Reading at Expressions Gallery, Berkeley

These pieces from The Widows’ Handbook were read by their authors (except for Diana O’Hehir’s “Why Can’t I Dream About Him”, read by Sandra M. Gilbert) at Expressions Gallery, Berkeley CA, in April 2014, videographed by Ann Bassette and underwritten by Susie Bright. These are outdoor recordings; please forgive the noises of wind, traffic, etc.

The Widows’ Handbook: Poignant from Ann Bassette on Vimeo.

The Widows’ Handbook: Something from Ann Bassette on Vimeo.

The Widows’ Handbook: Tar from Ann Bassette on Vimeo.

The Widows’ Handbook: Ashes from Ann Bassette on Vimeo.

Additional Readings

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“Lightbulbs” Marianne Betterly
https://vimeo.com/93202663

“Honey Bees” by Marianne Betterly
https://vimeo.com/93203611

“Lingering” by Mary Pacifico Curtis
https://vimeo.com/92413911

“Nov 26, 1992– Thanksgiving at the Sea Ranch…” by Sandra M. Gilbert
https://vimeo.com/92378151

Marean Jordan’s “Dear One”, read by Marty Williams
https://vimeo.com/92381233

“Widow’s Lament” by Valerie Kockelman
https://vimeo.com/92413655

“The Machines” and “Managing” by Jacqueline Kudler
https://vimeo.com/92402949

“March 9th” by Lise Menn
https://vimeo.com/92163475

“None, I Think” by Lise Menn
https://vimeo.com/92351930

“Troubled in the Bedroom” by Lise Menn
https://vimeo.com/92408628

Diane O’Hehir’s “Why Can’t I Dream About Him?”
read by Sandra M. Gilbert
https://vimeo.com/92378061

“Betrayals” by Kristine Shorey
https://vimeo.com/92382787

“This product is licensed to Liz and Paul von Transehe” by Elizabeth von Transehe
https://vimeo.com/92216121