 On a recent visit to Phipps I captured Van Gogh floating on water, or so it seems... Dreamlike, isn't it? And what about that yellow flower? Phipps Conservatory is my favorite place in the world! Six generations of my family have visited the spring and fall flower shows. And I have the pictures to prove it! I am still seeing spots in front of my eyes... I will be posting my photos of Phipps, old and new, over the next few months. I want you to get to know the place, because... Just a few months from now, I will be releasing my first in a series of Haiku Storybooks! Mr. Phipps And His Amazing Glass House, will make his appearance in the fall of 2019. The story is written, the poems are composed, and the illustrations are being illustrated! It's just a matter of time! Sign up now for my weekly blog notifications! Don't miss what's going on with Phipps!!! Hopefully, Susan ;) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life... John 3:16 Is there any news better than that? Sign up for blog post and Life Poems Journal notifications delivered directly to your inbox. Just click on Newsletter at the top of the page! Susan Beth Furst is a Touchstone Award-nominated poet and author. She writes Japanese short-form poetry and especially enjoys writing haibun. Susan has published two haiku collections; souvenir shop: memories of the highland park zoo, buddha baby press, 2018, and road to utopia, Yavanika Press, 2019. Her haibun, 57, appears in Old Song: The Red Moon Anthology of English-Language Haiku, 2017. In the secret garden, was nominated for the Dwarf Stars Award and appears in, The 2019 Dwarf Stars Anthology. You can find her on Instagram @sueshaikus, @susanbethfurst, and www.beautifuldefect.com. Susan lives in Woodbridge, Virginia, with her husband, Herb. Beautiful Defect 
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Susan
7/11/2019 08:19:06 am
Al, Phipps is a wonderful and amazing place. A gift from real estate and steel magnate, Henry Phipps, it was built in 1893 for the people of Pittsburgh to escape the smoky city, and experience the beauty of nature. It was then, and is now, a learning and teaching facility. My great great grandmother walked the same brick paths as my children and I. Soon my children's children will visit the flower show. That is pretty amazing! My forthcoming picture book written for children and adults has a little history and haiku woven into my memories. It will be a great history and poetry resource for teachers and students ;) It's my way of saying Thank You to Mr. Phipps. The Phipps Conservatory is truly some place special!
Nancy Rapp
7/15/2019 02:03:54 pm
I can't wait to read your upcoming book!! Congratulations!!
Susan
7/15/2019 05:53:56 pm
Hi Nancy! Thanks for commenting! The book is written and proofed and well under way! The illustrator is doing her magic! I hope to have some to share soon. I am grateful for your friendship. I can't wait for you to read the book! Leave a Reply. |
AuthorSusan Beth Furst is a poet, author, painter, and photographer. She loves to write haiku and she Loves to tell people about Jesus. Archives
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