Poet’s Corner: Spring Fling
The days have been so blustery,
and i just can’t take custody of Spring, elusive Spring. So i thought i would just sit myself down in my big back yard and plan myself a fling-a Spring Fling. // poem continues
Poet’s Corner: Chopin for breakfast
Do you hear music some times when you eat a glorious meal? This poem describes that moment.
Book: Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems, More Funny Sh** in the Woods
BOOK REVIEW: If you have any connection with the outdoors – whether you camp in the wildness for a month, or take a one-hour hike with your kids, you will “understand” and be entertained by his wry and witty comments on outdoor adventure.= covers everything from wildlife, to outdoor clothing, to tent etiquette, and simple rules for positive living.
Poet’s Corner: Breeding Tranquility
Poet Martin Soosloff combines the image of the ancient redrock with that of springtime. == “Breeding tranquility – being to being – conveyed via a smile, nod, wave, hello or pet — restorative walking meditation – a colorful brush stroke on winter’s benign beige…”
History books of Boulder County by Jane Valentine Barker
Author Jane Valentine Barker passed away April 2020. This gives her history and a list of her historic books, and description. Incl. homes and famous women.
Fun crafts, winning bear, new children’s librarian (March library report)
March report from the Library (1) new kids librarian (2) winner of Name the Bear contest (3) take-home Craft Kit – March 2021
Art opportunities & fun little projects for Lyons artists
Show your artistic skills! ==Opportunities for artists to paint for pay. ==And for residents to do fun projects. ==Links to grants, and outdoor exhibits, and “meet the artist” links.
Quarantine, 1918 (Poet’s Corner)
There were towns that knew about the flu before it arrived; they had time to imagine the germs on a stranger’s skirts, to see how death could be sealed in an envelope, how a fever could bloom in the evening, and take a life overnight…….
Mailbag: Boulder Library in crisis, Town discusses Library District 2/23
The Boulder Public Library is supported by Boulder’s sales tax revenue, which has been severely impacted by COVID-19 closures. Boulder City Council is meeting and a Library District is being considered to allow steady funding.
A village of libraries, beyond books
Check out the offerings at the three libraries that surround Lyons… Longmont, Boulder and Estes Park. == Going BEYOND BOOKS
Bird-themed bluegrass songs & facts for bird nerds
If you are a “bird nerd,” you will enjoy hearing about this podcast. Includes 50% bird-themed bluegrass songs and 50% bird facts. (photos of 2 endangered Colorado birds)
Large hearts for large public arts, sculpture Mitch Levin
For the past two years, Lyons was graced with two heart sculptures, done by the same artist, Mitch Levin. It was part of the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) public art collection. Meet the Artist.