Dennis, Judy, Marvin, Spencer, Rene, Gerry, Carolyn, Ginger, Mira, Jacques, Paul, Josy
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................................................... Section One: Table Notes ............................................................................ (Note: these notes were taken at the table and have NOT been approved or corrected by the speakers. Reader beware of inevitable misunderstandings and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the table Wednesday this week:
Dennis Kinsley, Judy Cirillo, Spencer Konicov, Marvin Kraus, Gerry Kraus, Mira Rodwan, Jacques Valerius, Paul Valerius, Ginger Lee Frank, Ellen Bierhorst, Josy Trageser, Rene Piper, Carolyn Aufderhaar, Brooke Audreyal.
Forclosures...
Song... “come follow follow...”
Ellen read the preamble with additions by Mira.
EARTHSPIRIT RISING Conference... Fabulous speakers of national eminence... See blurb below.
Ellen can now give free Alexander Lessons. See below.
Gerry: yesterday at city council, Crowley introduced the Environmental Justice Ordinance. Got a lot of support... Will be voted on in committee in two weeks. Tues 26 May at noon, council chambers. We need a showing of support. If you cannot come in person, send email to council.
Esp. Greg Harris is the fence sitter. Supporters are: Thomas, Crowley, Qualls, Monzell. Those seeming to be opposed are Berding, Bortz.
jeff.berding@cincinnati-oh.govchris.bortz@cincinnati-oh.gov
laketa.cole@cincinnati-oh.gov
david.crawley@cincinnnati-oh.gov
leslie.ghiz@cincinnati-oh.gov
greg.harris@cincinnati-oh.gov
chris.monzel@cincinnati-oh.gov
roxanne.qualls@cincinnati-oh.gov
cecil.thomas@cincinnati-oh.gov
Josy: “repurposing”. A photo show at the Met ... Another name for plagiarism. “It’s ok to steal another’s work and include it in your own work.” e.g. Mona Lisa with a mustache. Do you know any “repurposing” books or other stuff. The Feldenkreis group I am in is having a “Night of the Wild Carrots”... I adapted a famous Picasso, Magrit, ... And put carrots in them.
Others: in the surrealism exhibit in the Museum; “I’ll be watching you” was originally recorded in hip hop... In community theater and musicals songs are set to music that is familiar ... Classical symphonies that “quote” other famous themes ...
TOPICS
Jacques: people who have served time as felons, there is no system in place to help them re-enter society... A revolving door effect. They go back to prison.
Marvin: Obama’s first 100 days. People have mixed feelings.
Brooke: the health care bill... Did Pelosi say it will be voted on next week? Gerry: no, it will be by July.
OBAMA’S FIRST 100 DAYS
Marvin: everyone in cabinet has been approved. Many nominees had problems with IRS.
He will be appointing supreme court Justice. We’ll be interested to see who.
Closed Guantanamo prison. The state of Montana built a multi million dollar prison for those prisoners, and it is empty.
He released some info about torture; but quashed the release of photos of the torture. No useful purpose would be served. The ACLU wants them to be released.
Stimulus Package . J. says she has gotten a check; P. says I’ll get a bonus this year.
Wants to close incentives for overseas tax shelters.
Has been dealing with the banking crisis; he acted.
Banks have been given money, but it has not stimulated banks to pay better interest.
Spencer Obama has announced working on limiting pay for bankers whether or not they are taking federal money. Feels they are drastically overpaid.
Seems to be a good manager of social economics.
Gerry is going to introduce legislation to reform credit card industry.
Rene: the banks... I am a realtor. There is an $8000 tax credit for someone who is a new home buyer. Up to 8000 depending on the price of the home . Does not have to be paid back. It is for anyone who has not bought a house in 3 years... No income requirements. You are supposed to live in the house. You get a check. (google the “$8000 tax credit”)
( Federal Housing Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers: Home
A tax credit of up to $8000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before ...
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
Jacques asked a question...
Rene: it is the people who have money who know how to play the game and are benefiting. It is meant to be helping people buy homes who couldn’t before, but it isn’t working that way.
Paul: stocks have risen 2000 points since the bottom
Brooke: on NPR it said consumer spending is 70% of the economy.
Marvin: how Obama has dealt with the Taliban, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq.
