#Laurie Kuntz

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And the winner is...

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Sparks of Calliope is pleased to announce its 2024 nomination of “My Father Remembers” by Laurie Kuntz has been selected for inclusion in Pushcart Prize XLIX (2025 edition). Congratulations, Laurie! Read “My Father Remembers” in Sparks of Calliope here. In accordance with the contract provided by Pushcart Press, Sparks of Calliope and Ms. Laurie Kuntz will receive a copy of this edition of…

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Flash Flood

Between the Picasso and the pans, warm clothes or love letters written when weather did not point its threatened finger, what would I take? All that can be carried by hand, or kept in a jean pocket. In various keys your harmonicas strewn on the dresser are in perfect pitch. In disasters of heart, is there such a thing as basic survival? In this flash flood of fury, I hear the bending notes of the…

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Forkful / Laurie Kuntz

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Laurie Kuntz has published two poetry collections (The Moon Over My Mother’s House, Finishing Line Press and Somewhere in the Telling, Mellen Press), and three chapbooks (Talking Me Off The Roof, Kelsay Books, Simple Gestures, Texas Review Press and Women at the Onsen, Blue Light Press).

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Wolf showing Brian his self built Red Special guitar when Queen played in Berlin at the Deutschlandhalle - 1984

Jason Bonham, son of John Bonham is at the first photo. Brian is changing the batteries of his camera as he wanted to take some pictures of Wolf’s guitar.

The last one shows them on stage after the soundcheck, behind them the round of the venue. It was probably taken by Jason Bonham (drummer of support act Airrace) or Brian “Jobby” Zellis, Brian’s roadie. On the right, you see Laurie Mansworth, guitarist with Airrace.

Credits to Wolf-Dieter Kuntze, the last one is from Laurie Mansworth’s collection. Don’t repost without credits!

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23 au 29 mai 2022

Monday through Wednesday was hectic. Monday morning the masons arrived and started working on the collapsing stone wall supporting the walkway. I found two Pistachia dug up and placed in my Gator. Why doesn’t anyone have conversations ? I then noticed that they covered another area the same size again that I had removed plants on Friday. They were going to squash them all under plastic. I said I would remove them and that all they need to do is ask. I also told them each plant costs 10€. I moved around another 40 plants. In the evening was a nice gathering at Denis and André’s for an early birthday dinner for André.

Tuesday I managed to lightly trim all the Pistachia in the prairie and lightly thin the Reseda lutea. I showed Thomas where the taps are and hopefully he’ll be watering for me while I’m away. It rained a little and we had lots of lighting and thunder Tuesday evening. I had a nice chat with Jody. The Iberis sempervirens I ordered finally arrived; they are tiny. I’m glad I went out Monday to purchase some nice big Limonium perezii for a pot that Laurie has been asking me to change for a few weeks.

I also bought a Convolvulus sabatius for another pot on the patio in dappled shade.

Wednesday I had to have a Covid test in the morning. Then I had my hair cut in the early afternoon then had an adjustment and a massage. Most of the Champagne flutes I bought from Ikea arrived, one box short. I’m going to see if things sort themselves out on this, I’m out of time.

Thursday very early I started my journey to LA for the first time in almost three years. British Airways, Economy Plus, via Heathrow, to LAX. Thankfully I’m still Silver so I can use the lounge during my layover. I was able to stop by Fortnum and Mason to buy a few gifts for Kerry and Sheryl, Yeah!

Friday the last box of Champagne flutes was delivered; I’m wondering where they are sitting. Sadly, Thomas’ mum died, I didn’t even know she was ill. Janet, Stacy and Piper arrived from Wisconsin. We enjoyed a good day of catching up. Saturday Kerry, Mike and Matthew drove down; Jeffrey was working at REI. Eric, Sofia, Heather, Kent and Megan all arrived around noon. Dianne and Ken hosted a really nice mini family gathering all afternoon. Janet and Heather had never met. That evening the Reilings took me back to San Gabriel.

