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2006 Toward the Light Concert - the voices

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence
is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.

Carl G. Jung

Fenna Schaapman co-host

special guest reader

 

poet Kirk Miles
poet Megan Gelhar

 

 

Light Up the Word Foundation
Poetry Judge Mary Elizabeth Lauzon

     

poets Davis Hersberger and Rachel Giesbrecht

" What a great event you put on!  I had no idea what to expect so the entire evening was one delightful surprise after another.  Such a neat crowd, too. Thanks again for the invite – I hope to attend again next year and I’ll be (I’m already) telling my friends all about it."

 Joy Brockhoff, President  JoyFull Promotions

Help us to be ever faithful gardeners of the spirit, who know that without darkness nothing comes to birth, and without light nothing flowers.

May Sarton

LuciDream

2006 Poetry and Photography Anthology
click here for details, poetry excerpts and ordering information

 

 

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

Edith Wharton

 

"It was simply marvelous!  What a wonderful turnout!  I congratulate you and Deb and all those who assisted in producing the best Light show so far.  You just keep getting better.  I admire your energy and integrity!" 

Annie of Annie's Book Company, Calgary

Everything feels crazy. But on small patches of earth, I can see just as much messy mercy and grace as ever.

Anne Lamott

I get by with a little help from my friends.

John Lennon

singer Lara Yule Singh

photographer Skye Dack

 

poet Nancy Sawa

 

poet Susan Unger
photographer Janice Starko

Deb Clay, co-host

 

      

poet Gary D. Buxton

" . . . thank you Fenna and Deb for creating such a unique and energizing event . . . " 

Cindy O'Neil, President, The Society of Poets, Bards & Storytellers

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Buddha

 

 

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