He just replaced the general in charge ... The new general is the one who covered up a murder of a green beret guy.
Jacques: I believe that Afghanistan is where the war should have been in the first place, not Iraq. I'm glad Obama is starting to withdrawn out of Iraq, although much slower than originally intended. Troops are needed where the Taliban is.
Brooke: (I thought the question was What mistakes?) mistake not to appoint Howard Dean as sec’y of health. But Rohm Emm. Hates Dean. Rohm was a major error. Huge disappointment.
Dean is out there campaigning for our health care no matter what his official position is. He and Democracy for America (DFA) and moveon.org have joined forces for the Public Option in the health care reform. Public Option means that people can choose either a private company like Blue Cross or a public one like Medicare.
Rene: clarification about the mortgage defaulting ... Last Nov 20% of all homes were bank owned.
Marvin: I’ve been impressed with his role model. Nice things. Family plants a veg garden at the White House lawn. Everyone should be doing that. Set good tone for the country.
I think it’s great for the country to have children in the White House.
Gerry: because of the garden initiative, it made it acceptable at our condo to have a veg. garden . I am pleased that he is used his office as a bully pulpit to promote quality education, emphasizing the environment, health, but one of the negatives is his outrageous deficit that is getting worse, but hopefully the economy will rebound and we’ll pay it off...
Spencer I am exceptionally impressed that although he was elected on one set of issues, but when he was inaugurated an economic crisis hit. Nevertheless he keeps going back to his core values and issues. He seems to rely on a broad range of individuals to execute ideas. I am so pleased that after 8 years this administration is once again demonstrating culture...poetry, jazz.
Judy: Overall so impressed. Unflappable, clear, thinks things thru. But I am very concerned about the war. Fear the Taliban is going into Iraq now that we are leaving.
Ginger: Ilike the effect on the rest of the planet. I like what has happened around the world, a big reason I wanted him elected. A man with an arab and non arab name, has traveled, and lived in Indonesia, ... An international person. The whole world can look at us and say, “Wow, maybe the US is after all what we hoped it would be.” I was in England on Nov 8 and they were in tears, saying, “He is our president too!”
But no human could fulfill the expectations we have placed on him. What will happen when the bloom on the rose fades. Or will the examples of clarity, reasonableness, intelligence will influence the country as a whole.
His effect on science. He respects science. J
Josy: for years I have been raging against the previous president, saying that I was looking for a moral force, leader, bring us together. We need somebody we want to follow. He acts as a leader. Has keep ethics, good morals. Skills as an orator. He might even come to equal a Churchill. I have great hope.
Says “Torture destroys the moral fabric of the country.” That is the truth!
On Sunday mornings I watch Stephanopolous. The government officers are answering the questions much more directly and immediately and with clearly. Less obfuscation, more honesty.
If I could write him, I would ask for a Minister of Culture.
I have a French friend who said, if there was anything she’d love while here, it would be to kiss Obama.
Paul I really like Barack Obama. Greatest things since JFK. I am turned on by his speeches.
Like the way he has handled the Auto industry, fired Wagner. Multicultural. Intelligent. We are very fortunate. Great leader especially in these times.
IS IT THE INDIVIDUAL WHO CREATES THE MOMENT OR IS IT HISTORY that comes up with the challenges.
Spencer Truman in his first 100 days had the ending of European war, the Atomic bomb, and the occupation of Japan, and the Marshall Plan.
Ellen I am thrilled with the president. So relieved not to be ashamed, even guilty for our leadership!
Jacques ... All this civil unrest in Iraq now that we are pulling back. More suicide bombings. One of our troops in shell shock shooting 5 of our soldiers!
Rene: what about Obama’s plans re. immigration and illegal immigrants?
Spencer: ... We need to do something. They are building a 10 million $ fence. ...
Brooke: what about the idea of empowering Mexico so that people don’t need to come.
Spencer: Mexico is an oligarchy. We have in the US an insatiable appetite for drugs, and that ...
Jacques: as far as the Mexicans coming over... Look at the specific jobs they are taking? Low level jobs nobody wants. They have been the backbone of farm production ... We Americans are too lazy to labor in the farms...
Rene I am more upset about the non payment of taxes by those workers. In Princeton school district, we built 5 schools, mostly Hispanic kids , trouble learning to read, huge families... All the signs in the schools in Springdale school are in Spanish and English.
