Molly Fisk’s Essays

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Molly Fisk (born July 16, 1955) is an American poet and radio commentator. She has been teaching writing since 1994 and runs the online workshop Poetry Boot Camp. Her most recent book is Naming Your Teeth: Even More Observations from a Working Poet. She was honored as an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow in 2019. Molly’s essays airs live on KVMR Fridays at 8:06am & 12:01pm

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#126
Friday · 4 min
Wait for It
Well, to no one's surprise capitalism keeps forcing the holidays on us earlier and earlier. Can't we enjoy what's up next before being bombarded with what's coming down the road (months away)? Molly reflects on the joy anticipation brings and why we shouldn't forget it - even when Target inundates us with Christmas decorations before Halloween. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#125
October 16 · 4 min
Bless the Book Groups
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#124
October 9 · 4 min
Agency, Power, Competence, Stamina
A special essay for our KVMR "More Than Music" Membership Drive! Molly reflects back on essays from years past. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#123
October 2 · 3 min
(Rebroadcast) Stubbornest
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#122
September 25 · 4 min
Texas Sheet Cake
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#121
September 18 · 4 min
Our Kayak, the Waterfall
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#120
September 11 · 4 min
151 Years Ago
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#119
September 4 · 4 min
A Blessing
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#118
August 28 · 4 min
A Cat Named God
It's been a rough week - both Dolly Parton & Tim Curry no longer with us. Molly reflects on our recent losses and adds some much needed levity to this difficult week. Plus, cats (always a good thing). Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#117
August 21 · 4 min
Ice Ages
A trip to Alaska with your favorite poet! But perhaps just as exciting, an essay with an emphasis on polar bears. P.S. Did you know Alaska Peninsula brown bears and grizzly bears are the same? Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#116
August 14 · 4 min
(Rebroadcast) I Contain Multitudes
This is a podcast of a rebroadcast first aired May 3rd, 2024. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air Friday evenings as part of KVMR’s Weekly News Magazine.
#115
August 8 · 4 min
The Frozen Logger
A very special treat - Molly sings! Don't miss hot takes from Molly on The Odyssey and her rendition of The Frozen Logger. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#114
July 31 · 4 min
Creativity
What's the most common thing a poet gets stopped and asked? "How do you tap into creativity?" - or some variation of that. Our resident poet walks us through her process in this week's audio essay. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#113
July 24 · 3 min
No Laughing Matter
We don't much like talking about dying over in the States. It can be scary, morbid, depressing - but can it also be a little bit funny? KVMR's resident poet investigates how different families and different cultures approach the taboo topic. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#112
July 17 · 4 min
Birthday Poetry
Our resident poet celebrates her birthday with - what else - poetry! Listen in for a curated selection of pieces Molly has chosen to share for this celebratory season. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#111
July 10 · 3 min
Music Again_"I'm a Cold Night..."
Never thought reference to Amazon Prime's binge-worthy, viral series Off Campus about a college hockey fake dating trope romance would appear in one of Molly's essays? Think again, our friend. Think again. Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#110
June 26 · 4 min
You Do Not Have to Be Good
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#109
June 19 · 3 min
Missing Them
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#108
June 12 · 4 min
Easy Street
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.
#107
May 29 · 4 min
Baking Soda
Molly Fisk is an American poet, radio commentator, and radical life coach. Her most recent book is Everything But the Kitchen Skunk: Ongoing Observations from a Working Poet. She was Nevada County's first Poet Laureate and is an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. Molly’s essays air every week on the KVMR Friday Morning Show.

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