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These poems are written for and read aloud on the Texas Standard radio program. They're topical, typed on an actual typewriter and created by members of the Typewriter Rodeo.



Texas Standard airs Monday through Friday on more than 20 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.

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These poems are written for and read aloud on the Texas Standard radio program. They're topical, typed on an actual typewriter and created by members of the Typewriter Rodeo.



Texas Standard airs Monday through Friday on more than 20 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.

    Is it Friday yet?

    Is it Friday yet?

    This Typewriter Rodeo poem for the Texas Standard gives three perspectives on one nearly universal question — is it Friday yet?

    • 1 min
    Ode to NPR!

    Ode to NPR!

    Texas Standard’s Typewriter Rodeo operates by request — this poem came from a suggestion by a listener identified as @earthweaver, who asked for some verses celebrating NPR.

    • 1 min
    Little Free Libraries

    Little Free Libraries

    You can find Little Free Libraries in front yards, parks, and near community buildings. There are few rules and much to be discovered. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

    • 1 min
    Hospice

    Hospice

    We’ll all have unavoidable goodbyes on Earth. The details may be different but those left living will undoubtedly face big and complex and changing feelings. This Typewriter Rodeo poem offers one experience as an example.

    • 2 min
    How to Go For a Walk

    How to Go For a Walk

    It’s one way to enjoy your neighborhood and maybe work up a little sweat. But do you need a little motivation to go for a walk? This Typewriter Rodeo poem says you can’t do it wrong.

    • 1 min
    Celebrating the Positive

    Celebrating the Positive

    Sometimes the outlook is bleak — or even downright awful. Even in the worst case scenario, some find hope in identifying the good. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Nickname ZZX ,

Pretty

Gritty, witty, and itty bitty!

Yellow Rose97 ,

Love the typewriter

Thanks for the show. I love listening. Keep up the stories on Texas!

dullnig1 ,

Typeing

I love the show and rhymes and Mr. Petrie

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