David Beard Posts

Tim Kaiser is performing live online on Sundays


 

… and the shows have been amazing.

Kaiser is a nationally recognized composer, musician and instrument builder. That he is digitally in my home every week is a blessing.

Jayson Iwen’s book tour has migrated to Facebook Live

Local poet Jayson Iwen is reading his award-winning poetry live online, in lieu of visiting bookshops around the country.

Carolyn Olson on Essential Workers

Carolyn Olson on Essential Workers

Duluth artist Carolyn Olson has completed two works in a series on “Essential Workers.” Visit her site at carolynolson.net.

Duluth’s story told by one of its greatest chroniclers

Tony Dierckins is among Duluth’s greatest resources. Few have given so much of their time and energy to telling the story of the city. As a small publisher, perhaps few have taken as many personal risks hoping the stories of Duluth will find their audiences.

Local Poet on Social Distancing: “Viral Two-Step”

Julie Gard’s prose poem on social distancing, “Viral Two-Step,” appears in issue 25 of the online poetry journal Unbroken. You should read it.

Duluth Trivia Deck Sampler #46: Grand Finale

Here it is, the last one in the set of trivia cards from an old board game purchased at Savers.

Thanks for the Tiramisu

Yesterday, I snagged five pieces of tiramisu from Wussow’s through the drive-through window, in a nearly touchless exchange. A few days before, Zhong Hua made some tasty Chinese in, again, a nearly touchless exchange.

Please Stay Home

Creator unknown, found on social media

Duluth Trivia Deck Sampler #45

Another trivia card from a board game purchased at Savers.

Duluth Trivia Deck Sampler #44

Another trivia card from a board game purchased at Savers.

Duluth Trivia Deck Sampler #43

Another trivia card from a board game purchased at Savers.

Split Rock Review, Spring 2020

The new issue of Split Rock Review, formerly edited from Duluth, now finding its home in northwest Wisconsin, is now available.

Duluth Trivia Deck Sampler #42

Another trivia card from a board game purchased at Savers.

Yellow Bikes Adjacent to Swimming Pools

Photos by Yellow Bike Coffee.

I went to the Hermantown YMCA, which is somehow, I don’t entirely understand how, co-branded with Essentia. It’s an amazing complex, not least of which because it contains, as well, a Yellow Bike Coffeeshop.

Duluth Trivia Deck Sampler #41

Another trivia card from a board game purchased at Savers.