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Michael Kleber-Diggs

@mkdordiggsy.bsky.social

Another dude with fancy notions. Poet, essayist, lit critic, arts educator. πŸ“š: WORLDLY THINGS (Milkweed Ed., 2021). Lit agent: Nordlyset; booking agent: Blue Flower Arts. Saint Paul MN

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Lineation Survey This survey is designed to understand writers’ attitudes about and use of lineation. Survey responses are anonymous unless you provide contact information at the end . You are not required to answer a...

Poets and poetry lovers, do you have a few minutes to complete a survey on line breaks? It’s part of a research project led by one of my graduate students. Please feel free to share. Thanks for considering.

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01.03.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They could be generous and loving. Instead they are selfish and hateful.

I assume it isn’t everyone on the team, but where it applies, I see only mean, sad, petty, small, greedy punks.

They were handed impossibly shiny gold, and, the second they got to the locker room, they turned into shit.οΏΌ

23.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to the U.S. men’s hockey team, AND, I’m always amazed by people who grow up with so much privilege and so much support and go on to have so much material wealth and so many resources only to lead small, stingy, selfish lives, callous to the suffering of others.

23.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They could be generous and loving. Instead they are selfish and hateful.

I assume it isn’t everyone on the team, but where it applies, I see only mean, sad, petty, small, greedy punks.

They were handed impossibly shiny gold, and, the second they got to the locker room, they turned into shit.οΏΌ

23.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to the U.S. men’s hockey team, AND, I’m always amazed by people who grow up with so much privilege and so much support and go on to have so much material wealth and so many resources only to lead small, stingy, selfish lives, callous to the suffering of others.

23.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I do indeed! I’m pleased to report that the patient made a full recovery!

21.02.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh hey! Thanks Chris! β™₯️

20.02.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear Canada,

I hope you’re alright. Sorry you lost the hockey game today.

Say, if Minnesota becomes a Canadian province, we (β€œwe”) WE would win gold in hockey forever.

And MN would be done federal occupation.

AND, I would live in a country with universal healthcare!

Let me know, eh?

MKD

19.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What It Should Mean to Be American - Orion Magazine The private and public fight for humanity in the Twin Cities and beyond

For Orion Magazine, I wrote about the American Experiment - what it is and has been and what Minnesota shows us it could and should be. 1000 thanks to Kathleen Yale and Tajja Isen for all the edits and ideas.

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17.02.2026 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you for sharing this!

02.02.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Jonny, I was at an event tonight (I’ll not say where)- Bao Phi, Dobby Gibson, and Jim Moore were there too. This series has a lot of attention here. People are grateful. Thank you for all the work you’re doing to make it go so well.

30.01.2026 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing this!

29.01.2026 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it me? Am I the only one who, you know… if the person in front of me at the ATM leaves their receipt behind… uh… you know… checks on how they’re doing… uh… um… financially…?

23.12.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve seen enough! The Minnesota Wild will win Lord Stanley’s Cup this season!

20.12.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so kind. Thank you. πŸ™

24.11.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not even that mad, but step outside with me right quick.

24.11.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily Performing Arts Podcast Β· Updated Semiweekly Β· Host Maggie Smith is your daily poetry companion. Poetry is one of the greatest tools we have to wield our own attention β€” to consider our own lives and ...

So grateful to have β€œGloria Mundi” featured on The Slowdown podcast this morning. Thank you to the host, Maggie Smith, for seeing the poem fully and reading it beautifully.

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24.11.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, my goodness. Thank you for this. So much. I am well. I hope you are too!

19.11.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a screen on an airplane, on which is written Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico).

A photo of a screen on an airplane, on which is written Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico).

That parenthetical is giving real β€œonce and future” energy. Fool so foolish he thought he could change it forever. They’re placating you, fool. You’re a clown, fool.

19.11.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We hope to see you there!

13.11.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tiny-ass Donald Trump cereal boxes! We got much bigger cereal boxes (way more cereal) under Joe Biden!

10.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with long hair and a beard is drinking a cup of coffee . ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is drinking a cup of coffee .
03.11.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: An artist and his would-be boyfriend are β€˜Minor Black Figures’ Fiction: Booker finalist Brandon Taylor returns with a sensational novel about art, God and modern love.

My most recent review for the Minnesota Star Tribune finds much to admire in MINOR BLACK FIGURES, a worthy addition to Brandon Taylor's exceptional bibliography. If you like it half as much as I did, you'll love it.

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03.11.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shohei Ohtani isn’t real.

28.10.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text that reads β€œWE HAVE ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE (to have enough)!”

Text that reads β€œWE HAVE ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE (to have enough)!”

We really do.

22.10.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry, Seattle. You had a great season.

21.10.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to miss you!

15.10.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support Elinor's Residency at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, organized by Elinor Kleber Diggs Hello friends, family, and friends of friends! My name is… Elinor Kleber Diggs needs your support for Support Elinor's Residency at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park

Our daughter, Elinor, is raising money for an artist’s residency. Money raised will cover: pay for two dancers, travel expenses, and meals and miscellaneous expenses. Please support with a gift or a share if you are so inclined. TY

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06.10.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So wait, I can’t be in the military now because I have a beard!?! 😭😭😭😩😩😩

(I’m also a pleasantly portly gentleman with a interest in things like peace and the Posse Comitatus Act and like not obeying illegal orders, so yeah, it probably wasn’t going to work out anyway)

02.10.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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No offense.

01.10.2025 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0