I have much to give thanks for, including . . .
๐๐ป My family will soon celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with friends
๐๐ป My husband and I will soon celebrate a big move from South Dakota to Maryland
๐๐ป The Raft will soon celebrate its second anniversary on Substack
๐๐ป YOU are here on The Raft with me!
Grateful, grateful.
So hereโs a bunch of โThanksiversaryโ goodies. (Donโt stop reading too soon. You might miss something!)
๐ Rafter Goody #1: Thanksiversary Poetry Gift List
Hereโs a list of most of the poems shared on The Raft this year (1/1/24-11/15/24)โbasically, itโs a virtual poetry anthology!
All poem titles are clickable. Download the list to read the poems againโor for the first time! (Maybe write in response to them, too?)
๐ Rafter Goody #2 : Thanksiversary Music Gift List
Iโve created a playlist of most of the music shared on The Raft this year (1/1/24-11/15/24). Click the button below to access the playlist on Spotify. (If you donโt have a Spotify account, youโll be prompted to create one, which you can do for free. Youโll just have to put up with some ads.)
This playlist is evergreen. Youโll be able to enjoy it for the foreseeable future.
๐ Rafter Goody #3: A chance to hang out with James Crews!
Raft patrons (paid subscribers) deserve an extra-big portion of my gratitude. Their generosity allows me to provide a lot of content and programming to the entire Rafter community at no (or reduced) cost.
If youโre not already a Raft patron, sign up before December 15 and youโll get to attend our annual patronsโ bash that evening with the fabulous poet James Crews! (Bash details to follow. Video replay will be available if you canโt attend.)
PLUS . . .
If you become a Raft patron before December 15, Iโll also give you 20% off the usual subscription price. Your monthly contribution ($4) will cost you less than one fancy coffeeโand your gift will bless the Rafter community!
๐ Rafter Goody #4: HUGE Thanksiversary sale in my store!
STARTING TODAY! 50% off everything! Shop for the holidays and help me clear my shelves in preparation for my move to Maryland!
Hereโs how to participate:
Click here to go to my store.
Browse my goodies in these categories:
Books
Guides
Companioning Sessions
Music
Cards and Merch
Add your selections to the shopping cart.
Proceed to checkout and enter the discount code THANKS50.
Pay via your preferred method (including personal check).
Sale guidelines:
Place your order before December 1, 2024
Not valid with other offers (e.g., Rafter discount, bulk discount)
Offer good while supplies last
International folks: I regret that I canโt serve you due to high shipping costs
Phyllis, You are such a gift of Thanksgiving to me. I treasure the solace, and the abundance of joy, that you shower upon us. The music, poetry and artistry and wisdom are splendid..., and such a lifeline during these troubling times of past years, and likely more to come. Much gratitude!
Thank you for many things, including the precious playlist, dear Phyllis.