Flashback

Thanks to the magic of social media, I was discovered to be the photographer of this great pic from 1975. We all get a little sentimental at the holidays and these two women were the love of my life – Jake wrote the music for my poem Strong and Free and Debbie and I were roommates. They were true kindred spirits, artists and dear friends. Time and life has pulled us apart but I love them still.

From the “History repeats itself” Department:

“Common to all the people of this age is the fact that more is weighing on them than they can bear; no one is equal to his or her burden. Never before has life been so heavy for people; just to exist, they muster an effort that goes beyond their strength.” Hermann Bahr, Austrian writer and critic, 1900

It’s a challenge to say happy new year going into another year of Trump hell but I do wish you health and as much personal joy as you can muster. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who reads this newsletter, participates in building community and spends any amount of their personal time increasing joy in the world.

FEAR TO SHRED!
Coming soon!

• P earl Werbach: will read at The Beat Museum January 10 | 6pm

• Diane Frank: New WNBA member book launch – “Canon for Bears” from Glass Lyre Press, Feb. 1 on Amazon. Let's all help her get on the bestseller list!

• Mary Mackey: There is now an Audio Book edition of Mary Mackey's novel The Village of Bones available from Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. Listen to this epic Stone Age adventure of magic, prophecy, and passion as you jog, commute, or just kick back and relax.

Student Success:

• Simona Carini: Two poems just published -
https://sheilanagigblog.com/volume-2-2-winter-2017-the-poets/simona-carini/ and Italian Americana has accepted Fourth of Seven for publication in their winter issue.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Thank you to Deborah Bridges/presstrip to Yosemite was awesome!

Great walk in Golden Gate Park during our staycation

Finally hanging some new pix- Nancy Brown's work graces our entryway

Jack contemplates Scarlatti

Be well. Resist. Do someone a favor. Dump trump.
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