Serenity Now!!!

I went and walked around a bit for lunch. It’s a mild sunny day but I didn’t go very far, Times Square is packed with tourists today.* sigh * Yes, I know they are good for the economy of New York City but must they all stand in large groups of clustered walls. I am developing a new dash and slide walking method to get through the throngs of people. It just doesn’t make for a relaxing walk. Since I only had 30 minutes…I was out there just long enough to get some air, grab a quick sandwich and go back to the office. I really miss smoking, on days like this I really want one.

Anyhoo, as I was walking back to the office a woman passed me in a blue polka dot dress and Durango boots. It was a cute look, the dainty feminine dress juxtaposed against the squared toe boots. A flight of fancy and she seemed to be pulling it off as she took long strides down the street carrying with her a lime green messenger bag. She was not shy about color or making a statement. If I wore that same outfit, I don’t think I could pull it off. You have to have a certain bravado and carefree air about you to do that and get away with it. Even if I wasn’t working at a finance company, I know my tendency is plain jane black and grey clothing. Occasionally, I will have a moment of wanting color with some crazy pattern. I digress, I went off on this tangent and now I don’t know what my point is.

Ah yes, a walk around Times Square is neither relaxing nor much for clearing the cobwebs. Instead, it puts me in a bit of a bad mood. I came back grumpier than when I left. So much for getting some air. I think I may have to come up with a Holo-Band to escape for awhile. For all those Caprica fans…you know what I mean.

Peace,
L~


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Upcoming Readings

Hi folks,

I'm doing a couple of readings, November 5th and 13th as part of the New York Foundation for the Arts Boot Camp Arts Festival.  If you are in NYC, I

 hope you can drop by one of the readings (details below)--will be great to see you there.

You can see the full schedule of events here: (http://nyfabootcampfestival.wordpress.com/schedule/)

NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS BOOT CAMP ARTS FESTIVAL

In Abundance:  Poetry Reading Featuring Liliana Almendarez and Wanda Phipps 
November 5, 2010 at 6-7pm
The Bowery Poetry Club ( http://www.bowerypoetry.com/#Event/95992 ) 
308 Bowery
New York, NY 10012
Tickets $5 at the door.

Liliana will be reading from her book of poetry, A Scorched Page.  She will read from some of her new work as well.  Her poems are inspired by nature and every day life. From folks waiting for a train to the birds that fly past her backyard, to the memories that sneak up on a quiet afternoon, they are all fair game for inspiration.

Wanda will read from her two books: Wake-Up Calls: 66 Morning Poems and Field of Wanting: Poems of Desire as well as the new work, Silent Pictures Recognize the World,written in response to static photographic images which mutate in writing into film noir scenes and dark romances. Stephen B. Antonakos will accompany her on guitar with tonal equivalents to the poems. Her work honors dailiness, the details of the personal, as well as the ecstasy of randomness that brings us all together.

and

Artist Highlights:  Liliana Almendarez, Wanda Phipps, Kate Kirtz, Ryan Murdock, and Gretchen Farrar

November 13, 2010 at 7pm
LaunchPad ( http://brooklynlaunchpad.org/ )
721 Franklin Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11238, FREE!!!

A night of poetry reading, musical performances, and a film screening.  Reading by Liliana Almendarez, Wanda Phipps (accompanied by guitarist Stephen B. Antonakos), and Kate Kirtz.  Short film screening by Ryan Murdock.  Musical performance by Gretchen Farrar.

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Today I am super duper grateful for my support system.  :-)  Last night, my writing group met and we discussed writing.  Lots of constructive feedback is good to hear.   Then Christine and I went to dinner and chatted a bit longer about what we’re struggling with in terms of writing. She suggested I put aside the play and work on my sci-fi story that has been bubbling up for me.  Mind you, Tony has been saying the same thing but I couldn’t hear him. I was stubbornly trying to push through this brick wall.  Anyway, the suggestion made a huge difference because I woke up this morning motivated.  So as I put to wash 5 loads of laundry, I am also going to spend the day putting the word out on some upcoming readings and taking some quiet time to write.  Those are my top two priorities everything else I get accomplished will be gravy.  Wish me luck~

It's now 1:25 pm in the afternoon and I spent the morning writing.  My eyes are sparkling.  I wrote up the first five pages to my very first sci-fi novel.  It's a rough first draft but it's exciting.  I also managed to finish three loads of laundry.  Two more to go and I'll be done with that as well. I could keep going with the story BUT I need some lunch and finish up some other things.  YAY!!!

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