Jampa Archives – The Sopris Sun

Locations: Fiction Published Dec. 21, 2022

Work in Progress - Dec. 22, 2022

The Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist solstice celebration combined rituals from the Judeo-Christian and pagan traditions. They honored Chanukah by telling its story, lit a chalice to honor the orbiting of the sun and the planets, cast a circle to honor the indigenous Nuche people and called upon the guardians of the four directions, represented by animal totems. On slips of paper, people wrote down what they want more of in 2023 and what they want to let go of. The papers were placed in a wreath which was ceremoniously burned in the bonfire at the end of the spiral dance where people joined hands and moved in a counterclockwise circle, winding toward its center. The circuits grew ever smaller, just as the days get shorter toward the end of the year. Near the center, at the point that represents the solstice, the dance turned and moved clockwise, bringing people face-to-face. Photo and text by Sue Rollyson

Hello Darkness
By Jampa
Carbondale

It’s that time of year
When darkness drops without dusk
And crushes the light.

The Resourceful Elf
By Tom Mercer
Former Carbondalian

Snuffles the Elf had mixed feelings about the coming Christmas. Santa…

Work in Progress: Oct. 27, 2022

Art by Sofie Koski

Wendy Moore
By Bob Schultz

School servant leader
Director of thespians
Bravo Wendy Moore!

End of the Leaves
By Jampa

Leaves, most fallen down
Follow me in on my shoes
Crunching under foot.

Ahhh…Fall
By…

Letters - Feb. 24, 2022

Redstone to McClure Pass

I am very proud of the work that our public land managers have done to bring this long-desired and much-needed trail and safety project to fruition. The West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway (Highway 133), unites communities, brushes four diverse wilderness areas and is a… read more →