Still available for $20 (free shipping),
there are a few remaining Box of Haiku sets
from the original edition of 50.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Saturday, November 5, 2011
2011 Fundraising Success
Toby's Team in Training event was a success. She raised $1800 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, exceeding a total of $5000 during the last three years. Box of Haiku contributed $260. Tuesday, August 23, 2011
35 Poems from 25 Places
Thank you to all the writers who kindly participated in my
project to make it a rich array of contemporary haiku...
Michael Doucet, Abner Burnett, Robin Hall, Erin Soucise,
Heather Connor, Stephen Futral, Lory Poulson, Betsy Pond,
Louis Sanscartier, Trudy Stern, Michael Morgulis, Tom Revilla,
Abner Burnett, Robin Hall, Jacqueline Hannaford, Noel McLellan,
Lucy Peipins, Ginny Pendleton, Juan Luis Quintana, Teresa Peipins,
William Biesty, Birrell Walsh, Ed Taylor, Anne Bartelt,
Mark Casper, Pat Pendleton, Mary Minillo, Lyn Loubere, Shelly Heinz
FOOT
For all who run, walk, skip, jump, dance, swim, wander
Limited edition of 50 boxed sets now available--
Each boxed set (5.25 x 3.75 inches) contains 40 poem cards
$20 donation
Each boxed set (5.25 x 3.75 inches) contains 40 poem cards
$20 donation
(more if you are feeling generous)
I will be happy to mail this to you for no extra charge
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Give All To The Present
Philosopher Albert Camus wrote: “Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” Giving is a celebratory act of appreciation for life. The desire to give back to others seems to be a natural outcome of enduring the myeloma experience, especially when one is well again.
We do this in many small ways, but joining forces with a larger group can be meaningful. I have entertained the notion of training for one of the athletic fundraising events, but both the physical training and fundraising commitment are daunting.
My good friend of 35 years is participating in her third Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training event. Toby was a wonderful support to me during a year of treatment and recovery—visited three or four times from several states away at a time when a wrist injury was slowing her down.
I am proud of Toby's willingness to take this on over and over again. She will walk 13 miles to complete the San Francisco Nike Challenge half marathon in October. Her 3-year fundraising total will soon top $5000 dedicated to blood cancer research, education, and patient assistance. Asking people for money is a brave act at a time when organizations in all communities are desperate for support and individuals are struggling financially.
Pondering all this sparked an idea to create an artistic offering to help with Toby’s fundraising effort.I am creating a limited edition of boxes filled with individual cards printed with haiku poems on the theme of foot, feet, running, or walking. “Box of Haiku” sets will be assembled and available during August in exchange for a small donation. All proceeds will go to Toby’s Team in Training fund.
The ancient art of haiku poetry is a simple and profound form that focuses on a single insightful moment that is rooted in the physical world of the senses and presented in a 17-syllable format.
Perhaps Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will add an “M” to their name someday to acknowledge that myeloma is a significant form of blood cancer. In the meantime, they remain a worthy organization. I was one of the many to benefit from their patient reimbursement program. Assistance with treatment co-payments is just one of the LLS funded services.
Anyone in really good shape may wish to consider a unique physical and fundraising challenge next February 2012. This one is entirely focused on Myeloma. The “vertical marathon” will be hosted by the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s Power Team. All you have to do is step up 86 flights--a mere 1566 steps--to the top of the Empire State Building!
We do this in many small ways, but joining forces with a larger group can be meaningful. I have entertained the notion of training for one of the athletic fundraising events, but both the physical training and fundraising commitment are daunting.
My good friend of 35 years is participating in her third Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training event. Toby was a wonderful support to me during a year of treatment and recovery—visited three or four times from several states away at a time when a wrist injury was slowing her down.
I am proud of Toby's willingness to take this on over and over again. She will walk 13 miles to complete the San Francisco Nike Challenge half marathon in October. Her 3-year fundraising total will soon top $5000 dedicated to blood cancer research, education, and patient assistance. Asking people for money is a brave act at a time when organizations in all communities are desperate for support and individuals are struggling financially.
Pondering all this sparked an idea to create an artistic offering to help with Toby’s fundraising effort.I am creating a limited edition of boxes filled with individual cards printed with haiku poems on the theme of foot, feet, running, or walking. “Box of Haiku” sets will be assembled and available during August in exchange for a small donation. All proceeds will go to Toby’s Team in Training fund.
The ancient art of haiku poetry is a simple and profound form that focuses on a single insightful moment that is rooted in the physical world of the senses and presented in a 17-syllable format.
Perhaps Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will add an “M” to their name someday to acknowledge that myeloma is a significant form of blood cancer. In the meantime, they remain a worthy organization. I was one of the many to benefit from their patient reimbursement program. Assistance with treatment co-payments is just one of the LLS funded services.
Anyone in really good shape may wish to consider a unique physical and fundraising challenge next February 2012. This one is entirely focused on Myeloma. The “vertical marathon” will be hosted by the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s Power Team. All you have to do is step up 86 flights--a mere 1566 steps--to the top of the Empire State Building!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Write a Haiku Poem for Fundraising Project
foot or feet--running, walking, dancing,
skipping, swimming, jumping...
My friend, Toby Salk, is participating in her third Team in Training to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She will walk 13 miles in the Nike Challenge half marathon this October in San Francisco.
Toby hopes to exceed a $5000 3-year total this year. I am helping with the fundraising effort by creating a limited edition of boxes filled with individual cards printed with each haiku submission, the writer's name, city and state. Completed Box of Haiku sets will be available in September for a small donation. Proceeds will go to Toby Salk's Team in Training fund.
Most people likely have known a friend or family member touched by a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma). The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society funds research, education, and patient assistance for people with blood cancers (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma). At a time when medical costs are rising and medical insurance coverage is diminishing, organizations such as LLS are needed more than ever.
What is Haiku Poetry?
The ancient art of haiku poetry is a simple and profound form that focuses on a single insightful moment that is rooted in the physical world of the senses and presented in a 17-syllable format.
Haiku is sometimes humorous and it often suggests the deep mysterious nature of all existence. It is a practice that is frequently introduced to school children. 18th century haiku poet, Issa, wrote…
A GIANT FIREFLY
THAT WAY, THIS WAY, THAT WAY, THIS—
AND IT PASSES BY.
Creating haiku calls upon you to become still and present in order to notice the truth of the moment.
1) Jot down of few notes about your immediate experience. What do you see, hear, feel, and smell?
2) Central to the beauty of traditional haiku is a reference to the season--either the actual word naming the season (summer, fall, winter, spring)--or a word that suggests it, such as the name of a month or a characteristic of the particular season (such as snow, heat, withering leaves, fresh blossoms, fire fly).
3) The basic haiku format is three non-rhyming lines. The first line is 5 syllables. The second line is 7 syllables. The third line is 5 syllables. There is a long hyphen at the end of the first or second line, wherever you choose to place an emphasis.
I wrote this during our summer heatwave...
FEET SINK IN SOFT SAND
FLUTTER AND KICK IN WARM WAVES--
LAKE OF HAPPINESS.
Haiku may soothe your soul and it is fun to play with. Be warned...once you start creating haiku, it may be hard to stop.
Haiku may soothe your soul and it is fun to play with. Be warned...once you start creating haiku, it may be hard to stop.
Enjoy!
Please support this effort by emailing one small poem to...
Your help with this project will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Pat Pendleton
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