaking the ice with reluctant family members to learn their childhood stories
Today, I'm sharing possible strategies to help you reach those who are reluctant, pained, or seemingly closed to talking about their...

Beth Cusack
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Quarantine Activity: Taking Nature Photos then Writing Poems in Response
I want to share a practice with you that helped me cope and heal this year. I take a walk around my neighborhood, ready to take a picture...

Beth Cusack
Dec 19, 20202 min read


Haikus: Undressed a Bit More
Until today, I enjoyed the comfort of the structure of 5-7-5 lines with a total of 17 syllables. But I'm learning that 5-7-5 and 17...

Beth Cusack
Aug 19, 20201 min read


Dare You to Write about One of Your Family's Unique Traditions
You might immediately jump to holidays. But you don't have to stop there. Think of minutia and the everyday chores or activities too. I...

Beth Cusack
Aug 17, 20201 min read


Hearing the Story of the Ancients
I just created a challenge for myself and thought I'd share it with you. What is the oldest item in your home? Here are some questions...

Beth Cusack
Aug 15, 20201 min read
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