Whys and Other Whys: Wise and Otherwise returns to their successful Trilogy collaboration. Word-images by Patricia A. Oplinger, visual images by Carol L. Funke. Pat's words dig deeper into the duality of human existence as Carol's fiber art beautifully creates and extends each of their resonating images.
Poet Patricia A. Oplinger and artist Carol l. Funke's Circle of Life Trilogy of books are available in Audio Book format. They were produced at Lake Paradise Studio by Doug Driesel and Josh Coker.
Greg Bess, owner of an independent bookstore on Spring Street in Hardy, Arkansas continues to be a strong supporter of the arts in the foothills region of the state. His monthly column appears in Avenues a local magazine. Greg invites the public to Open Mic Night Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. and offers live music Friday and Saturday nights year-'round.
WORDS Bookstore and Afterwords Cafe has plenty of parking space, so join us for enjoyment of the arts. Hardy, Arkansas is known for its antiques and friendly folks who welcome visitors.
Pat reads her poetry several times throughout the year so check www.Wordsafterwords.com for weekly information and updates.
Excerpt
Through the power of word-pictures and visual art, Carol Funke and Patricia Oplinger reveal their temperaments.
As seasoned women they are enjoying their newfound creeative freedom. Images fall on their heearts and the imagined becomes the real.
Creativity and the sharing of that creativity is the loving circle this book chooses to trace.
Professional Reviews
Hooked by its Title
Peggy Vining, Arkansas Poet Laureate
"Hearing Pat read her poetry, expressed in her captivating voice,adds to Carol's art and is pure joy for the listener. It is obvious Carol and Pat, enjoy their second adulthood and relish bartering ideas. This CD is a delightful expression of their love of words and art."
This book represents a thirty-day period of my poetry journal. Each poem addresses
the dominant thoughts occupying my mind during the early morning hours of a given
day.
