“Gravy,” a Monday appreciation of Sunday gravy, written Monday, September 14, 2026 poem 257 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Trio of Tomatoes, Certified and otherwise," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
Homage
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Corporate - Culinary - Dry Humor - Eating and Drinking - Generational - Homage - Humor - Lineage - Of Cooking - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Short-form Musings
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Ethnographical - Haiku - Homage - Material Culture - Of Place - Poems - Short-form Musings - Travel
Her(oic)
“Her(oic),” a short observation of maternal guardian and art enthusiast with her daughter, against a large Barnett Newman red oil on canvas at the MoMA, NYC, written Tuesday, September 08, 2026 poem 251 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Woman and Girl…
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Roman
“Roman,” an homage and live countdown to the Nancy Grace Roman telescope launch off Cape Canaveral, written Sunday, August 30, 2026 poem 242 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Nancy Grace Roman in Technicolor," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Eating and Drinking - Food Tourism - Generational - Homage - Lineage - Nostalgia - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Travel
Home
“Home,” on memories of place and taste, written Saturday, August 29, 2026 poem 241 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dos Dulces," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Dolly
“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.
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Phenom
“Phenom,” an homage to Ledisi's multi-genre homage to Dinah Washington, at Strathmore Center for the Arts, written Friday, August , 2026 poem 233 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "For Ledisi, For Dinah: Phenoms Through History," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Dry Humor - Faux Lament - Food Tourism - Homage - Humor - Of Place - Poems - Travel - Unserious
Longing
“Longing,” a day dream harkening back to the summer pleasures of a local Maine lobster roll interrupted by the realities of the office day, written Monday, August 17, 2026 poem 229 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Lobster Roll Still Life," by Diana…
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Eating and Drinking - Food Tourism - Homage - Humor - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Short-form Musings - Travel - Unserious
Friteday
“Friteday,” an appreciation for Portland, Maine's unparalleled weather and hot frites, written Friday, August 14, 2026 poem 226 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Waiting on a Flute of Frites," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Generational - Homage - Lineage - Nostalgia - Of Place - Poems - Reminiscing
Leg Warmers
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...
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Eating and Drinking - Generational - Homage - Nostalgia - Of Place - Poems - Reminiscing
Homegrown
“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.