MMM- Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Posted on: August 6th, 2014

Notice to Poets/ and others interested – all are welcome

MMM– Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits
Our next MMM get-together is – Thursday, August 14th, at Howard and Marjory Lambert’s house at 6:30 pm.


Lambert’s home is the 5th home as you head down Boulder Street (on platted map and on street sign at the 4-Mile – Lick Skillet – Sunshine intersection).
Proceed 5 houses down. We are the last house on the left, and our name is on the mailbox. It is 190 Boulder Street. Cowbell Construction  is just before our driveway. Parking is on the road and walk up.

For those not familiar with MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits), we have a monthly get-together (usually the first Thursday but can change by request of the host) at the home of one of the group. The idea is two-fold: (1) is that we do some  writing (for 15-20 minutes and this is expected to be a quiet time in order to focus on our writing) in response to a loose stimulus provided by Gold Hill Poet Laureate, John Latham or his stand-in, followed by a non-critical read-around of what has been written. This takes about 45 minutes, followed by short break (to get snacks and drink)  and then: (2) a read-around, involving all people who care to read [for about 6 minutes per person maximum] some of their already-written prose or poetry, or writing by someone else. If, instead of reading, someone offers a song or two, that is welcomed. There is no pressure on people to actively participate. Most attendees do, but some come simply to listen. The host provides some limited drink & snacks, and if attendees care to bring along a modest contribution to the drink or food, that is welcomed, too.Here is a time schedule John would like us to use:
6:30:             John introduces a topic and shares one or two of his poems that stimulate our writing.
7:00:             We share our writing
Approx 7:30:          Short snack break
7:45             Begin a read-around of poetry/writings/music that any have brought to share
approx8:30            Finished sharing and can stay to converse with others

If questions or to let them know you are coming, please call them at 303-546-6638