by Ryukan | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog, blog cascadia poetics lab, Poetry Postcard Fest
On September 1, 2026, from 5-6:30pm PDT we’ll have an open mic for 2026 PPF participants only. It will be the day after the 20th Poetry Postcard Fest officially ends and hopefully by 5pm you will have signed up for year 21, starting July 4, 2027. Please bring...
by Ryukan | Aug 26, 2026 | blog cascadia poetics lab, podcastb
I got word from Richard Meadows that John Brehm died August 24, 2026. In 2022 (see below) I had a chance to interview him, publish a couple of his poems in Cascadian Zen Volume I and read with him in Portland for Cascadian Zen. A kind man who had a tough time the last...
by Ryukan | Aug 18, 2026 | blog cascadia poetics lab
From David Gilmour: “Very sad news for Thursday, 13th August 2026: Koon Woon, aka Paper Son, departed just after 1:00 pm. Calling the shots himself, accompanied by his loving, comforting family and friends, assisted by his dearest friend and ex-wife, Susan...
by Ryukan | Aug 14, 2026 | blog cascadia poetics lab
CASCADIA POETICS LAB TO HOST 10TH ANNIVERSARY CASCADIA POETRY FESTIVAL What does it mean to be a part of a community? How do we continue to create art in an increasingly chaotic world? Explore these topics and celebrate the poetry of Cascadia at the 10th annual...
by Ryukan | Aug 14, 2026 | blog cascadia poetics lab
Our neighborhood creek, Mapes Creek or dxʷwuqʷəb in Lushootseed, which runs through Kubota Garden here in Rainier Beach, is a jewel that few people know even exists. That is because most of its course it runs through a pipe. A good section of the creek, in Be’er...
