I thought I was going to be able to be in two places at once…kind of. You see, I was already committed to my students to have a publication party on Tuesday Dec.7 at the Artists Union Gallery. But since that didn’t start until 730, I thought I’d go early to the Linchpin gathering at Candlelight, then slip out and join the reading at the AUG.
Unfortunately, the publication is still being bound at the college. There were some complications and confusions and the upshot is that they just didn’t get around to binding it and now, well, now I had to make a tough decision. The truth is, I’m a Linchpin when it comes to my students and my publication. I have to do this for them; if I don’t, it won’t happen. Attending the gathering of Linchpins is something I’d like to do for me. But I’m truly not as indispensible to that group as I am to my students.
And if you’re wondering what in the world I’m talking about, what is all this Linchpin stuff and who is the world is Seth Godin, then just follow the link and read some post about it over at The Write Alley. You’ll be glad you did–because I have a strong suspicion that if you’re a reader of this blog, you too are a Linchpin. (And if you are, please say so in the comments!!)
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Tomorrow night, Tuesday Dec. 7 at 730pm, please join me at the Artists Union Gallery for an amazing evening of poetry, art and music followed by an open mic which will include readings by me (from my new book) and my students from our class publications. And some of these students are really good!
Dottie Grossman and Michael Vlatkovich will do a call and response performance; continue reading to see a video sample and for more details.
You Must Go See Documentary “Inside Job” says reviewer Ron Wells
LA Times reviewer Kenneth Turan says Inside Job will leave you thunderstruck. Why? Read guest blogger Ron Wells review and see for yourself. Or just see the movie. Please.
“It’s a Wall Street Government.” from Inside Job
Charles Ferguson’s powerful and extremely important documentary, “Inside Job,” dissects the financial industry which led to the collapse in 2007-2008 of the economic system of the United States and many countries around the world.
This is a terrifying and infuriating film, for it shows that a cancer has been injected into the entire body of that which we call America, and this cancer has spread everywhere and is continuing to spread due to men, and some women, who have no conscience, no morals, no God, except for the God of unfettered millions of dollars which they pray to on a daily basis. Read more…
Jeannie Mai’s video with Art Predator at 2010 Women’s Conference
Jeannie Mai of the Style Network’s video version of the Women’s Conference segment that I participated in….complete with video of me in Day 2 of 10 as a brunette. My version is still to come…!
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SantaCon, Wine Walk & Other Ventucky Winter Weekend Festivities!
Art Predator will be busy this weekend! Tonight is the SantaCon FFArtRide (SantaCon 2 is Sunday Dec. 19) and Saturday is the Winter Wine Walk! Plus there’s Indian music and food scheduled at the WAV, and Stewart-Brown is having a sample sale! See you on the prowl!
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SantaCon FFArtRide Tomorrow Night!
SantaCon ArtRide tomorrow night! Pimp your ride with Christmas Lights & meet up with us for some holiday madness! If you can’t make it for the FFArtRide, SantaCon 2 rides Sunday Dec. 19! Search for SantaCon on this blog to learn how to make your own Santa suit, for XMas carols, and other SantaCon rules including the 4 F’s!! (PS Watch for photos up from the ride!)
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Help WEV: Wine & Dine at Jade Restaurant Santa Barbara
Lots of great activities coming up this weekend! SantaCon, Wine Walk, WEV Winemaker Dinner and more!
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Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s AP’s famous chocolate rum pecan pie recipe!
Lots to be grateful for this year…thank you for being one of my readers!
Have a wonderful thanksgiving!
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Wines for a Happy Thanksgiving
I tell you, I am grateful for WINE this Thanksgiving! I just bought a bunch and I can’t wait to taste and write about them for you!
Pondering what wine to pair with your Thanksgiving day? Check out this blog post full of recommendations!
And have a great Thanksgiving! It’s crazy out there–I just came from Trader Joe’s–so be careful!
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You’re Invited On An Adventure to … Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles!
Want to go on a wine tasting adventure to Bianchi Winery in the Paso Robles with me to meet, chat, tour and taste with Bianchi winemaker Tom Hall? I’m looking for some fun people who are passionate about wine to join me! Travel included (if you meet me in Ventura!)
Sound like you? Interested? Check out this competition on Wine Predator! More information to come!
PS Bonus points if you’re a subscriber to one of my blogs!
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