>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.
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