Flurries begin, ever so slowlyIntensity increases, blinding white powderCovering the ground as you covered meOne touch at a timeUntil the sky is exhaustedThe first storm of the year
Announcing the selected writers for the 2021 Anne LaBastille Memorial Residency
ACW is thrilled to announce the 2021 selected residents for the Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency, taking place October 3 - 17 at the Lodge at Twitchell Lake. This year saw the largest number of submissions we've ever received. The selected writers were picked for their high quality of writing by a panel of judges. … Continue reading Announcing the selected writers for the 2021 Anne LaBastille Memorial Residency
The First Storm of the Year by Samantha Terrell
Creeps up the esophagus,Tickles the ear canal,Heightens awareness.A stray leafBlowing across the streetSuddenly seems significant.Clouds forming overhead buildMore than anticipation.Now, there is expectation -Hope, that will disappoint ifAll the spine-tinglingSensations amount toAnything less thanCatastrophe.
New Year Snow Day by Duane L Herrmann
It was the first storm of the year, two days after Naw-Ruz, the first day of spring, the first day of a new year. The beginning of spring didn't always mean the end of winter, but I was used to that. At least the weather was nice for our New Year's party. And since, this … Continue reading New Year Snow Day by Duane L Herrmann
A Gathering of Storms by Randy Kritkausky
It was the first storm of the year, and all of those who wished to be big names in the coming hurricane season were gathered for the 33rd Annual Global Hurricane Planning Conference in Bermuda. Just as at the annual Global Meteorology Association gathering and that of its less scientific allied organization, The Association of … Continue reading A Gathering of Storms by Randy Kritkausky
The Wadzoosen by Edward Pontacoloni
It was the first big storm of the year, and it caught Abe and Ginger unawares while they were lost hiking in the Five Ponds Wilderness Area. The couple had missed the return trail, and they were unable to go further as night fell. They made a cold camp and tried to overcome their weariness. … Continue reading The Wadzoosen by Edward Pontacoloni
To Shovel or Not to Shovel by June Hannay Kosier
Back in the early ‘80s, my husband, John, worked on the grounds crew at the Albany County Airport. That meant when it snowed, he drove a huge snow plow to clear the runways and I was on my own shoveling the driveway to get to work. It never occurred to us to hire a plow … Continue reading To Shovel or Not to Shovel by June Hannay Kosier
ACW Finds a Home
At last, a home for all readers, writers, and storytellers in the Adirondacks A place for conversation and discoveryCozy spaces for reading and writing in the company of fellow lovers of the written wordPrivate teen writing lounge to foster the next generation of writers Donate now to support acw's new home Visit the new space! … Continue reading ACW Finds a Home
An Evening with Russell Banks
Nationally acclaimed author Russell Banks will read from his new novel, Foregone and sign books on September 24, 2021 at 7:00pm to celebrate the opening of Adirondack Center for Writing’s new event space at 15 Broadway in Saranac Lake. Copies of Foregone will be available for purchase for signing at the event. This event costs … Continue reading An Evening with Russell Banks
