Skeletons of garden past Shrunken, shriveled earth amassed Crustacean critters sow, and pill Worms that wiggle, grubs be still Rock and leaf and loam and twig Reduced in size by time turned dig Memories of scent and sound Recognizable form cannot be found Who were you in bright of day Rooted, leafed, now in decay? […]
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Remembering 9/11 – a poem by Patti Kelly
Remembering September 11, 2001 This poem was written by Patti Kelly of Canelo on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attack. It was published in the Sept. 11, 2002 Special Section of The Bulletin, a weekly newspaper in Sonoita at that time. Her sentiments resonate during these troubling times as our community tries to cope […]
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KPUP Part of Pie-A-Thon Fundraiser
A Note from KPUP Radio to Patagonia Hi, Friends of KPUP! We hope that during these last few months, when we’ve all been staying close to home, that you have been enjoying KPUP. We’ve been working hard lately to diversify our programming to appeal to more locals as well as our global streaming audience. As […]
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“Emoji in the Time of—” (poem)
There is no emoji to express my feeling. My body is exploding, not just my virtual head or the head of an octopus. My arms have multiplied stretching out to hold my child, my grandchildren, my friends. My will has melted under this weather of black death, plague, COVID-19. Armless! Frightened! (What is the best […]
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“The Truth That We Ignore” – a poem by Jon Larsen
It’s an insane place Not much grace here They’re too busy making profits To care about us While killing the life Of the World Using the corporate so-called “free press” Government B.S. Military conquest With wars of aggression Called “fighting terrorism.” The World is warming The seas are rising and dying A pandemic is upon […]
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Local Bit Maker Carrying on Western Tradition
Elgin welcomed yet another fine craftsman to the area when New Mexico native Kim Parkey and his wife Karen built their house and settled here in 2019. Parkey, a bit and spur maker for over 30 years, is a horseman, a roper and a metal worker whose custom bits are sought after by world famous horse trainers and competitors for their fine quality and craftsmanship.
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Mysteries With a Local Twist
“Coronado’s Trail” and “Death Rattle,” two mystery novels featuring Deputy Sheriff Calvin Creede, are romping fun mysteries set in the grasslands of Sonoita. The books were written by Carl and Jane Bock, biologists who did research for 25 summers at the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Elgin. The first novel, “Coronado’s Trail,” blends the historic expedition […]
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Elgin and Sonoita: High Desert, Fine Wine
Unreliable rainfall, tough soil, and scorching summer temperatures may seem ill-fit to provide a suitable environment for any type of crop. But this is wine country.
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A Local Venue for Young Classical Musicians
Santa Cruz County residents have been discovering and savoring performances at the Benderly-Kendall Opera House in Patagonia since it opened in 2016, and young musicians have found it to be a great place to showcase their musical abilities. Daniel Karger-Penalosa performed at the Opera House on March 1, 2020, as part of the U of […]
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Making Your Own Stage – As a Teenage Playwright
Emma Young (left) and Liam Young (right) pose like statues in a museum as Chesed Chap talks to the audience during the show, “A Catcher in the Rye: A Gluten Free Tale” on March 6, 2020. Photo by Rocky Baier Patagonia’s Tin Shed Theater is an intimate space with no stage, black foam squares covering […]