Sunday Eric, Heather et al. met Kerry and me at Mt. Lowe Brewery, then they came over to Dad’s house for a barbecue in the evening. It was really nice to spend time with them. Heather and I have a bit of a bond. I hope we stay in touch now.

Plant of the week

Campanulaceae Campanula rapunculus L.

common name(s) - rampion bellflower, rampion, rover bellflower, rapunzel; français : campanule des haies; Deutsch : Rapunzel-Glockenblume; italiano : campanula commestibile, raponzolo infraspecific(s) - Campanula rapunculus subsp. lambertiana (A.DC.) Rech.f. synonym(s) - Campanula calycina Boeber ex Schult.; C. castellana Pau; C. coarctata Gilib.; C. decurrens Thore; C. elatior Link & Hoffmanns.; C. esculenta Salisb.; C. fastigiata S.G.Gmel.; C. glandulosa Banks ex A.DC.; C. patula var. rapunculus (L.) Kuntze; C. rapuncula St.-Lag.; C. rapunculus f. hirsutissima Faure; C. r. subsp. rapunculus; C. r. subsp. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) Nyman; C. r. subsp. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) P. Silva; C. r. var. bracteosa Willk.; C. r. var. calycina (Boeber ex Schult.) A.DC.; C. r. var. cymosospicata Willk.; C. r. var. hirsuta Schur; C. r. var. hirta Murr; C. r. var. micrantha Beyer; C. r. var. racemosopaniculata Willk.; C. r. var. reclinata Griseb.; C. r. var. strigulosa Batt.; C. r. var. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) Steud.; C. r. var. verruculosa (Hoffmanns. & Link) Vatke; C. verruculosa Hoffmanns. & Link; C. virgata A.DC.; Neocodon rapunculus (L.) Kolak. & Serdyuk.; Rapunculus verus Fourr. conservation rating - none native to - Europe to Mediterranean and Iran location - Domaine de l’Orangerie leaves - stem is erect, lightly hairy, branched on the top; basal leaves are petiolated, ovate, slightly toothed and arranged in a rosette, while the upper leaves are sessile and narrow lanceolate flowers - hermaphrodite; clustered in a racemose inflorescence, with a bell-shaped, light blue or violet corolla; are arranged along the stem in a fairly narrow one-sided facing cluster fruit - fruit is a dehiscent capsule in the form of inverted cone with many seeds habit - biennial, herbaceous, to 1m tall habitat - prefers limestone soils and grows in dry meadows, cultivated beds, forests of oaks and pine trees, along roadsides, from sea level to 1,500m pests - generally pest-free disease - generally disease-free hardiness - to -10ºC (H4) soil - sandy and loamy, moist and well-drained, neutral to basic (mildly alkaline) sun - full sun to part shade propagation - self-seeds; surface sow May/June in situ, usually germinates in two to four weeks at 18°C pruning - none nomenclature - Campanulaceae, Campanula - small bell, refers to the bell-shape of the flower; rapunculus - diminutive of the Latin rapa (turnip) and means little turnip, which refers to the shape of the root NB - once widely grown in Europe for its leaves, which were used like spinach, and its parsnip-like root, which was used like a radish; The Brothers Grimm's tale Rapunzel took its name from this plant

References :

Gledhill, David, (2008) “The Names of Plants”, fourth edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 978-0-52168-553-5

IUCN [online] http://www.iucnredlist.org/search [22 May 22]

Plants for a Future [online] https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Campanula+rapunculus [22 May 22]

Plants of the World [online] https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140952-1 [22 May 22]

Wikipedia [online] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula_rapunculus [22 May 22]

World Flora Online [online] http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000828443 [22 May 22]

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FLP BOOK OF THE DAY: The Moon Over My Mother’s Houseby Laurie Kuntz

