Archive for 'Literature'
St. Valentine’s Day 2010, a Poem by “Corky” Hellyer
Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 by "Corky" Hellyer.
It’s Valentine’s Day 2010,
Where’s the love in the air?
I don’t seem to sense it.
Does anyone care?
The world is troubled,
Economies aren’t robust.
People are worried.
Is there anyone we can trust?
We’re fighting wars in two countries,
Millions are unemployed.
Our portfolios took a hit,
Few are overjoyed.
Congress is nonfunctional,
Their approval rating ten or less.
The executive branch is confused.
“W” gets the blame [...]
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Door County Land Trust’s Big Read Event Features Local Writers, Feb 4
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
Local Door County writers will gather to read passages from their own works interspersed with those of Willa Cather, author of this year’s Big Read selection, My Antonia on Thursday, February 4 in Sister Bay.
From the Door Peninsula to the Nebraska Plains: Passages that Honor our Sense of Place is sponsored by the Door County [...]
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This Week at Door County’s Crossroads: Settlers on the Land, The Big Read on Plant Ecology
Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by Coggin Heeringa.
We have become aware that much the history of the Midwest is the result of flawed understandings of the environment.
Crossroads at Big Creek is a learning preserve focused on science, history and the environment. In many cases, these disciplines are inexorably intertwined. Take the settlement of Wisconsin. In the early 1800s, when European immigrants [...]
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BOOK REVIEW: What Sex is a Republican? – Don’t Let the Feminista Title Fool You!
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Stephen Kastner.
“The political class would have you believe that it is all about ideology – left/right or liberal/conservative – but is it? What if I told you that the political class in both major political parties is only interested in reelection… in a quest for power and control.” – Terri McCormick
There is an ever-increasing divide forming [...]
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Commencing The Big Read Door County 2010: Willa Cather’s “My Ántonia,” Jan 11
Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
Peninsula Players and Door County Library present a month-long series of events beginning January 11. Click for a complete schedule…
The Big Read Door County, now in its third year, has quickly become a cherished Door County tradition. Anticipation of this year’s celebration and exploration of Willa Cather’s remarkable “My Ántonia” is so great that all [...]
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Complete Schedule of The Big Read Door County 2010 Events
Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by Staff Reporter.
Mon, Jan 11, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
The Big Read Door County 2010 Kickoff Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek
Highlights include Miss Door County Katie Sawyer speaking on literacy, Dr. Estella Lauter discussing several compelling themes and unique aspects of the book, an opportunity to learn an authentic American Folk Dance presented by Door County Folk Alliance, [...]
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Gallery 42 Features Door County Creative Writers in “Story Starters” Exhibition
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by Staff Reporter.
Gallery 42 artist and owner, Tim Nyberg hosts an exhibition based on cross-disciplinary creative skills, visual art and creative writing, opening with readings on January 15 at 7 pm.
“Whenever I create a painting, I develop thoughts about what’s appearing on the canvas.” says Nyberg. “Sometimes it’s a story. Sometimes a ‘deep’ philosophical thought. Sometimes the [...]
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Peninsula School of Art Invites Door County Poets and Writers to Participate in ‘Word Meets Art’ Jan 23
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by Staff Reporter.
Poets and writers are invited to read at ‘Word Meets Art’ during the Guenzel Gallery Salon at Peninsula School of Art January 23, 2010.
Readings will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with a short intermission during the middle of the program. Interested poets and writers should contact the School by January 18 to ensure [...]
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UU Emily Dickinson Poetry Series Features Door County Poet Rolf Olson, Jan 13
Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by Staff Reporter.
Rolf Olson presents his original poetry at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County in Ephraim on January 13 at 7 pm.
A boat builder, metal smith, bus driver, and cabinetmaker in Door County for more than 20 years, Rolf Olson is currently resident manager of a local hotel in Egg Harbbor. But, Rolf has also [...]
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Author and Washington Island Ferryman Dick Purinton to Speak at Sister Bay Library at 1 PM Saturday, Dec 5
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Stephen Kastner.
“Dick Purinton has many great stories to tell. Come listen. Enjoy,” says Door County author and publisher Norbert Blei.
For many decades the Washington Island ferry has been crossing through Death’s Door in the gusty, wet and wild days of late November and December. Author, blogger and ferryman, Dick Purinton will talk about his life and [...]
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