Jan in Japan at age seventeen
With about ten more minutes of work, I’d be in a position to punch “publish” on today’s planned post. Given the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, that doesn’t seem appropriate.
My heart goes out to that nation. About a million years ago, it sheltered me for six wonderful weeks and gave me my first taste of adult independence. Perhaps that’s why their struggles feel personal to me in a way other countries’ haven’t necessarily.
Next week I was going to blog about the Writers for the Red Cross initiative that I’m part of this year, along with a contingent from Writer Unboxed. This seems like a good time to mention it. I’ll give you the specific link to my wee offering later, but for now, consider having a look at this page.
While making a donation, you can build a book club; obtain unpublished, autographed books; receive critique on book proposals or partials; and get coaching on a blogging tour.
Final date of this round of bidding takes place Sunday, March 13, 2011.
Be safe, me Zesties. No matter our struggles, if you’re reading this, last night’s events probably gave you a deeper knowledge of what and who you cherish. How’s about we turn that insight into legacy in the months and years ahead, even if we only speak more tenderly with one another?
Are you up for that?
I wonder if you can donate anonymously?
Also, what else do they need? Anything? Do they need other author’s to contribute books or ? I couldn’t find anything on that so assuming they’re okay on that?
Kat, I think they are closed to non-monetary contributions this year. There is a contact page on that site where you could ask. Here’s the page which explains about the event: http://www.writersfortheredcross.org/about-event/
Monetary contributions benefit disaster relief in the United States, from what I understand. That won’t help Japan specifically, but it will free up funds for them that might otherwise be kept in America.
Jan – disasters like this make the world smaller. thanks for making space to write about it.
Suzanne, with the news coverage we have these days it’s easy to feel connected but hard to know what to do. Thank goodness for our relief agencies.
Hi Jan:
Thanks for posting this. I’ve been through a few quakes but never experienced five minutes of shaking. Good grief! Love the concept of Writers for the Red Cross. Thanks for posting this.
Jen
Jen, I can’t imagine what it must be like for the children who endured all that. Fifty aftershocks, too. The scale of it is mind-boggling. Glad you’ve been safe, and I’m happy to pass along the link.