Spencer You are saying the same things that were said about the Irish, the Germans, ...
Brooke: multiple issues. Are we talking about the residents now, or about the new people who are about to come. Huge burden on hospitals. Teachers who are overburdened. Great stress on our society. I have no answers. Complex!
Judy They are no taking jobs away from people who are here.
Brooke they are serving a good function; there are a lot of facets.
Spencer: Rene’s negativity... An oft repeated refrain.
Rene: my point was not so much that they are taking jobs. At my condo the lawn care people can’t speak English. My point is that they are not paying taxes. People who don’t have jobs but who are using services. My ancestors came here as immigrants too.
Jacques: Americans have this idea that everyone is supposed to speak our language, English. But we go to other countries, and we usually don’t know their language.
~ End of Table Notes~
- Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
Yours,
Shirley Reischman
1st Chance to see Robert Moss...
Thursday, June 4, 7-9 pm
DIVINE DREAMING:Dreams in the History of Religions
Evening Lecture
Robert will explore the role of dreams and visions at the core of all religions, since the beginning of time.
Where: The Glendale New Church 845 Congress Avenue, Cinti. OH 45246
Cost: $20/person or $35/couple
For more information or to register, call 513.772-1478, email information@newchurch-cincy.org <mailto:information@newchurch-cincy.org>
2nd Chance to see Robert Moss...
Friday, June 5, 7pm
The Secret History of Dreaming
Book Talk and Signing
Robert will offer a FREE talk about his most recent book, The Secret History of Dreaming.
Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion
2692 Madison Road | Cincinnati, OH 45208
3rd Chance to see Robert Moss...
Sat June 6, 10-5 AND Sun June 7, 10-4
The Healing Power of Story
Weekend Workshop
What BIG Story is hunting you?
From dreams and shared journeys, spontaneous theatre and entertainments, youll harvest personal stories,
charged with energy and meaning, becoming author of your own life script!
Where: Women Writing for (a) Change, 6906 Plainfield Rd, Cinti, OH 45236
Cost: $225 before 5/15, $275 thereafter -- HURRY! Register now and SAVE $50!!
To register: Contact Robin at 513-659-3356 or roknrobinwrites@mac.com <mailto:roknrobinwrites@mac.com>
Who is Robert Moss?
Robert Moss is the pioneer of Active Dreaming, a fun and practical way to share dream stories. He was born in Australia, and his fascination with the dreamworlds dates from his childhood, when he survived three near-death experiences and first learned the ways of a traditional dreaming people through his friendship with Aborigines. He leads popular seminars all over the world and conducts a three-year training for teachers of Active Dreaming and a lively online dream school. He is also a bestselling novelist, journalist and independent scholar. He has been a professor of ancient history at the Australian National University, a syndicated columnist and a magazine editor. His seven books on dreaming include Conscious Dreaming, The Three "Only" Things: Tapping the Power of Dreams, Coincidence and Imagination and The Secret History of Dreaming. His novels include The Firekeeper and Fire Along the Sky which bring alive the shamanic dream practices of the Iroquois. His website is www.mossdreams.com <http://www.mossdreams.com/>
Support Health Care Reform... Sign petition to support Obama’s plan
Ellen --
Monday morning, an unlikely gathering of health care industry and union leaders emerged from the White House, announcing a historic agreement to lower medical costs and save the average family up to $2,500. This kind of broad coalition would have been unthinkable in the past, when the old politics of division and short-term self interest held sway. But this is a new day.
Yesterday afternoon, President Obama announced the three bedrock principles that any comprehensive health care reform must achieve: (1) reduce costs, (2) guarantee choice, and (3) ensure all Americans have quality, affordable health care. And he set a hard goal for getting it done by the end of this year.
For those determined to oppose reform, the President's announcement means lobbyists are already scrambling across D.C. For the rest of us, it means there's no time to lose. As we speak, Congress is negotiating the details for health care reform, so the first step is showing where the American people stand.
Please click below to sign a declaration of support urging Congress to follow President Obama's three core principles for health care reform -- and to enact them before the end of this year:
(The more signatures we have, the more powerful our message will be, so please add your name and then forward this note on to family and friends.)
