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MMM- Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Posted on: November 4th, 2013

 

MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits)

Hello again all you Misfit Poets. We have another change of dates for MMM.

Hopefully we will all be wanting to go to the Gold Hill School Fall Fiesta on Wednesday, November 13th and that means we will cancel our MMM for that same night.  A tentative date has been set for Thursday, December 5th. More info and verification later.

See you at the Fall Fiesta!!

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, led by Edie Eilender, 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 rough time schedule:
6:30:             John is now in England and we will have an alternative writing stimulus.
By      7:00:             We should be ready to 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 him know you are coming, please call him at 303-459-0108 or Edie at 303-444-0778 or Marie at 303-444-4691