Kelly Bennett's Blog
March 25, 2026
Poetry Challenge #114-User Error
User Error is such a useful term. At one and the same time it blames and forgives:
“Yes, I did it, but it wasn’t my fault.” Poetry Challenge #114 User Error Think back o...
March 18, 2026
March 11, 2026
Poetry Challenge #112-Bend it like Adolphe . . . Sax that is!
When we were about twelve, my friend Theresa and I closed ourselves in a music room at CSULB (where my mom was working on her...
March 4, 2026
Poetry Challenge #111-One Dark and Stormy . . . Yikes!
Back in my sleep-over camp-out nights, with the campfire crackling and tossing spooky shadows, the wind howling and tree branches scraping on the tent, we used to make ...
February 28, 2026
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February 25, 2026
Poetry Challenge #110-Boston Creme Pie...Oh My!
What’s the deal with Boston Creme Pie anyway? It’s not “pie.” There is no crust involved—flaky, graham, cookie or otherwise. It’s cake. So why call it pie? In the same way Boston Creme Donuts don’t pretend to be something they are not. Why am I harping on Boston Creme Pie, now anyway. Because I have a hankering for something sweet. And…
...February 21, 2026
CHECK . . . CHECKMATE Ray Bradbury
When I was tiny, we’d watch movies at the Drive-in Theatre. We’d go early, while it was still light, to get the best spot. Not too far from the snack bar and bathrooms.
Giant Popcorn, extra butter and salt, a coke for Mom, a thermos of something for Dad, a baggie of home-packed candies for us kids.
My brother and I, in our jammies, loved playing on the playground—with one eye on the cartoons barely visible in the dusk.
...February 19, 2026
Poetry Challenge #109-Dictionary Roulette
I love dictionaries! It’s an excellent way to procrastinate . . . and expand one’s vocab—always a good thing. Best, words lead to ideas…and actions! So grab a dictionary and let’s GO!
...February 11, 2026
Poetry Challenge #108-Where’s Teddy?
“Wait! Where’s my Noy-Noy?”
Where have all the teddys gone?/Long time passing./Where have all the teddys gone/mums...February 4, 2026
Poetry Challenge #107-Baby, You Can Name My Car!
According to a car nickname , if you love your car, it’s normal to give it a name. Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang was named for the sound the car made. The Magic Schoolbus was magic and a schoolbus. Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine was just that.
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