December doings

Once again, it is December. At the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, the musical Annie was held last weekend, and there really aren’t a lot of special events scheduled for December.

The library book club will meet Tuesday, December 11, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is Still Life with Bread Crumbs, which tells the story of a formerly world-famous photographer who moves to a small country cabin and bonds with a local man. Everyone is invited to bring some holiday treats to share.

Writers’ group will not be meeting in December, but I decided to share the poem I wrote for our November meeting.

 

Why Am I Surprised Every Time I Look Out the Window?

I look out the window and what do I see? 

A white winter landscape – how can that be?
November’s not over; it still should be fall.
I really don’t like this – no, not at all.

 I step out the door and am hit with a blast

Of nasty cold wind. The summer is past.
The streets and sidewalks are now both so icy
That walking upon them is so very dicey.

 And don’t get me started on what I must wear –

We should cover up when out in the air.
Warm scarves and mittens, boots, hats and coats –
Whatever you do, you must cover your throat.

 But I must say, the snow really is pretty,

It’s dazzling white and not yet so gritty. 
A few more days and it is December
And after winter comes spring, you remember. 

 Looking ahead to January, there will be writers’ group, so if you’re interested in joining us, you can start thinking about what you want to write. (It doesn’t have to be poetry.)

                Also in January, the Sorenson Gallery will feature the work of several area metal artists – metal sculpture, forged iron and more.

                If you are interested in serving on the FCLAA board of directors, now’s your chance. Contact Bonnie Stewart at 435-6119 if you are interested.

                The library will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas. It will close at 5 on New Year’s Eve and will be closed New Year’s Day.