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About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

Watermelon Poem

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Watermelon by ARHuelsenbeck it takes both arms to carry you my green-striped beauty I can’t wait to plunge my long knife into your bright red flesh but first I clear an entire shelf in the fridge because you are best … Continue reading →

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Imposter Grandmother

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Starting with a line from Sylvia by ARHuelsenbeck they stand about in grandmotherly disguise these imposters they have no grandchildren so they acquire others’ by deceit luring them with cookies and other forbidden sweets knitting them scratchy sweaters in colors … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from Thomas Edison

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Wisdom from the mind of the great inventor, Thomas Alva Edison: Opportunity is missed by most people, because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. To … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

More than a year ago, I wrote this poem. It’s encouraging to think that we’re finally getting close to the end of this pandemic. Pandemic Prayer by ARHuelsenbeck Lord, I pray for an end to this pandemic and yet, as … Continue reading →

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In the Meme Time: Where Are You Going?

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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In the Meme Time: Never Too Old

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Kids Making Music

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Back in the day, I was an elementary general music teacher. It gives me great pleasure to see kids having fun making beautiful music. I’ve been bummed out by our long pandemic season. It’s affected my blogging in that I … Continue reading →

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Review of Crazy Brave: A Memoir, by Joy Harjo

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Joy Harjo is the current poet laureate of the United States, the first Native American to hold that position. I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about her. Harjo is almost the same age as me, which … Continue reading →

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Fra Angelico, the Angelic Friar

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Fra Angelico (born Guido di Pietro circa 1395—died February 18, 1455) was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance. His nickname in English-speaking countries, Fra Angelico, means the “Angelic friar,” referring to his devout and humble demeanor.  He earned his reputation primarily … Continue reading →

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The 30-Day Song Challenge

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Thanks to Donna of MyOBT for this idea. She once published a post by the same name which caught my fancy. I chose to do the 30 daily challenges all in one post. A song you like with a color … Continue reading →

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