Thank you so much to everyone who braved cop assault and torrential downpours to come out to Verdant last night.  It was lovely to read to a friendly crowd and catch up with old friends.  And OMG, the readings and performances!  Master taiko drumming, heavy metal haiku, real and fictional life stories in poetry and prose, pouring the tea on the summit leaders' wives.  Lots of laughter, some tears, lots of hootin' and hollerin'.  The night was a healing balm.  And I believe all the performers were able to come away with a little change from the take at the door.  Thank you so much to writer Anna Camilleri for creating a night of verdancy.