There's No Place Like Their Home
(Check Della, enjoying the AC. As I have a bad cold, ya' think she'd be nice enough to post for me. Felix (the cat), was chagrined, so he hid––feh. All pics enlarge)
Hey there! (cough, sniff)
I've returned from London, with two souvenirs: an ashtray for my close friend and star mixologist, the über-cool Sharon "Boi" Jackson, and a nasty cold from the menopausal weather they call summer. And yes, I did buy some yarn––many thanks to all you enablers that commented, particularly Chris, who got there first; thank the ancestors, a weak dollar, gave me the strength to say no (after the first purchase). I also took in a good part of the city, while Mr. K––who humorously now refers to himself as the low-rent mogul––was back to back in business meetings.
Back in the city that never slept, the announcements kept coming in, so my adventures will have to wait. Folks, here's the latest and the greatest…
Bringing Joy To The Big Screen
(Not yellow, but golden––like the color of honey; a photo of Joy D.––you GO, sistah).
After a coupla years of hard work, and a lot of support, my co-worker Joy Dietrich finally released her film––and it won a Jury Award for Best Director at CineVegas! Tie A Yellow Ribbon parts the blinds for a glimpse into the world of young Asian-American women, in particular, a troubled Korean adoptee.
Her movie, which she co-produced with Jed Films, will have its New York premier at the 10th annual Urbanworld/Vibe Film Festival, this Saturday June 23, and at the 30th annual Asian American International Film Festival, on Friday, July 27th. Do go to the Jed Film's site for a look at the slammin' trailer, and information about the production.
Now, I'm not gonna rant, but hey––put down your needles and hooks, and get out to either––or both––of these venues, so that your brain can get some real refreshment. You know why? Because there are stereotypes more important to counteract, than merely the perception of knitters––trust me.
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Have needle will travel! I'm so jealous, but I ain't hatin'! BTW thanks for tip about the restaurants in NYC! I am willing to give it another go!
Posted by: knitaholictoo | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 04:16
Aw. :) I hope you feel better soon! I'm still giggling about the Big Merino tea towel, btw.
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10:21
Thank you very much.
Posted by: Yarn Shop | Sunday, July 01, 2007 at 09:07
sahara. hope your feeling better i wanted to know if you can meet with me to find out your availabilty to help our 1199 Retired Members with their sewing
class. i know you are busy and got ma lot on your plate please let me know if it is still possible paul
Posted by: paul griffin | Monday, July 02, 2007 at 09:04
Hope that you are feeling better. I'll have to try to look for the movie. Maybe it'll come out this way.
Posted by: Wanda | Friday, July 06, 2007 at 09:52