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Learning to Value My Education: A Love Letter

Posted on May 19, 2010 by TayariJonesMay 19, 2010

Me and My Brilliant Advisees Originally uploaded by kleopatrjones I would like to take this opportunity to thank my MFA students and the citizens of Newark, New Jersey for teaching me the value of my education. I’d always valued what … Continue reading →

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Why I Love My Neighborhood

Posted on December 21, 2009 by TayariJonesDecember 21, 2009

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The New Morrison Novel: In my hot little hands!

Posted on August 26, 2008 by TayariJonesAugust 26, 2008

A couple of days ago I was tootling down Jersey Ave, here in Jersey City, and I stumbled upon the coziest bookstore, Imagine Atrium. I could not believe that I live within 3 blocks of an independent bookstore and didn’t … Continue reading →

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A New Jersey Moment

Posted on October 15, 2007 by TayariJonesOctober 15, 2007

New Jersey residents are required to move our cars from one side of the street to the other each day in order to accommodate the street sweeper. (I have watched the sweeper several times, and I haven’t noticed any difference … Continue reading →

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Jackson & Gonzalez @ Newark

Posted on October 11, 2007 by TayariJonesOctober 11, 2007

Last night, poets Major Jackson and Rigoberto Gonzalzes read as part of the Writers at Newark series. As a faculty member, I was part of the organizing and you know how it is when you are on the committee, you … Continue reading →

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Jersey Journals

Posted on May 14, 2007 by TayariJonesMay 14, 2007

Since I am pulling up stakes from DC, I thought I should probably start a new category for my observations in my new home– New Jersey. I’ll call it “Jersey Journals.” I am writing this from my new apartment. Boxes … Continue reading →

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