Reaching for the barre By Addison Carlson St. Stephen Catholic School Carrying my used pointe shoes over my shoulder, I arrive at my new dance studio wearing a ripped leotard and muddy tights. I see a group of girls who are holding dance bags similar to what movie stars would have, containing pockets that fit […]
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Work in Progress – July 7, 2022
Out the back door By Melissa Sidelinger There are moments in your life that change everything; that send you down a path of no return; that draw a line of black ink down the page of your story clearly delineating the life you lived before, and your life after. A chance meeting, a choice, a […]
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Work in Progress – June 30, 2022
A father’s dream fulfilled By Bryan Whiting Glenwood Springs “Your gear is already in your tent. You’ve got 15 minutes to grab your fly rods and get wadered up. We’re going fishing for silvers.” That’s all it took. With those magic words from Jeff, our guide, my sons, Eric (16) and Jason (14), were at […]
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Work in Progress – June 23, 2022
The King of Panda Peak By Nancy McAtavey “Honey, I’m home,” she called from the back door. “What have you been… oh, snap! You’ve got your ski boots on.” She set the shopping bag on the counter and reached for her cell phone. “I have to get a picture of this, send it to everyone.” […]
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Work in Progress – June 16, 2022
Jus’Another Day By Carolyn Hall She rolled the cigarette ‘round her lip As she shot the eight ball in. Set down her stick and strolled away Said, “Thanks – men!” Plopped her ass up on the stool Flipped the ashes to the floor. Ordered up another round For the three of them, or four. Said […]
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Work in Progress – June 2, 2022
A furry surprise By Gianna Zambrano Saint Stephens Catholic School It all started in a small house in California. Two girls lived in this house, Arya and Maise. They were very excited because today was the day they got to stay home by themselves for the first time! Their parents had to leave for a […]
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Work in Progress – May 26, 2022
Kwait By Leonardo Occhipinti Kwait is a farmer that lives on the outskirts of the great city with his cat, Singapur. He dedicates his life to agriculture. Today he went out early with his pouch filled with seeds. He sows, then waters and waits for the fruits granted by Mother Earth. Little well, seed, water […]
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Work in Progress: May 19, 2022
Bunky Cat By Sheila Markowitz Glenwood Springs “Who’s that?” I asked as I passed by a very large black and white cat looking straight at me from inside a cage at the Midvalley Animal Shelter. I was there looking for a female kitten to adopt, but this cat caught my eye. I stopped to take […]
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Work in Progress: May 12, 2022
The Day of the Troubadours By Kitty Riley A band of troubadours came into town Traveling from far beyond Their instruments with them all around And stories to pass on. The day was hot and the sky was blue Weary were they from the roads I offered them shade and a drink to cool And […]
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Work in Progress: April 21, 2022
The Sopris Sun introduces the Work in Progress section which serves to highlight the ample creativity among the local community. Submissions are swept with an exceptionally light edit to preserve the creators intended voice and style. The Story-Teller and his Dog By Tom Mercer My Uncle Carl was a story-teller. Carl lived in a small […]