Events & News (06/01/24)
Still living it?
The Saturday Spark
Tell us: What’s one lesson that living your life has recently taught you?
Big announcements!
I’m out there somewhere . . .
I’m out of studio on a three-week road trip, mostly unplugged. Once I return, I’ll gradually (and happily) catch up with your emails and comments on posts.
Deep bows to you for your understanding and patience—and for your dear presence on The Raft!
Catch up! (event replays)
Next week on The Raft . . .
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!
The Raft is my gift to you. I’m so glad you’re here!
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My heartfelt thanks to these Rafters who made contributions to the life of The Raft in the past week: Kristabeth Atwood, PJ Hirabayashi, Karen Kassinger, Jeff Loewen, Allyson McGill, Amy Reaney, Julie Roehm, and Paul Rüdiger.
Sneak peek! Book trailer for my upcoming novel!
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Whew! That's all for now. Stay well. Stay witty. Stay tuned into your true spot and create from your radiant, beautiful self.
When in despair, practice self-care like it's your mother flipping job.
We can change our minds, deeply, if we learn to step away from fixed notions and reactive emotions. We can become calmer and more compassionate even as things fall apart.