Good Noise By Rosemarie Romeo In memory of Monk Burkmier Editor’s note: Lark Ellen was Monk’s DJ name. Knowing a disc jockey has its advantages. I wish I had more of Lark Ellen’s playlists to stream through the sound system. He had a unique taste in music and his fans loved it. His life […]
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Works in Progress – Oct. 4, 2023
Potato Days 2023 By Just Jim Leaves are falling Potatoes are surfacing It must be that time… For well over a century Carbondale rediscovers its roots Blooming the parade down Main Blossoming potatoes, meat and corn From pits beneath the park This year at 11:15am October 7, sharp Much has changed Away went the fat […]
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Works in Progress – Sept. 21, 2023
Phantom Pitch By Golda Wolfe This is an excerpt from an unpublished novel, Phantom Pitch. This is a work of pure fiction. All Rights Reserved. No use without permission. In the January after the war ended, a young couple went to the little town of Aspen for the somber occasion of their honeymoon. Leonard Davidoff […]
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Works in Progress – Sept. 7, 2023
The Lorax By Diana M Alcantara Carbondale Walking westward down Main Street, much to my surprise … A 10 foot tall Lorax Filled up my eyes! Why was he there, Leaning on a big tree? What message would he share? For you and for me? The message was clear That the Lorax conveyed A new […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 31, 2023
Zucchinipalooza By Deborah Holt Williams Glenwood Springs One zucchini, two zucchini, three zucchini, four. Only one zucchini plant, producing more and more. Five zucchini, six zucchini, seven zucchini, eight. Some to bake and some to grill and some to chop and grate. Some to fry with parmesan, some to add to soup. Some to shred […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 24, 2023
A bear story By Rosemarie Romeo Forty years ago, the summer of 1983 was a very special time. A visit to Aspen, Colorado camping out for the month of August, enjoying nature and time with friends was the plan. Being the “flatlander,” as they called me, was fun. I came from Florida, where caymans and […]
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Works in Progress – Aug. 3, 2023
James Bennas, age 10, drew this depiction of the Titanic while attending the 52nd Annual Mountain Fair. Here’s an artsy photo snapped by Sophi Koski during Moon Hooch’s performance on Friday night.
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Works in Progress – July 27, 2023
Lost at Sea JM Jesse Glenwood Springs Flip-flop incident One seized by a rising tide Now it’s flip flip flip Fair in the air By Just Jim Glenwood Springs The last weekend of July Means one thing around here: Mountain Fair Cool mornings and hot days Misted at the foot of the stage […]
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Works in Progress – July 20, 2023
THE DRESS By Rosemarie Romeo When a girl gets married, her main focus is on her wedding dress. She shops for hours, spends a lot of money to wear it once. Most people think that is foolish, but they do it anyway. When she finds the right dress, she knows immediately, that’s the one. Price […]
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Works in Progress – July 13, 2023
ORANGE By Melissa Sidelinger It’s funny how a color A streak of the rainbow Means so much more To me, because of you. Orange was never my favorite But I find myself wearing it In the hopes that you might Smile, and find me in a crowd.