My new friend Patti Digh, of the 37 Days (what would you be doing if you only had 37 days to live?) blog, has just published another book--but this is not just another book...it's the amalgamation of much of her life work and passion, and its title is: life is a verb
NOW AVAILABLE! For a signed, inscribed copy, go to 37days.net.
"Damn, girl. You write good." Lee Hancock, Dallas Morning News
This is a smorgasbord of soulful story, art, photography that Patti has put together with the help of the friends from around the world that she has made through her blog and work. It is a tour de force of living soulfully and even dangerously by some standards. Even the paper the book is printed on is lovely...you know the kind of book that you pet like a beloved cat?
sure nuf, Dave, she took this photo just like you said, nonchalantly with her left hand!
That would be me on the left with the cheesy smile...
I had the privilege of meeting Patti in Portland, Oregon this past July while she was teaching at Reed College. She's a gracious, funny, connector. With an earthy drawl, she's the kind of person you'd love to sit down and have a mint julep or 3 with...and then the conversation would get even more lively...probably even a tad bawdy--you know how you just know these things? Unfortunately, I didn't get to have those mint juleps with her--hopefully there will be another time to make up for the lost one!
Honoring the roots of her blog, Patti did a 37 day countdown to the book's unveiling. She asked her readers to send in stories about how their lives would change if they indeed had only 37 days left to live. The 37 published responses were inspiring, challenging and sometimes brought tears to my eyes. There are pictures and stories of the book crossing multiple country lines in interesting ways. There are 'verb sightings' around the globe. It's a movement--teaching us how to practice our living so that when we come to dying--and one of these days it won't be practice--it will be as easy as letting a balloon slip out of our hands.
When I read another new friend's post tonight, I knew that I needed to get in gear and do this post. Dave Pollard of the 'How to Save the World' blog, is relishing Patti's book like a dog with a new bone. It's sweet to hear how he's working it through his psyche and soul. Thanks, Dave, for the kick!
We're hoping to bring Patti to Bend, Oregon in the spring of 2009 to do some talking and connecting and some of her own inimitable loving. I encourage y'all to ask her to come to your area--this is a topic that needs to be dialogued about, with a person you don't want to miss.
These lovely tiles are available here.
Go get the book, or order it on Amazon, here. You'll be further along your path to making peace with your life, making love with your life, and verbing it everywhere!
Thanks, Patti. You're one of a kind. Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement. You are not just loved, you are love!
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