I'm finally warmin up to this BLOG BUSINESS!! - Matt Caliri's Blog

They need to make a button on the keyboard that somehow reverses the size of your letters (proof I look at the keypad and not the screen when I type) when erroneously typing in high caps...instead of deleting the entire first sentence and re-writing it in small caps...like I just did, just now, though I haven't re-written anything yet, I'm simply explaining what has just occured, and it's taken me a gigantuan paragraph to do so... Maybe this is why I've been so tentative in tackling the great blog...mine turns out at aa a blogvel (blog-novel). Anyway, this should've been my opening sentence: I would like to use my first blog entry to thank all of you who have commented on my poems over the last few years I've been on this amazing outlet of a site, specifically for your warm-hearted responses, generous praise and the remarkable expression of connections made, through the channel of poetry, y'alls and mine...s... Reading your profiles, and photos; it's awe-inspiring, the depth and experience and worldly wisdom coming from all corners of the soup bowl (yes, THIS bowl has corners)...the enormity of life experience saturated into the lines here make me feel like a small doe in the woods...learning how to step appropriately through the branchy vines of the forest floor. God Bless you all!!! -matt

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/23/2010 12:17:00 PM Matt, did they give you a tool bar? I do not have one, but apparently, many bloggers got one. And even if I ever get mine, I still am not sure I will even know how to use it. GRRRR. I will have to review some of your poems. I am sure I have read some already, but to renew my knowledge of how you write, etc. Great picture and concise bio (wish I knew how to be that terse with mine) Andrea Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 2/23/2010 7:47:00 AM Hello Matt! Your talent shines in your blog, as well as your fantastic poetry! An enjoyable blog here...like Ruben says, it has an orginality of it's own. Your contests too, always catch my eye with their orginal subjects. Not always the easiest to write for, but you seem to come up with brand new ideas and unusual and challenges. You like to keep us on our toes!! I admire the work you do, Matt... So nice to hear from you! :) Carrie Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 2/23/2010 6:16:00 AM Welcome to Blog Land Matt.. its a neat way to communicate ... u live in my dream state of Hawaii.. eventually I want to move there... I am a "beach baby" and Summer girl so the lovely scenery and atmosphere must be truly awesome.. I have enjoyed entering all your contests.. the Spaceship one was the best ..my poem won a top spot so let me say thankxxx again... u give us challenging contests to spark our creative juices... enjoy your day.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup. Login to Reply

Iolanda Scripca Date: 2/23/2010 1:02:00 AM Hi Matt. It's great you teach special needs kids. It takes a lot of know how and patience. I used to teach, here, in California, including Special Ed. sometimes. Last year we've spent our vacation in Maui. Beautiful island. I am looking forward to exploring the other islands. Nice to meet you. Iolanda Login to Reply

John Heck Date: 2/23/2010 12:44:00 AM Hey Matt, You're doin' fine. Matt, I enjoy writing a poem but - when it comes to typing a BLOG...I sorta choke! LOL! Everyone at PSoup appreciates your brilliant writings and challenging sponsored contests. Let's face it! You're a COOL Dude, dude! BTW - saw ur videos...SCOOBY DOO~! FUNNY! You're a semi-good dancer. Just practice-up on your "BOX-STEPS" LOL! Hey PSOUP kids, Matt is a one-of-a kind-talented GUY! Director, writer, poet, musician (piano)....gifted...truly gifted. Pay attention to this man...he's extremely talented. Peace always, John Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/22/2010 11:09:00 PM Welcome to the Soup Blogs, Matt. I must say I really admire the work you do with special needs children. And living in Hawaii has to be wonderful! Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply