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I am a 63 year old former socialworker and shipyard electrician. I have written poetry since I was 13 and am interested in class in the poetry community, focusing on working class communication. One of 4 poets in Gaston, Oregon population 625.- a shipyard electrician for 17 years with a MSW acquired at 52 years of age, semi-retired activist. The last winner of the Portland, Artquake competition in the 90’s. and a winner of Washington State Poetry Assn. humorous poetry competition in the 90’s. Has been published in Stanza, NW Literary Review, Upper Left Edge, Tradeswomen’s Network Newsletter, Black Cat and Carcenogenic. Self-published Stray- Work chapbook in the 80′s and Work Poems in the 90′s- both chapbooks are now out of print. Read locally at 3Friends Coffeehouse, Forest Grove Writers Open Mics, Hillsboro’s Walters Art Center open mics. Has co-lead writing workshops at the Forest Grove Library.
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November 24th, 2010 - 03:08
Hi Mary, The sky isn’t falling, but the library in Jefferson Oregon just might. We need your help! The 150-year old-Conser House which serves as our library has recently been determined to be severely structurally deficient and must be replaced. “How can I help?” you ask. “Easy as can be!” we reply. You can 1. Send an autographed copy of one of your book(s). 2. Make a cash donation – no gift is too small or too large. 3. Submit a favorite recipe and a narrative of your choosing for inclusion in a cookbook with the working title of Authors and Appetites. For your convenience a project brochure and submittal form are available on request. Question or comments please reply to this email or if voice contact is preferable we can be reached at 541.327.2423. Thanks and in anticipation, Linda
December 11th, 2010 - 06:49
Hi Mary,
Here I am at your site. Since it asked for comments. I’m sending you this one: I love you, Mary!
Carla
December 11th, 2011 - 01:53
Call me wind because I am aobusltely blown away.
January 27th, 2013 - 03:45
Love you too!
February 28th, 2012 - 15:54
Really great stuff! Had a chance to take a look at your website and read a sample of your work. Who Knew!!#$% I like it! Congratulations on your Book, can’t wait to get a copy!!!!!
February 25th, 2013 - 16:23
Call me Late To The Party, because I just found this site.
Was trying to reach you personally & I am appraently an e-mail address or two behind.
Much love – Jack D.