Laurie Kolp Poets’ Espresso newsletter Hot and Cold--June--July 2010 Laurie Kolp is a graduate of Texas A&M University and former teacher. She is now a free-lance writer, poet and author. Laurie has a short story published in Christmas Miracles by Cecil Murphy and Marley Gibson. Laurie’s poem “Tar Scars” is featured in Poets for Living Waters “Open Mic” section. Laurie lives in Texas with her husband, three children and two dogs. You can read more of her poetry on her blog, Conversations with Laurie – [http://lkharris-kolp.blogspot.com].