Barbara Larsen

Inspired by the beauty of nature and its constant changes, family memories, people Barbara Larsen observes and humorous incidents in her life also find their way into her work. Sh...view moreInspired by the beauty of nature and its constant changes, family memories, people Barbara Larsen observes and humorous incidents in her life also find their way into her work. She served as Door County Poet Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has published six books of poetry. A recipient of the Jade Ring Poetry Prize, Barbara has taught writing classes at The Clearing and Bjorklunden, Lawrence University Seminar Center and has been active in poetry projects in Door County and other areas of the state of Wisconsin. Her latest book, Obits, is a result of her long time interest in obituaries and creating pictures of the people in them in her mind.view less