Pictures & Poems: Woman's poetry receives recognition - Elizabethton Star

Pictures & Poems: Woman's poetry receives recognition Elizabethton Star In the past, she has received recognition for her painting, but she also recently won an award for one of her poems. Photo by Brandon Hicks - Phyllis Grindstaff holds up a copy of her poem, “Granny,” which was written as a recollection of her ...

Byrd, Ransmeier wed during Nov. 12 ceremony - Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

Byrd, Ransmeier wed during Nov. 12 ceremony Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald Two poems from "Now is a Long Time," a poetry collection by the bridegroom's grandfather, Dr. John Christian Ransmeier, were read by Ms. Megan Gilliam Ransmeier. The bride was escorted by her parents. The bride's dress was a vintage inspired mermaid ...

Leonard Cohen Beautiful Loser - Exclaim! (blog)

Leonard Cohen Beautiful Loser Exclaim! (blog) He serves as best man for his friend Steve Sanfield, whom he met on Hydra, at a wedding officiated by Joshu Sasaki Roshi, who will later become Cohen's Zen master. Selected Poems 1956-1968 wins the Governor General's Award for Poetry, which Cohen turns ... and more »

New on DVD | 'Breaking Dawn,' 'Harold & Kumar' - Kansas City Star

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New on DVD | 'Breaking Dawn,' 'Harold & Kumar' Kansas City Star DVD extras: six-part making-of documentary, wedding video, “Jacob's Destiny” featurette, commentary with director Bill Condon, two fast-forward features for scenes with Edward or Jacob. While not as funny as the 2004 original, it's still a modest ... and more »

Smiles in Pathos is a great anthology - The Star

Smiles in Pathos is a great anthology The Star The reader also gets a chance to glimpse the implied cheekiness of the poet and of his poetry in the poem “On Wedding Eve” - a humorous but quite realistic description of two lovers in the throes of foreplay. The persona's anticipation is almost ...