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Marilyn Stablein and Brittney Corrigan – Reading and Q&A

The Tiny Theater PDX 3306 SE 65th Ave, Portland

The Voice of Empathy continues at thetinytheaterPDX, 3306 SE 65th Ave, Portland, OR. Please spread out the parking around the neighborhood to avoid congestion. The series showcases poets whose work investigates the human capacity for compassion and generosity and invites the reader/listener to care deeply for others and the world. This description is for the poets’ reference only and does not presume to impose any constraints on the work selected for presentation. There is room for 37-39 poetry lovers. Please come a few minutes in advance to reserve your seats. In case of snow, please monitor this event for possible rescheduling. Marilyn Stablein, poet, essayist and multimedia artist, published 3 books this year: Milepost 27: Poems; Houseboat on the Ganges & A Room in Kathmandu:…

Free

Big Dreams, Daily Joys

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland

Elise Blaha Cripe’s Big Dreams, Daily Joys (Chronicle) is an empowering guide to establishing healthy habits so that it's easy (and fun!) to accomplish long-term goals – filled with simple-to-follow techniques, rituals, and exercises for accomplishing day-to-day tasks and making progress on bigger goals. For those who feel overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and the stresses that come with daily life, Big Dreams, Daily Joys is an invaluable resource for anyone who is tackling a creative project, running their own business, or simply trying to manage time more efficiently.

Free