title: Stirred, Not Shaken
author: Christine Beck
description: Christine Beck was named the fifth Poet Laureate of West Hartford in May of 2015. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing degree from Southern Connecticut State University and is the author of <i>Blinding Light</i> (Grayson Books 2013) and <i>Im Dating Myself</i> (Dancing Girl Press 2015). Christine Beck teaches poetry, creative writing and literature at The University of Hartford, Southern Connecticut State University and in private workshops. She is a former president of the Connecticut Poetry Society and currently directs its monthly series at which poets moderate a discussion about a well-known poet. She is also a board member of Riverwood Poetry Series, which presents poetry and panel discussions about social justice issues. More information about her many activities is on her websitewww.ChristineBeck.net.
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  Shaken
  Not
  Stirred
   
   
   
   
  Alyssa Rose Ivy
   
  
   
  Shaken, Not Stirred
  Copyright 2013Alyssa Rose Ivy
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