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- Written by: Ted Kooser
It seems to me that most poems are set in spring or summer, and I was pleased to discover this one by Molly Fisk, a Californian, set in cold midwinter.
Winter Sun
How valuable it is in these short days,
threading through empty maple branches,
the lacy-needled sugar pines.
Its glint off sheets of ice tells the story
of Death’s brightness, her bitter cold.
We can make do with so little, just the hint
of warmth, the slanted light.
The way we stand there, soaking in it,
mittened fingers reaching.
And how carefully we gather what we can
to offer later, in darkness, one body to another.
American Life in Poetry is made possible by The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine. It is also supported by the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Poem copyright ©2010 by Molly Fisk from her most recent book of poetry, The More Difficult Beauty, Hip Pocket Press, 2010. Reprinted by permission of Molly Fisk and the publisher. Introduction copyright ©2011 by The Poetry Foundation. The introduction's author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006. They do not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
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- Written by: Editor
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the banquet hall at the golf course, 16451 Golf Road in Cobb.
Meet the artists, and choose unique, creative holiday gifts from high quality fine art, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, art glass, gourds, whimsical handmade animal towels and “blankie buddies” for kids, and more.
A silent auction will include art items and services donated by the community, and door prizes will be given away every hour.
The Cobb Mountain Artists’ mission is to enrich the community with events where local art and craft designers can mingle with people of all ages who appreciate art. A portion of the proceeds is donated to support local elementary art programs.
All work offered for sale is juried and meets the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship and originality.
For more information, call 707-494-6285 or email
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Performances will take place in the Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Historical Museum in Lower Lake.
The cast is made up of a variety of performers – mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers – as well as a gaggle of children who make up the children's chorus and street urchins.
Scrooge, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as well as the Cratchets and all the favorites who make up this full length drama make this a must see for the entire family.
There will be barrels in the theater for the audience to contribute canned and nonperishable foods and new toys for distribution throughout Lake County.
The performances at the Weaver Auditorium in Lower Lake will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.
Ticket prices are $15 reserved, $12 general, with a $2 discount for students, seniors and Lake County Theater Co. members, and can be purchased at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport, 707-263-5787m and Lower Lake Schoolhouse Historical Museumm 707-995-3565.
For more information call 707-279-2595.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is hosting local artist and Serendipity Boutique owner Diana Liebe, who will present two art workshop classes to learn how to paint on silk.
Class dates and time are Sunday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Liebe will demonstrate the process and each participant will paint and take home a hand-painted silk scarf for themselves or perhaps to give as a gift to someone during the holidays.
The materials fee is $15 for a scarf. Class space is limited to 12 persons each class – sign up now by calling Susan at 707-293-8752 or visiting Lake County Wine Studio.
A former art teacher at both the high school and college levels, Liebe has been very involved in the Lake County Arts community since moving here from Mendocino County seven years ago.
The Wine Studio is located on the corner of First and Main Street in Historic Upper Lake across from the famous Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon & Café. Regular hours for the wine studio are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays.