January 2018 came in with a blizzard (where I live) and ended with the Super Blood Wolf Moon. It also ended with the death of the poet, Mary Oliver. We mourn her loss. We wanted to honor her at Segullah, so this podcast features an interview with Catherine Keddington Arveseth, one of her most devoted followers, discussing her works and what Mary meant to us. Catherine gives a beautiful tribute to this amazing poet. This interview was so moving to me, that I had a little cry…don’t worry, I edited it out, but I think you can still hear my heart. You can find Catherine at her blog wildnprecious.com.
[…] UPDATE: I read the first draft of Mary in the Moon (see end of post) during a discussion about Oliver’s poetry with the lovely Melonie Cannon, who hosts the podcast, Words Fall In. That episode aired today, January 30th, and you can listen to it here. […]
Hey Mel. I cannot believe you didn't invite me, your sunlamp goggled muse, to talk about the glorious Mary Oliver. You could invite Ginger too, also another gigantic fan. This is a really nice podcast and tribute to the wonderful, lesbian poet and poet laureate. She is our modern day Sappho. And every time she says the word beloved – I think of how much she loved her partner – Molly. From your born on a new moon sister. XXOO
Thank you so much, Melonie and Catherine. I just loved this. You both had such amazing insights to share