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Molly Fisk’s Essays

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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    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. 

  2. 122

    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. 

  3. 121

    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. 

  4. 120

    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. 

  5. 119

    (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.

  6. 118

    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. 

  7. 117

    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. 

  8. 116

    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. 

  9. 115

    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. 

  10. 114

    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. 

  11. 113

    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. 

  12. 112

    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. 

  13. 111

    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. 

  14. 110

    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. 

  15. 109

    Onshore Winds

    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. 

  16. 108

    Modern Life

    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. 

  17. 107

    I Am Traveling

    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. 

  18. 106

    The Opposites Game

    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. 

  19. 105

    Stream of Unconsciousness

    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. 

  20. 104

    Grown-Up Self-Care

    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. 

  21. 103

    Festina Lente

    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. 

  22. 102

    Vega is Only 25 Light-Years Away

    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. 

  23. 101

    Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

    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. 

  24. 100

    When You Need Someone Else's Words

    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. 

  25. 99

    Truth, Beauty

    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. 

  26. 98

    Mended

    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. 

  27. 97

    At Home Olympic Training Fail

    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. 

  28. 96

    The Dreaded Cat Box

    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. 

  29. 95

    Good Old-Fashioned Political Action

    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. 

  30. 94

    Black Horses

    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. 

  31. 93

    Addled Assumptions About Age

    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. 

  32. 92

    There Is This

    Molly's 700th essay for KVMR!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. 

  33. 91

    Seven Hundred

    Molly's 700th essay for KVMR!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. 

  34. 90

    How to Be a Grown-Up

    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. 

  35. 89

    Amplitude

    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. 

  36. 88

    Black Friday

    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. 

  37. 87

    Don’t Call It “Gifting"

    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. 

  38. 86

    Clyde

    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. 

  39. 85

    Upending Time

    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. 

  40. 84

    The Cold Water of October

    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. 

  41. 83

    Miranda

    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. 

  42. 82

    The October Garden

    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. 

  43. 81

    Wattles Among Us

    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. 

  44. 80

    You, Jane

    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. 

  45. 79

    North

    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. 

  46. 78

    Tell Us About Your Grandmothers

    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. 

  47. 77

    Flipping Icebergs

    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. 

  48. 76

    Something About Place

    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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    The Scheming Vegetables of Mid-Summer

    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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    Life Goes On

    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.

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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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