and it's everywhere - not just in Vancouver and Victoria. Same here in Campbell River. The new "Re-Imagine the Row" will see rental above commercial in a block that was demolished. Who will be able to afford the new commercial rents?

I remember that - thanks for clarifying Robert, I was just about to ask. So, installed in 1981 - only the second roof replacement in 40+ years.

I am feeling this right now - months of rejections have piled up. It's definitely feeling like a slog. But, we persist.

hope the heat dome subsides soon for you Mark - this is our reality often in the summer on the east coast of Vancouver Island.

thanks Robin - I haven't been here much. I did find it. I appreciate all your efforts.

thank you Robin - and, I wonder - did I miss a June update?

welcome to Bsky!

that makes sense

you are most welcome - sorry I missed this earlier.

exactly

they didn't join WWI right away either!

I think one asks for 3 months before sharing, the other 6 months. I was ok with that as a newbie poet. Now, 6 months seems long to me.

they even had a contract, and when I questioned them, they said they had been advised to proceed in this fashion. Not worth it, in my opinion. If it was a top-tier litmag then I'd consider but not a new magazine. There are several small print magazines/anthologies who have been very good to me...

that is also where I tend to land. One newer magazine wanted a year. Nope.

there's a newer one that wanted a year. No way. I understand 3 months for a smaller print magazine since they want to drive sales.

although I still don't know the infamous occasion. It wasn't Nicholson's marriage. Wrong date.

something to do with Obama?

it was a wonderful opportunity - it was great to connect with people world wide across generations.