Posted on: March 8th, 2015

Poets, writers, and listeners. You are invited to:

MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits)

Our next MMM get-together is Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm at Dave and Anita Sturtz’s home. Their home is at the far west end of Pine Street on the left side. If you reach the end house, which is Yeagers, you have gone too far. It is the house just before Yeagers.

 

For those not familiar with MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits), we have a monthly get-together (usually the first Wed or 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 Virginia Schultz or John Latham, 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 we attempt to keep:

6:30:                      Virginia or John introduce a topic and then share poem or poems that help to stimulate our writing.

7:00:                      We share our writing

7:30 (approx)         Short snack break

7:45                       Begin a read-around of poetry/writings/music that any have brought to share

8:30 (approx)         Finished sharing and can stay to converse with others

 

Please call Marie at  303-444-4691 or Anita or Dave at 303-440-3518 if questions.