Our November display features paintings inspired by the poems of William Stafford. Lake Oswego Reads partnered with 18 local artists who created artwork inspired by one of William Stafford’s poems. The paintings have been touring libraries throughout the state of Oregon for the past year and we are the last stop on the tour. Oregon is celebrating the Centennial of poet William Stafford. The town of Lake Oswego is especially involved because Stafford lived their for over…
William Stafford
“Ask Me” is the title of one of William Stafford’s poems. On March 19 we had the great pleasure of hearing Kim Stafford talk about his father’s poetry and share snippets of his life and philosophy. Bill Stafford considered himself a seeker. Kim is an accomplished presenter and story teller who moved us and had us laughing out loud. About 80 people came to the Old Church, including almost all of Dr. John Ehrstine’s poetry class….