La Ligua By Raleigh Burleigh Currently in South America A small city sits nestled in the fertile hills of Central Chile beneath the watchful presence of Cerro Pulmahue. On any given weekday, the streets bustle with commercial activity. Spanish settlers were first attracted to this place by gold found within the hill. Before they arrived, […]
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Works in Progress – Nov. 2, 2023
A peace march in Florence By Illene Pevec Carbondale I participated in a candlelight peace march on Monday, Oct. 23 in Florence, Italy. The Catholic priest at San Miniato, a church built in 1018 on one of the highest hills in Florence, organized the march in collaboration with a Rabbi, an Imam, Florence’s mayor and […]
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Works in Progress – Oct. 26, 2023
‘Ghost of Cattle Creek’ Shoutout The Quint family was the first to inform The Sopris Sun of their sighting of the Ghost of Cattle Creek, featured as a contest on last week’s Works in Progress page. Congratulations, Quints, and thank you for participating — and sharing another photo. Have a happy Halloween! As the moon […]
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Works in Progress – Oct. 19, 2023
Autumn Haiku Photo and poem by Deborah Williams October sedum, Shyly silent all summer, Blushes into bloom. Falling By Jampa Carbondale At first I think it is a small yellow bird twirling. Then hitting the ground, I see it is a lowly leaf finding its own grave.
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Works in Progress – Oct. 12, 2023
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Phantom Pitch By Golda Wolfe This is an excerpt from an unpublished novel, Phantom Pitch.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. 14, 2023
WALK By Melissa Sidelinger Walk beside me Through these woods Down forest paths By rivers and roads. These trails are where My mind finds peace So take my hand And walk with me.
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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 […]