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...
John Brehm 1955-2026
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Koon Woon 1949-2026
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...
Cascadia Poetry Festival 10
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...
Mapes Creek Daylighting Talk
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...
20th Poetry Postcard Fest Stats (2026)
Thanks in large part to the dedication of the List Goddesses, Megan Durham and Saga Sundström, & to Poetry Postcard Fest committee member Zach Charles, the 20th Poetry Postcard Fest featured the...
I Want to Write a Poem (But Don’t Know How): A Cascadia 2050 workshop September 26
On Saturday, September 26, from 3 - 5pm, Cascadia 2050 will be hosting a workshop titled: I Want to Write a Poem (But Don't Know How). Cost: free, suggested donation $25. This will be the second...