“Dolly,” an ode to Dolly Parton, a founding mother of Americana and a sparkling ambassador for Kindness and Literacy movements, written Tuesday, August 25, 2026 poem 237 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dolly in Malmo," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Swirls,” a snapshot of a girlhood accelerating, written Monday, August 24, 2026 poem 236 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cupcake," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Executive,” a haughty analysis of being Costco Royalty, written Saturday, August 22, 2026 poem 234 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Executive Privileges," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Unpack,” a braggadocious, smug-glorious observation of post-roadtrip unpacking alacrity, written Sunday, August 16, 2026 poem 228 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Let's Unpack This," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Sandbar,” a brief moment of being at the end of the Earth as tides rise on a sandbar at Cousins Island, ME, written Thursday, August 13, 2026 poem 225 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Ends of the Earth on Cousins Island,…
“Land's End,” a note on dining on the rocky ledge of a Maine island, written Sunday, August 09, 2026 poem 221 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Steamed Lobsta," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
R.I.P., Auntie Margie, you would have loved Louboutin.Your grand niece and I shopped Nordstrom today, a favorite haunt of your mother's, we all know.Specifically, Salon Shoes, because I can't stay...
“Homegrown,” an homage to Maui Gold pineapple and to the beloved gifter who knew enough to send sunshine in the mail, written Friday, July 31, 2026 poem 212 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fruitopia," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Sidewalk,” on making peace with a new neighbor, written Thursday, July 23, 2026 poem 204 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo , "Where the Sidewalk Begins," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
“Feast,” and ode to the magical women who keep me whole, written Tuesday, July 21, 2026 poem 202 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Summer Feast," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.