The health care crisis is not new, but it's getting worse. For decades, real health care reform has been blocked by special interest lobbying and political point-scoring. We simply cannot go any further down this dangerous road of delay and denial. But we don't have to.
Yesterday's agreement marks only the beginning of the broad coalition we need. The most important reason this round of health care reform will be different is you. Last fall millions of regular people came together and did the impossible. Now, we've got to roll up our sleeves, join hands with those new to our movement, and do it again.
Congress is already hammering out the details of the health care package, and it could still go any number of ways. Our representatives need to understand that when the President lays out these three bedrock principles, Americans of every stripe are standing with him. Yesterday's diverse gathering was a powerful start -- and now it's up to us.
It's time to stand up. Please sign the declaration of support today:
http://my.barackobama.com/OrganizingforHealthcare
Reducing costs, guaranteeing choice, and ensuring care for all are ambitious goals, but they are nothing less than what the American people deserve. And passing real health care reform this year is nothing less than what the American people need.
Thank you,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
P.S. -- Here are some excerpts from the President's announcement yesterday that lay out the three principles for health care reform and why we need it this year. Please forward this note to people who want to know where the President stands.
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In the coming weeks and months, Congress will be engaged in the difficult issue of how best to reform health care in America. I'm committed to building a transparent process where all views are welcome. But I'm also committed to ensuring that whatever plan we design upholds three basic principles: First, the rising cost of health care must be brought down; second, Americans must have the freedom to keep whatever doctor and health care plan they have, or to choose a new doctor or health care plan if they want it; and third, all Americans must have quality, affordable health care.
These are principles that I expect to see upheld in any comprehensive health care reform bill that's sent to my desk -- I mentioned it to the groups that were here today. It's reform that is an imperative for America's economic future, and reform that is a pillar of the new foundation we seek to build for our economy; reform that we can, must, and will achieve by the end of this year.
Ultimately, the debate about reducing costs -- and the larger debate about health care reform itself -- is not just about numbers; it's not just about forms or systems; it's about our own lives and the lives of our loved ones. And I understand that. As I've mentioned before during the course of the campaign, my mother passed away from ovarian cancer a little over a decade ago. And in the last weeks of her life, when she was coming to grips with her own mortality and showing extraordinary courage just to get through each day, she was spending too much time worrying about whether her health insurance would cover her bills. So I know what it's like to see a loved one who is suffering, but also having to deal with a broken health care system. I know that pain is shared by millions of Americans all across this country.
And that's why I was committed to health care reform as a presidential candidate; that's why health care reform is a key priority to this presidency; that's why I will not rest until the dream of health care reform is finally achieved in the United States of America.
http://my.barackobama.com/unsubscribe
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Hi there friends,
I have been “approved” by my instructor to give lessons now, and until my graduation on June 9 when I will be officially certified, I may not charge. That means FREE ALEXANDER LESSONS Now. I am eager to start doing lessons, so please call me to schedule a time and by all means tell your friends and family.
Thanks for your interest in this wonderful work.
Ellen
Ellen Bierhorst, Ph.D. Holistic Psychologist http://www.lloydhouse.com ~~~513 221 1289~~~ The Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220
Dear Friends,
I wanted to share with you an effort that the Ohio Justice & Policy Center is leading to change a City of Cincinnati hiring policy that currently shuts its doors on all individuals with criminal records. Such a policy cuts off opportunity for thousands and excludes many eligible and well-qualified workers from serving the City.
To clarify, this is NOT an effort to force the City to hire former offenders indiscriminately or without consideration of their past mistakes. Instead, it is an effort to replace a blanket ban with a smarter policy that considers rehabilitation and whether the offense relates to the position's responsibilities. Such a policy recognizes that many individuals can and do turn their lives around, and employment is essential to this transition. Without employment, former offenders are more likely to return to criminal behavior, prison, or public assistance, where they will again be on the taxpayers' dime. Cities and counties across the country have made these changes and served as models for their communities, opening the doors to not only city jobs but private sector employment as well. Further, by facilitating successful rehabilitation, we make the entire Cincinnati community safer.
Below you will find a letter of support for you to sign.
In the next few weeks, we hope to get over a thousand Cincinnatians to sign the attached letter to show City Council that the City supports smart reform to improve public safety and expand opportunity. If this kind of change is something you would support, please sign and print, fax, or email the attached letter of support and return it to our office (see below for contact info).
