jaeleslie

This morning I submitted a poem to an international project by some papermakers and calligraphers I know, and in response got an email of thanks apparently from a tree.

http://treewhispers.com/

It is based in the midwest, with installations and workshops all over, in addition to the website. The website tells how to make circular papers with common materials you have around the house. Years ago, a friend who has since moved away showed me the simple, powerful technology of paper. The first pieces I made with her (with cattail fluff embedded) were round. Our study group might make some handmade paper pieces for this project too.

I am looking forward in this brave new century to the titanic power struggle between Bush III or IV -- could one of his daughters possibly become our first female president? -- and Ahnold's kennedy-children.

Okay, so my political thought naturally tends toward fantasy. At least my George III scenario is more fun than apocalypse now.