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
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.
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.
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...
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...
(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.
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.
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...
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 ess...
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.
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 Sho...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
