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About yarnspinnerpress

Story teller, retired journalist, author, folksinger, folklorist, gardener.

Post Spirit Awards

Posted on February 27, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Sunday, and days behind on comments. If I don’t catch up now, I won’t remember it all. Well, first, there were the Spirit Awards. I think the general consensus is if we were going to sit all afternoon in that … Continue reading →

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Two Spirit Awards

Posted on February 27, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Can anybody say Woo Hooo!? … and a great write-up. Read it here from wbur.org. “”Who would’ve thought?” she marvels. “Sixty-seven years old and I’m in a brand-new career, and going to Italy, Austin, Texas, and New York. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Wednesday in LA

Posted on February 24, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Spent yesterday trying to get emails answered, CDs ordered and student assignment posts to work. It was a workday for Robin, and the “New York Posse” of Winter’s Bone folks spent yesterday entertaining young Hannah while mom Debra went on interviews … Continue reading →

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From a woman who lived it

Posted on February 24, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

This review of Winter’s Bone isn’t flattering, but the comment at the end tells a much bigger real story that makes Winter’s Bone even more real. February 16, 2011 – 4:21pm I was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. Watching this … Continue reading →

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A California Monday

Posted on February 23, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Monday in California, and still enthralled by the extraordinary beauty of the place. Went for a drive yesterday in the northern valleys of Ventura county and spent a good hour trying to re-identify what I was looking at, flora-wise. Orchards of oranges, … Continue reading →

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Remember the local Oscar Watch party in West Plains

Posted on February 22, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Sunday, February 27 · 5:00pm – 11 pm Ozark Community Event Center, 1386 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains, MO 417-255-1000 The action starts at 5 PM on February 27, 2011. This event is a fundraiser, with donations split between the local CASA ( court … Continue reading →

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Note to listeners of exotic music

Posted on February 22, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Tedi, Ralph and Rick are to play at the Key Club in West Hollywood, Thursday night.

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