Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“HOW THE ROPE TURNS” was first published by The Paper in 1972. It was inspired by a workshop held by a local chapter of the California Federation of Chaparral Poets. The poet was excellent at all jumping rope games. Double Dutch was among her favorites. The rhyming chants that accompanied the activity were another lure for her. “Building Blocks” (where at each rope turn another jumper joined in) and “Hot Peppers” (a game of speed) were versions of jumping rope, as well Double Dutch (using two ropes).

KALEIDOSCOPE –an essay by Kathleen Roxby

“IS THE LETTER “C” REALLY NECESSARY?” continues the author’s discussion of stumbling blocks in the English language.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

‘GAMES OF EITHER/OR” was written recently to accompany “How the Rope Turns” which also appears this week. As a child, the author played both these games with neighborhood children using her home’s wide porch and wide paved entry below as the playing field.