“Slalom,” a participant-observation of navigating the mean aisles of Costco on a Sunday. Written May 03, poem 123 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Chaos in the Checkout," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
Dry Humor
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Estate
“Estate,” a wry observational musing about wading through the lives of the departed elite and a take on 'you can't take it with you.' Written April 27, poem 117 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fool's Gold" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Scrappy
“Scrappy,” an homage to stubborn persistance and amidst no support. Written April 19, poem 109 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Designated Survivor: an old yet tiny azalea busy,: by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Socials
“Socials,” an onion of a reflection on social media, the algo, and our concurrent entrapment and complicity. Written April 14, poem 104 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Strolling and Scrolling," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Marooned
Poem, “Marooned,” written Saturday, April 04, 2026, a reflection on surrendering to life's circumstances and making peace with overly ambitious culinary plans. Poem 094 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Denuded raw pistachios: four hours of labor in a bowl." Photo: Diana Ludwick…
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Joker
“Joker,” a face-off with a snarky teen, written April 03, poem 093 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Joker, an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Day Trip
“Day Trip,” written April 01, poem 091 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Cathedral ceiling, Luray Caverns," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Sound Bath
“Sound Bath,” a dry humor take on my search for a soothing spa experience while paying through the nose for an out of pocket preventative medical appointment. Written March 30, poem 089 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.…
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1A
“1A,” an homage to the right to assemble, and the joy of spring and community, written March 28, poem 087 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Assembled Masses," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Champions
“Champions,” an ode to cake for breakfast, written March 27. Poem 086 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Small Triumph: Coconut Four-Layer Cake," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.