You know how it is, when someone you know dies — or more so, the wife or

husband of someone you know — you sit there thinking: “This is so sad. If

only there were something I could *do*…”

Well, for once, I am doing something. It’s not much, but it will help

someone somewhere a little, and in the meantime spread some beautiful poetry

around.

I’m just off to the P.O. to mail 16 poetry CDs in memory of Patricia. Many, many

thanks to all who responded. My offer — all proceeds to a charity selected

by Jim Cooke — runs through to the end of the month. If you don’t already

have “36 Great American Poems,” please consider it.

*All* PayPal proceeds are dedicated to Patricia, by the way. I’m covering

postage & packing costs myself.

And even if you don’t want to respond to this particular appeal, please

consider, the next time a friend or relative is in grief, that with a little

thought and a small sacrifice of money or time, there always *is* something

you can do…