Writing blogs and Succour Day

I found a couple of lists on the blog, Practicing Writing, that contain a number of good resources for writers. Check them out!

Top 100 Creative Writing Blogs

Top 100 Blogs to Improve Your Writing in 2010

And...Don't forget that this is Succour Day! The terms are:

Condition 1: All submissions should be written on Saturday February 6th, 2010.
Condition 2: What you write should not be an attempt to execute an idea – for a story, for a poem, etc – that has previously occurred to you. Rather, write whatever happens to come into your head at that particular time.

More info here.

Poems Up at Frigg

I'm thrilled to have six poems appearing in the recent Law and Order issue of FRIGG magazine. Check out the amazing poems by Arlene Ang and Dave Clapper's short story, "The Rapture."

Happy New Year's

I received a copy of the GOOP newsletter today, an undertaking of the actress, Gwyneth Paltrow ( a personal favorite-- and her husband-- Chris Martin of Coldplay-- isn't too shabby either.). At any rate, this issue features cocktails from some of the top bartenders. They look fun to make an even more fun to drink, so I am passing the link along for all the responsible adults to enjoy! (Yikes, do I know any responsible adults?)

I hope everyone has a wonderful celebration and a year full of good things!

P.S. One of my favorite movies featuring Gwyneth Paltrow is "Proof." I also read the play on which the film is based, which was amazing. Anthony Hopkins plays her father, a mentally ill but brilliant mathematician. Paltrow's character questions her own sanity while caring for him. And there is a love interest played by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday!

The Livelihood of Crows

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Mayapple Press has decided to publish my second collection of poems. Look for the new collection sometime late in 2010 or early 2011. I had an amazing experience with Mayapple on the release of my first collection, "Forms of Intercession," and I look forward to the opportunity to work with both Judy and Amee again.

NANOWRIMO

Where is the champagne?

OASIS

So Much News!!!
Plus...Oasis Reminder - New Petfinder.com and
The Animal Rescue Site Challenge!
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Thanks to all of you we are in SECOND PLACE....
won't you
Help us Win This Shelter Challenge!?!?
Please forgive us reminding you, but we really need your votes each and every day - the birds of the Oasis need to win this challenge - Won't you help?!!!
2nd place will bring in $5,000
BUT
FIRST PLACE IS $20,000!!!
But, we need your vote - once a day, every day through December 20!
We only have three weeks left to make this happen!
It only takes a minute or two each day, at most, costs nothing, and can mean so much to the Birds of The Oasis

Go to the link below, then do the following:
Enter Shelter Name: Oasis Sanctuary ,
and State: AZ
Click on Search (The Oasis Sanctuary in Benson AZ will come up - that's us!)
Click on Vote
Enter the animal that you see (spelling counts)
Click on Confirm Vote
You can vote once a day, every day through December 20.
On the left-hand side of the site, if you click on "Daily Click Reminders" and enter your email address, you'll receive a reminder every day so you won't forget to vote!

Here is the link that will take you directly to the voting page:

Oasis-Petfinder

Thank you for your support!


NEWS UPDATE!!!! The OASIS SANCTUARY has a $2,000 Matching Dollars Grant for General Operating Costs from one of our wonderful Donors.
Between Monday November 23rd and Sunday December 6th
Your donation can double in it's value!
Help the wonderful Birds of The Oasis!
Please make a donation of any size within the next two weeks
Help us help them!!!




The Oasis Annual Holiday On-line Auction has begun!!
Starting TODAY and running through Sunday December 6th
We have a number of wonderful items to Bid on.
Go to:

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Will you be in Southern Arizona December 5th and/or 6th?
Come to the Annual Cascabel Holiday Faire.
The Oasis Sanctuary
will be open for Tours and our holiday Gift Store will feature many bird-lover Gifts.
HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!!!

Sybil Erden, Executive Director
The Oasis Sanctuary
www.the-oasis.org
520-212-4737
We can always use Volunteers...
Do you have time to learn about Parrots?
Come'on out!