The Teapoetry Tribune

 Writer Admits Angst and Thanks

Teapoetry, 78, a resident of Washington, DC, writer, and a lover of small, seemingly unimportant things, was recently stewing over a topic for her December 1 post. "At times like these, anything and everything seems to be calling out for my attention, said Teapot, who, although undiagnosed, is sure she has ADHD. When quizzed on her topical dilemma, she expounded, "I go out back to the garden, and the sprouted row of kale that I planted late in the season volunteers as a topic. Later in the day, waning daylight catches my fancy, and I think I should write about that." After the formal interview, the poet admitted that the pressure of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday was undoubtedly contributing to her indecision over a writing topic. "I'm having company and can't be writing when they are here visiting. And I really don't want to write about gratitude. That's as overdone this time of year as pumpkin-spiced coffees and everything else under the sun. After days of deliberation and with a list a mile long of post possibilities, the writer revealed a more profound and troubling concern. "It's my readers, she lamented, "I love that they take time out to visit the blog; I just don't want them to be bored." As she was about to leave the interview, she gushed over how much she appreciated the opportunity to write here. "Although I can be all over the place and indecisive, in the end, writing is my way to ground myself and connect with people. I have to admit, I'm very thankful."

Woman Throws Over Darkness for Dinner and a Good Night's Sleep

Teapoetry, 78, a new resident of Washington, DC, occasional deep thinker and blog post writer, toyed with the idea of writing about how dark it gets so early. She shared her personal experience in an interview, saying, "I just can't believe how quickly the day goes. Each year that passes, seasonal darkness seems all the more profound." When encouraged to say more, she hesitated, then posed a question. "Isn't darkness as much a part of life as light? It makes sense to me that there would be a built-in time of the year to drive home that existential truth." When asked if she would write more about this in her post, she replied with a definitive "No," adding that, for her, reflecting on life's darknesses is a personal matter. Instead, she decided to write about what's good to have for dinner. Before the Zoom interview ended, she admitted that dark days used to bother her a lot, but lately she's been okay slowing down, enjoying a home-cooked meal, and even trying to go to bed a little earlier.

Foodie Makes Peace with Multiple Pans

Teapoetry, 78, a resident of Washington, DC, and a longtime food enthusiast, recently decided to surprise her husband by cooking dinner. "We had some nice salmon left over from a few nights ago. It was good, and I didn't want it to go to waste," the poet said. Though she loves to muck around in the kitchen, she admits her husband mostly outshines her. Reportedly, she googled things to go with salmon and was surprised to find so many ideas. "At first I thought I might try a hash with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and potatoes, but then something else caught my eye that was much more appealing," she said. "I love a one-pot recipe, so the idea of dumping together cherry tomatoes and roasting them with feta cheese and other stuff like spinach and mushrooms really sounded good and easy." After reading the recipe more closely, she realized she had to cook the pasta in a separate pan and transfer it to the cheesy concoction. "It turned out delicious and was worth the extra clean-up time," Teapoetry added. "Next time, I'll make sure to add some extra garlic."

Copy Cat Chronicler Caves to Creativity

Teapoetry, 78, a longtime friend of Chairman Joe and fellow writer, recently told reporters that she felt guilty trying to copy him copying Jennifer Mills' style. "I'd never heard of Jennifer Mills before Joe pointed out her weekly publication, Jennifer Mills News. I immediately loved her wry humor and the way she makes the most of life moments that would otherwise be lost forever. When Joe changed his Sunday Squib format to include The Palmville Globe, I was green with envy," the poet confessed. When asked why she eventually decided to emulate both writers, she spoke about Eliot, who normalized the practice of writers stealing. "What can I say?" Teapoetry asked, "I'm inspired and was itching to give it a go." In a later follow-up e-mail, the writer added that CJ has always encouraged her to write and that she hopes he receives her imitations as the sincere admiration she intends them to be.