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April 20, 2009
Hello Publisher and Editors,
I’ve now read v.5 n.3 from cover to cover. It’s beautiful, it’s a service; thank you. This
issue best reflects the present group as it’s solidified. I noted added clarity
throughout, particularly about the LLC. Lots of distribution locations!
Have fun at the art & wine festival! Sylvia Beltran’s art, among others, has been
featured there in previous years. Sounds like a good event for you.
Seems to be working very well without me! Best people for the job! I’m very grateful
for all of you. Onward!
Hello Publisher and Editors,
I’ve now read v.5 n.3 from cover to cover. It’s beautiful, it’s a service; thank you. This
issue best reflects the present group as it’s solidified. I noted added clarity
throughout, particularly about the LLC. Lots of distribution locations!
- Herbie’s poems seem to always hit the right spot. And such a cute illustration
by Avis! - Jim’s Mother’s Day tribute describes someone truly wonderful, yet I can’t help
think it’s not what many of us experienced… - Pat B. did a nice write-up about Jen’s book. Congratulations, Jen! It’s been a
long road. - I loved Karen Wickham’s wonderings – a real favorite! Nice to see new
offerings from Janine Margiotta, too. Such a talented poet. - I liked Pat B.’s column – observation without all the politics. I also liked
reading about Jo-Brew. - And I was so glad Rhonda’s poems appeared. “Pines of Madrid” is one of my
favorites of hers. - Beth Robinson inspired me to look at bread tags with new eyes – just my kind
of fun. And such a lovely illustration by her for this issue. - Carolyn Carney shared the wondering of many a writer. It was also good to
see more from Millie Graves about her family. I admire them! And, that was a
cute piece from Avis Rust. (Congratulations on their anniversary)! - Lloyd Counts’ story is heartbreaking and very important. You did great work
here, Pat, and it’s the star of the show – the very essence of the whole
endeavor. Thank you!! The timing was crucial, as it turned out. Lloyd is truly a
hero, by sharing his experiences and what was in his heart. Very important.
Sonny thought so, too. - Like Norm and Sande, Sonny and I stayed at the Crater Lake Lodge for our
anniversary after it was last renovated. It’s nice, but discomfort inspired us to
leave early in the morning – which was a wonderful time to see the park, we
discovered! We never took the boat ride and always wondered about that, so
welcomed the great description. The depth of the water is scary to think
about… - Jim Miller’s story of the old car really tugged at my heartstrings; sad and
sweet. Good addition to the other authors. - Millie already remembers more jump rope rhymes than I do! Very fun to try,
though. - It’s an interesting poem, but I’m still wondering about the W of the PV, too.
- William Crutchfield’s poem certainly reminded me of Fern Ridge Reservoir.
Another great addition to the group. Having heard of Palmer Vilagi, I was
interested to see his writing, as well. - It would be wonderful if Sue Pike and others saw your Zebrafish article… (I
remember Judith fairly well, of those named). Funny, I spent a good amount of
time around those labs during the same period, being friends with the
research students, never knowing what would evolve later with the dept.
secretary! - Anyone who’s cleaned after their parents can relate to Norm’s piece about the
family’s junk, but it sounds like his plate is quite full! - Lullaby by new poet Jane Capron is lovely.
- I liked Jen’s cooking instructions; truly helpful hints.
- Uncle Don is indeed a poet. He should have more published. We hope to see
Marj’s Diary produced as a book, at least for the family, sometime in the
future. And I hope to read the rest of her papers soon. - I was struck by the truth of Vallee Rose’s poem. I’d wondered what happened
to her. I totally relate; reminds me of my own and others’ experiences. A
deeply frustrated type of wonderment… - The puzzle is always fun.
- Loved Jen’s piece about Central Little School. I hope they keep up the good
work. And I sure miss Sam Konnie. (He would have been featured, of course.
And I’m fairly certain that he and Bobbie would have enjoyed Groundwaters). - Nice observations by Bridgett Johnson-Elliott. I hope she keeps writing.
- I wonder…who is that Grandma of “Linneybugs”?
- I especially liked that Tavia Ames wrote The Heart of a Champion as “tribute
to a much-admired competitor.” And the title of Heidi Ramp’s poem is best
described by the lines that follow it. Well done. - I most enjoyed the quote by Rachel Carson. Impressive, particularly because
she worked so hard on behalf of life itself. - Riley Chambers is really growing into quite an artist. And, boy, is Nick D.
talented! - Krystle Rodriguez captured the essence of spring. Another good addition to
those published in GWs. And I liked the photo and caption for A Look Back…
I like seeing a bit of local history there.
Have fun at the art & wine festival! Sylvia Beltran’s art, among others, has been
featured there in previous years. Sounds like a good event for you.
Seems to be working very well without me! Best people for the job! I’m very grateful
for all of you. Onward!