And, please feel free to forward this to others!
Thank you,
Kate Hanisian
Ohio Justice & Policy Center
Development Director
215 E. 9th St., Suite 601
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.421.1108 ex. 15
513.562.3200 (fax)
khanisian@ohiojpc.org
LETTER OF SUPPORT:
Date:
City Council City of Cincinnati 801 Plum Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dear City Council:
I join with the Ohio Justice & Policy Center and other civic leaders who are asking the City of Cincinnati to end its blanket policy of denying employment to otherwise qualified applicants with felony convictions. It is very important, from a community safety standpoint, that we do all we can to ensure that former offenders, who have been rehabilitated and are otherwise qualified for employment, be given a chance to work and become productive, law-abiding citizens. I encourage the City to adopt guidelines to help determine whether an otherwise qualified applicant with a felony record should be hired. Among the facts and circumstances the City should consider in making the employment decision are: (1) the nature and gravity of the offense(s); (2) the time elapsed since the conviction(s); (3) the age of the applicant at the time of the offense(s); (4) the number of convictions; (5) any evidence of rehabilitation or mitigation presented by the applicant; and (6) the degree to which the conviction(s) relate(s) to the duties of the job for which the applicant has applied. These guidelines are important in making sure that only those former offenders who present minimal risk receive City employment. The City of Cincinnati should join the growing number of cities that are opening employment opportunities to people with felony records. It is important for the City to show leadership on this issue to encourage more private sector employers to hire former offenders.
Sincerely,
Name:
Address:
Return to: David A. Singleton
Ohio Justice & Policy Center
215 East 9th Street, Suite 601
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-421-1108 (phone)
513-562-3200 (fax)
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Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. is a good one. In practice over 30 years. 513 221 1289
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Free Violin/harpischord Recital with Jennifer Roig-Francoli (Jennifer is thrilling! Ellen)
Dear Friends, Students, and Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to a recital at CCM performed by Vivian Montgomery (harpsichord and fortepiano) and myself (baroque violin) on May 19. We will be performing two sonatas together, by Bach and Mozart, and Vivian will be performing two solo pieces by Bach and Montgeroult. I would love to have you there! Our concert flyer is attached.
Tuesday, May 19
Watson Recital Hall, CCM
8:00 p.m.
free admission
Vivian Montgomery (CCM Faculty), harpsichord & fortepiano
with Jennifer Roig-Francoli, period violin
Weekly Lurker Holly Robinson sends:
Keruv Panel Discussion: The Realities of Intermarriage
Sunday May 17, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Northern Hills Synagogue
http://nhs-cba.org/Keruv5-17-09.htm
David Pepper to run for State Auditor
Today, after weighing the opportunity for some time, I am declaring my candidacy to be your State Auditor in 2010. Governor Strickland will stand by my side in Columbus at 10:30 a.m. as we begin this important journey. (Check out www.davidpepper.com later today to watch the announcement).
May 15 deadline for earlybird discount. Register now! This is a national conference, located here this year. Great opportunity! ellen
Mark your calendar; Plan to attend; Ask for a brochure earthspiritrising@imagoearth.org; Register http://www.earthspiritrising.org/... these are the Powerful Dreamers. David Korten, et al.... Envision our world a different place...then see how you can bring it to being. ellen
June 12-14, 2009
Xavier University Cintas Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
EarthSpirit Rising: A Conference on Ecology,
Spirituality and Living Economies
examines economic models that are based on Earth's living systems.
highlights initiatives that support and expand local and regional production of food, energy, goods and services.
explores the cultural and spiritual dimensions of a transformation to living economies.
To register go here:
http://www.earthspiritrising.org/
Articles
- Stand by me ... Sent by Claudia Bernard
- On Swine Flu by local Naturopath Gina Perry N.D.
- Letter from Steve Sunderland asking our support for hero of the Dutch Nazi resistance
Claudia Bernard, Weekly lurker, sends audio video cool thing:
Hi, Friends,
I don't often send things out, and this one is a gift! It made my day yesterday! Enjoy yourselves, Claudia
Below is a link to one of the best pieces of sound engineering work I think I have ever seen. It is a composite audio/video of song whereby 20 additional tracks were laid in by different singers and musicians from different places around the world. The finished product is tremendous! The song itself is that classic standard "Stand By Me" originally released in 1955 by The Staple Singers and released again in 1961 by the Drifters.
