We have a lot to be thankful for in 2010, and are looking ahead to what promises to be a fantastic 2011. We moved into an amazing new space, are getting support from local businesses, our Living Room attendance is up 179% over the same period last year, and the writers who come to our weekly Living Room keep telling us how happy they are that we exist. We depend on word of mouth, great PR and your contributions to keep our doors open. THANK YOU for helping us end 2010 on a high note. Happy New Year!
Winter in America (Again Poets Respond to the Nov 2024 Election
In the call, we stated: “We are looking for words that come from thoughtful reflection and compassion for the loss we feel for ourselves and this country. (Please no screeds.)” Still, we got many poems that were filled with righteous anger, on which we passed. The book features many poems that offer suggestions, pathways and even self-care tips for the new Winter in America. That very phrase “Winter in America” comes from Gil Scott-Heron, and was used by the editors as a sort-of invocation to Gil’s spirit and legacy. I
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