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Laurie Kuntz is an award-winning poet and film producer. She has published one poetry collection (Somewhere in the Telling, Mellen Press) and two chapbooks (Simple Gestures, Texas Review Press and Women at the Onsen, Blue Light Press), as well as an ESL reader (The New Arrival, Books 1 & 2, Prentice Hall Publishers). Her poetry has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and The Best of the Net. Her chapbook, Simple Gestures, won the Texas Review Poetry Chapbook Contest. She is a researcher for the upcoming film, Strangers to Peace, a documentary on the peace process and reintegration of guerrilla soldiers in Colombia. She produced the short film Do Tell a documentary on the repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Law. She is the executive producer of an Emmy winning short narrative film, Posthumous. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. Recently retired, she lives in an endless summer state of mind. Her website is: https://lauriekuntz.myportfolio.com/home-1

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR The Moon Over My Mother’s House by Laurie Kuntz

Poetry can be a torch that lights up darkness, a shoulder for us to lean on, a waterfall of compassion, a string that binds us tighter to those we love. All of this proves to be true in Laurie Kuntz‘s The Moon Over My Mother’s House

—Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai – author of The Mountains Sing and The Secret of Hoa Sen

This collection weaves expansive cloth from the seasons of a woman’s life and long marriage, which includes remembered friendships, travel, some losses, and many insights. These wise, graceful poems refuse to flinch at changes the years inevitably bring, but they also defy time’s inroads with a persistent and ageless curiosity, and they reveal elements to celebrate along the way.

–Leslie Ullman author of Library of Small Happiness, and The You That All Along Has Housed You.

Laurie Kuntz‘s exquisite collection of poems, The Moon Over My Mother’s House, is the perfect balm for these difficult times and beyond. Her voice captivates, nurtures, and resonates with each stunning line and soulful imagery. Beautiful and unforgettable.

–Irene Zabytko, author of The Sky Unwashed.

Laurie Kuntz‘s new collection is by turns probing and observing, a lyrical but realistic exploration of life and death–a balm in these uncertain times. Highly recommended.

–Jo-Ann Mapson, author of Owen’s Daughter and Hank & Chloe.

Laurie Kuntz’s poetry excavates for gold in the quotidian. She gently brushes the dust of life to expose a luminous shine. Yet, her work also includes reflective ethereal poems of love, of loss, and our shared contemporary suffering. These poems are sumptuous gifts of witness. They offer us a deep intimacy that challenges and comforts. A beautiful and moving collection.

–Ann Mallen, author, director and founder of The Cream Literary Alliance.

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The Silk Kimono Jacket - A Poem by Laurie Kuntz

The Silk Kimono Jacket – A Poem by Laurie Kuntz

The Silk Kimono Jacket

is tossed in this bargain box, its sleeves tangle in waves of faded silk swans and blooming flower patterns, purple and peach run

from the horn of the iris’s trumpet.

Many have worn it…

the wedding jacket of a milk maiden, a gift for a mistress, or a woman’s city coat. Balled lint lines the pelican pockets,

a crumpled tissue, a wooden button, a hairpin,

Women grew in and…

[lilliputreview]

Haiku by Laurie Kuntz & Roberta Beary from last week's Wednesday Haiku: http://lilliputreview.blogspot.com/2015/04/laurie-kuntz-roberta-berry-wednesday.html

[eunoiareview]

Sakura

My father is dying, this news, in late April, reaches us in northern Japan, and we argue about how to feel. Outside, sakura, cherry blossoms, are blooming. Spring’s axiom cannot bail our moods, and when angry, you clean, like a woman burrowed in drawers, dark, dank arenas, a search for the unneeded, On the kitchen table, a pile of uncertainties, among broken staplers, hair clips and mis-matched…

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For the Broken - A Poem by Laurie Kuntz

For the Broken – A Poem by Laurie Kuntz

For the Broken

I threw an apple core skyward to see if it would reach the moon.

It fell into a field of wild roses, which were eventually cut and posed In a vase centered on a table set with blue dragon cups.

Apple cores, cut flowers, porcelain tea cups: a conscious choice between wonder and wonderful.

When poetry no longer mends what has so long been broken, Unsullied moonlight shining on a field…