This composite version is a real toe tapper, so turn up the speaker volume
Click Here: http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741
On Swine Flu by local naturopath
A Perspective on the Swine Flu
By Gina Perry, N.D.
We are receiving daily media reports about the Swine Flu in Mexico that has crossed our borders into the United States. Many people are feeling a great deal of concern over the spreading of this flu. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on May 3, 2009 that “News reports show cases of swine flue increasing almost hourly around the world, and the World Health Organization is poised to declare a pandemic – meaning a new flu virus is circulating worldwide and has the capacity to infect everyone on the planet”
Infect everyone on the planet? No wonder there is a great deal of fear surrounding this flu. I can still remember the stir raised by the swine flu, as I was just about to enter High School. Convinced that this flu would surely kill us all, the CDC quickly put together a vaccine that caused so much damage that the program was finally stopped. But not before over 40 million people were vaccinated. In 2003, we feared the spread of SARS in China to our country. In 2005, it was the rapidly spreading Bird Flu. It remains to be seen if the current Swine Flu outbreak will turn into anything substantial. In the meantime, you will best serve yourself by protecting your immune system. Regardless of what you are exposed to, a strong immune system is capable of fighting off such exposures. Here are my suggestions:
1) Get plenty of sleep – 7-8 hours a night are required by most people
2) Limit sugar – Refined sugar causes an immediate decrease in your white cell count. Lowered amounts of white cells mean fewer “soldiers” to fight the battle.
3) Minimize processed and artificial foods in your diet – Foods loaded with food dyes, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and flavors, sugar, trans fats and chemical fillers are devoid of the nutrients that necessary for building a strong immune system.
4) Manage your stress – Stress causes an immense immune burden. Ditto for negativity. If you’re not sure what to do with stressful situations in your life, make an appointment for a coaching session at WholeCare to help get you started.
5) Don’t ignore allergies – Poorly managed food and environmental allergies also cause the immune system to be overworked. We can help you identify hidden allergens, and modulate the immune system.
6) Drink enough water – Divide your body weight in half to find the number of ounces of pure water you need to drink on a daily basis. Do not let lack of thirst lull you into thinking you don’t need water. Once you begin drinking enough, your body will stop feeling “not thirsty”, as that is the same sort of defense mechanism that makes the body lose its hunger sensation after a few days without food.
7) Supplement – We have a number of immune boosting supplements available for both adults and children alike.
Don’t be in fear! Be proactive about your health. This protects you against the Swine Flu and every other virus, bacteria and cancer that may try to take up residence in your body. You will not only enjoy protection from disease, but will have vitality, energy, and a wonderful sense of well- being!
Letter from Steve Sunderland:
Dear Friends:
I am happy to write you that one of my heroes, Miep Gies, has reached 100 years of age. Miep was a critical person in the saving of the Anne Frank Diary and she and her late husband, Jan, dedicated their lives to educating the world about Anne and her dreams. Miep has set up a web site and needs to pay for it. She requests donations toward that goal. I know you will want to join me and many others in wishing her well, in thanking her for her continuous acts of teaching, and in helping with her economic need.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Please do not send any money to me. The address is included in the following letter.
I have included a note from Miep that I urge you to read and take some generous action.
In peace,
Steve
Steve Sunderland, Ph.D., Director
Peace Village
stephen.c.sunderland@uc.edu
professor of peace and educational studies
University of Cincinnati
College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
Cincinnati, OH 45221
919.2538A
MESSAGE FROM MIEP GIES
I truly thank you wholeheartedly for the overwhelming attention paid to my 100th birthday. A sea of flowers and letters all accompanied by moving well-wishes. It was of an abundancy and generosity that took my breath away. My dear friends, you made my day!
This birthday also caused me an unavoidable decision. Regretfully, I am unable to continue answering mail. Since 1997 I received over 5000 letters. Every letter I opened myself, read it and then gave it to Cor Suijk, who volunteered as secretary, telling him my remarks concerning its contents. Then, Cor wrote the answer, that I judged before signing it. This very time and energy consuming job is, I apologetically state, no longer a task that I can continue to do.
