Poetry: Bikes
I mean Winter in Michigan could Freeze your hair. In fifth grade I got my bike for Christmas. A Schwinn Stingray, I mean Lime Green Metallic, Chrome high Handlebars with…
Writers’ Conference Hosts Master Classes, Too
The Central Coast Writers' Conference at Cuesta College is offering eight master classes in addition to its main conference registration. Each optional workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon…
Poetry: Hypnos, God of Sleep
Photo by Jp Valery He creeps into my bed, envelops me, erases my worries, and together we dream. But on those nights when he doesn’t show, and I know…
Applications Open for County Poet Laureate
Photo by Nick Fewings Nominations and applications are open for the next Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo County. The position, regarded as the county's most eminent or representative…
Poetry: Figs
Photo by Jametlene Reskp Fig tree, santa higuera, altar to summer’s holy fruit. Soft, sunburnt tears— lágrimas para lo que está pasando. Ancient leather pouches warm to the touch,…
Poetry: Someone Has Been Borrowing Me
Photo by mohadese marvi There seems to be a woman who visits the house at night. She waits until everything is quiet— Teddy asleep, the street emptied of footsteps,…
Poetry: Like Shadows in the Trees
Photo by Lester Hine From a watercolor of the same name by April Daily The deer scratch themselves in a cold winter bare wood the trees all naked and…
New Book by Local Poet Unlocks “Ordinary Wonders”
Blending essays and poetry, local author Carolyn Chilton Casas has released a new book chronicling her transformative journey into energy healing and its ripple effects throughout her life. Unlocking Ordinary…
Poetry: Letter to a Younger Self
Photo by Safa Float back in time, fifty years or so, to a morning when you were just opening your eyes at first light. A suitable number of summers to…
Anthology Includes Poem by Local LWV Member
A poetry anthology recognizing America's 250th birthday with contributions from members of the national League of Women Voters organization features a poem by a Central Coast woman. Democracy's Urgent Call:…