I can’t believe we let two days go by without stopping at The Heron’s Nest
to see its December edition. I hope “chief judge” Christopher Herold won’t
hold me in contempt.
Among the dozens of fine haiku, two by f/k/a Honored Guests
were selected as this month’s Editor’s Choices:
crackling beach fire —
we hum in place of words
we can’t recall
Flooded plain —
fence tops show which water
belongs to whom
Editor’s Choices, The Heron’s Nest VI:11 (Dec. 2004)
Click here to see this month’s winner of the Heron’s Nest Award, a fine haiku by
Joann Klontz, along with commentary by Paul David Mena, part of which has
a great tip for haiku poets (and worked for dagosan this morning):
“When a haiku poet is devoid of inspiration, he or she needs only to
look to the sky. Whether the moon waxes or wanes, shooting stars
silently arc above us, or clouds render the heavens a featureless
expanse of utter nothingness, it is often our only consistent Muse.
Winter stars are all the more poignant in their contrast with the dark
sky, a contrast that heightens with each sleepless hour.”
If you haven’t seen the United Church of Christ 30-second ad that was refused
UCC describes the ad:
The UCC’s first 30-second television advertisement – part of the
denomination’s new, broad identity campaign – began airing nationwide
on Dec. 1, stating that – like Jesus – the United Church of Christ seeks
to welcome all people, regardless of ability, age, race, economic circumstances
or sexual orientation.
Information Empowers Consumers: This is great! On Dec. 9:
“On Dec. 9, Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports,
will be launching Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, an innovative public
education project that will help you find prescription drugs that fit your budget—
especially if you are a senior or have no prescription drug coverage. Visitors to
the Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs website will be able to view the latest findings
about the comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of many widely used
prescription drugs. We will tell you what you need to know when you talk to your
doctor about switching to more cost-effective medications.” (via Sabrina)
Maybe folks who have been spending $200 a month for a “miracle” pain reliever will decide
that $2 a month aspirin or ibuprofen is a far better value.