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Jesse--something for Tinfish's retro chapbook series--something small, but which could be brought out fairly quickly? I'd be happy to work on such a project with you. aloha, Susan On 3/26/11 2:01 PM, BRITISH-IRISH-POETS automatic digest system wrote: > There is 1 message totaling 36 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. For Japan--A Suggestion from Disembodied I > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:30:13 +0000 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: For Japan--A Suggestion from Disembodied I > >> This is an idea that I've only shared with one friend, but I'd like to >> put it out on the List for your consideration: >> >> I would like to suggest setting up readings to help fund recovery efforts >> in Sendai and points north. The earthquake, the tsunami, the radiation >> problem--the really terrible thing is that those that are most >> devastated are the most exposed-- >> >> The money could be donated to the Red Cross of Japan. >> >> Two venues that immediately suggest themselves: St. Marks and Beyond >> Baroque, but others. >> >> Also the idea of an anthology--a book that could be sold and the proceeds >> donated-- >> >> I'm in no position to publish anything--though I wish I could--but >> certainly feel that the effort would be a worthy one. CNN has moved on >> to cover yet another tragedy while Japan's continues to grow. >> >> Sendai, and Hanamaki, and points north is poetry territory--lots of >> poets, fine poets, are from there. I don't know how many have died. >> >> Just an idea from Disembodied I >> >> Back Channel or front channel responses welcome. >> > ------------------------------ > > End of BRITISH-IRISH-POETS Digest - 25 Mar 2011 to 26 Mar 2011 (#2011-72) > ************************************************************************* >