Work in Progress Archives – The Sopris Sun

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Nov. 30, 2022

Work in Progress - Dec. 1, 2022

The late December sun travels through the window a good 20 feet before reaching this manger. The figurines, probably seventy years old , are still expectant. This story never changes. Mary may move closer to the baby one year or a sheep may make its way into the manger. All small changes; well, except for the year GI Joe made his appearance. Photo and text by Nancy McAtavey

December First
Nancy McAtavey
Carbondale

Continued from “The House at #45” on the Nov. 24 Work in Progress page

December 1. This is the day that I have been waiting for. Today, after school Aunt Kitty and I will finish the nativity scene and… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Nov. 23, 2022

Work in Progress - Nov. 24, 2022

These turkeys happily chow down on a few blades of grass alongside Cattle Creek Road, a few days before Thanksgiving. Photo by Jane Bachrach Obviously thankful for not ending up in someone’s oven, they’re having a happy Thanksgiving and we hope you are too!

The House at #45
Nancy McAtavey
Carbondale

I loved the bigness of the house at number 45; the kitchen with its cast iron stove, the dining room where I built forts under the claw foot table, the front parlor with… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Nov. 16, 2022

Work in Progress - Nov. 17, 2022

Photo courtesy of Shelly Bergerhouse Merriam

The Beautiful Sandwich
Shelly Bergerhouse Merriam
February 19, 2021
Glenwood Springs

She could always make
the most beautiful sandwich.
A loving memory
of her Emporia, Kansas college…

Work in Progress - Nov. 9, 2022

Cactus art by Chris Brandt, created at Drawing Club. The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Their next gathering, on Nov. 15 will be in partnership with Seed Peace at Craft Coffeehouse. Artists will be invited to draw the squash that will be auctioned off for the Seed Peace fundraising event on the following Thursday. Courtesy art

Your creativity counts
By Just Jim

It’s on the wall
Down Main Street
Everywhere you look
Creativity abounds

Carbondale, Glenwood
And beyond… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Oct. 26, 2022

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…

Work in Progress - Oct. 20, 2022

Editor Raleigh Burleigh sent the fruits of his musings while traveling in Ireland.

A letter to our editor
By James Steindler

When you’re away,
We stay afloat, it’s true
But, there’s something missing…
Well, it’s just not the same without you

The journey takes you far
Curiosity… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Oct. 12, 2022

Work in Progress - Oct. 13, 2022

Dark Humor
JM Jesse
Glenwood Springs

A murder of crows

An unkindness of ravens

Walk into a bar

The Prayer Shawl
By Nancy McAtavey, Carbondale

My neighbor made my prayer…

Work in Progress - Oct. 5, 2022

Art by Sofie Koski

Dream Time
By Tom Mercer

Dream Induction Technologies Corporation (DITC) had established an incredible record of success since its creation in 2041. The company was founded by Jay Skillton-Adams, the neuroscientist who initially developed and commercialized the dream induction process.

Skillton-Adams introduced… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Sep. 14, 2022

Work in Progress: Sept. 15, 2022

Local artist Wewer Keohane's "Breakfast in Japan #16" (pictured) was selected for exhibition in the Museo Diocesan San Matteo in Rome, Italy. The Arte Borgo Gallery curated the exhibition, which runs through Sept. 17. "I am really honored to have my work included in this ancient Museum," Keohane wrote to The Sopris Sun. Courtesy image

Notes in The Pocket
By Tom Mercer

Zachary Gene Smithson led a solitary sort of life in a very small town in Central Illinois. Zachary was born there, just as his parents had been, and he knew nearly everybody in town by name. That was no major… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Sep. 7, 2022

Work in Progress - Sept. 8, 2022

Photo by Margaret Franz

A Dog’s Prayer
By Margaret Franz
Glenwood Springs

Every day, my beautiful border collie Jack and I slowly walk up Red Mountain for our morning meditation. He smells the bushes and walks, stride for stride with me, as I recite the beautiful poem from Tich Nhat… read more →