Events & News (02/11/23)
What's your story about?
The Saturday Spark
Tell us: What’s one key fact from your life story that reveals what you’re “about”?
Poetry of Presence II is one step closer to publication!
By the time you read this, Ruby Wilson and I will have reviewed the page proofs for our second anthology of mindfulness poems, due out in this spring. Bonus: The fabulous poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is creating a companion guide! Two treasures, headed your way soon!
Got yours?
This week’s featured title from my store is The Emptiness of Our Hands: 47 Days Lived on the Streets, now in its third edition ($14.95, before Rafter discount; also available as ebook).
“A life-changing and eye-opening read!”
Join me and co-author James Murray as we voluntarily give up our homes for 47 days to live on the streets of Columbus, Ohio. We go out to be as present as possible to everyone we meet.
This chronological account of our experiences is perfect for use in daily meditation. It includes nearly 30 black and white photographs, most shot by James using crude pinhole cameras he constructed from trash.
Be sure to also get the FREE companion e-book Practicing Presence: Insights From The Streets when you purchase this book.
Sound interesting? Give it a read, then share with a friend.
Remember to enter your Rafter discount (“rafter25”) at checkout to receive 25% off your order.
In case you missed it . . .
Next week on The Raft . . .
Creatives’ Coffee (Zoom, Wednesday, 4:00-5:30PM Central). A casual conversation group for Rafters who like to “make stuff,” whether for fun or as a profession. Need companionship and support? Creative inspiration? Cross-fertilization of ideas? You’ll find oodles of all this and more at the Coffee. Hop on the Zoom at this link. Can’t make it? Watch for the video replay in this newsletter.
Poetry Pick-Me-Up (Zoom, Thursday, 12-1PM Central). A casual weekly gathering for poetry-sharing and discussion. Hop on the Zoom at this link.
Bring a published poem that has recently struck you to read to the group. Or, just come to listen to poems offered by other Rafters and to participate in informal but wholehearted conversation. Can’t make it? Watch for the video replay in this newsletter!
Know somebody who could use a Secret Peace Package?
Each Secret Peace Package includes your choice of one of my books, a pouch of soothing lavender buds, several sachets of premium "self-care" tea, and a "Deep Peace" mug. All on me! I randomly select one recipient per week from the pool of nominees.
Grateful, grateful!
My heartfelt thanks to these folks for their recent gifts in support of The Raft: knowthyneighbor.
Whew! That's all for now. Stay well. Stay witty. Stay tuned into your true spot and create from your radiant, beautiful self.
I’m a life-long love story
I am an Adult Child of an Alcoholic, still in recovery 35 years later, now attending Al-Anon meetings twice a week in support of my son who is back in recovery for substance abuse, but mostly for the spiritual growth it affords me.