Events & News (01/27/24)
Enter your inner sanctuary
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Don’t miss this special free event!
WHAT: An evening of reading and writing about place, featuring poet Gloria Heffernan
WHEN: February 12, 6-7:30PM CT (7-8:30PM ET, 5-7:30PM MT, 4-5:30PM PT)
WHERE: Zoom
MATERIALS NEEDED: A photo of a place that holds special significance for you, along with your favorite writing tool(s)
REGISTRATION: Free but required. Click this link.
CAN’T MAKE IT? Replay will be available!
Catch up! (event replays)
Next week on The Raft . . .
Creatives’ Coffee (Zoom, Wednesday, 4:00-5:00PM Central). A casual conversation group for Rafters who regard life as a creative practice and/or who like to “make stuff.” Oodles of companionship, support, inspiration, and cross-fertilization of ideas! Hop on the Zoom at this link. Can’t make it? Watch for the video replay in this newsletter.
Now an hour long instead of 90 minutes (4:00-5:00PM Central)
Now with more creative focus for each discussion
Poetry Pick-Me-Up (Zoom, Thursday, 12-1PM Central). A casual weekly gathering for poetry-sharing, celebration, and discussion. Hop on the Zoom at this link. Bring a poem you like to read to the group. Or, just come to listen to poems offered by other Rafters and to participate as you’re comfortable in our informal but wholehearted conversation. Can’t make it? Watch for the video replay in this newsletter!
Grateful, grateful!
My heartfelt thanks to these patrons for their recent gifts in support of The Raft: Wendy DeBord, Clare Petersberger, and Julie Roehm.
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The Saturday Spark
Tell us: What helps you “visit your inner sanctuary”?
Whew! That's all for now. Stay well. Stay witty. Stay tuned into your true spot and create from your radiant, beautiful self.
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I begin my day in my sanctuary, my bed, with a pen and a journal. There is where I go within and then move on with the rest of my day.
Centering prayer and meditation also slow quiet music. If I can be on my porch it’s extra special.