Therefore, my son Paul has developed a website regarding my life, including my answers to the 100 questions I am most asked.
I humbly invite you to open HYPERLINK "http://www.miepgies.nl" www.miepgies.nl <http://www.miepgies.nl> in place of writing to me and hopefully find there the information you are looking for.
It is my ardent hope that I can reimburse Paul the 9.000 Euro he spent on this website. Reluctantly I call on you, my friends, knowing that other needs exist, to consider a donation by sending a check to the Contemporary Holocaust Education Foundation, 20W 20th St, 2nd floor, New York, N.Y.10011. This foundation graciously agreed to administer a fund that will meet Paul’s bills. So, kindly earmark the check by stating its reason as: “Funding Website Miep Gies”.
Sincere gratitude comes from the bottom of my heart!
Books,Movies, Reviews It’s up to you folks to send me blurbs. I know you are reading. and going to movies. What? Is it good? Ellen.............................................
Good Calories Bad Calories, my friend who is savvy and smart says this is revolutionary for anyone interested in food and weight.
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Rapt
Attention and the Focused Life
Winifred Gallagher - Author
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Winifred Gallagher revolutionizes our understanding of attention and the creation of the interested life
In Rapt, acclaimed behavioral science writer Winifred Gallagher makes the radical argument that the quality of your life largely depends on what you choose to pay attention to and how you choose to do it. Gallagher grapples with provocative questions—Can we train our focus? What’s different about the way creative people pay attention? Why do we often zero in on the wrong factors when making big decisions, like where to move?—driving us to reconsider what we think we know about attention.
Gallagher looks beyond sound bites on our proliferating BlackBerries and the increased incidence of ADD in children to the discoveries of neuroscience and psychology and the wisdom of home truths, profoundly altering and expanding the contemporary conversation on attention and its power. Science’s major contribution to the study of attention has been the discovery that its basic mechanism is an either/or process of selection. That we focus may be a biological necessity— research now proves we can process only a little information at a time, or about 173 billion bits over an average life—but the good news is that we have much more control over our focus than we think, which gives us a remarkable yet underappreciated capacity to influence our experience. As suggested by the expression “pay attention,” this cognitive currency is a finite resource that we must learn to spend wisely. In Rapt, Gallagher introduces us to a diverse cast of characters—artists and ranchers, birders and scientists—who have learned to do just that and whose stories are profound lessons in the art of living the interested life. No matter what your quotient of wealth, looks, brains, or fame, increasing your satisfaction means focusing more on what really interests you and less on what doesn’t. In asserting its groundbreaking thesis—the wise investment of your attention is the single most important thing you can do to improve your well-being—Rapt yields fresh insights into the nature of reality and what it means to be fully alive.
Tri-State Treasures
I will be away for a few weeks, so have added additional items further out on the calendar. See you in June. Until then, Enjoy!!
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Men’s Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships [Wednesday-Sunday 6-10 May]: This event will bring more than 800 athletes, 800 coaches & thousands of spectators to the Cincinnati. Presented by USA Gymnastics, national governing body of the sport, the Championships will include 3 age divisions: Level 11 (16-18), Level 10 (14-15) and Level 9 (12-13 years). The Men’s Program is continuing to build on the positive momentum created from the extremely exciting & successful bronze-medal performance by our Olympic Team in Beijing. International success always starts with the talent & hard work of both our athletes & coaches at the junior level. The Junior Olympic National Championships is an exciting competition with tremendous performances at every age level, plus a look into the future of men’s gymnastics. Presented by The Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation & Queen City Gymnastics. At Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.345.3054 & www.cincysports.org.
Daniel L. Kline Neuroscience Lecture [Thursday 7 May @ 4 PM]: Attend a free lecture "To treat, or not to treat? That is the question. Estrogen, Mood & Menopause" by Natalie Rasgon, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Stanford School of Medicine, & Director of the Stanford Center for Neuroscience in Women's Health. Dr. Rasgon obtained her MD, PhD in Reproductive Endocrinology & another PhD in Pathological Physiology in Moscow, USSR. For 2 decades, she has studied the relationships between the central nervous system & reproductive hormones using brain imaging & other research tools to assess brain function in women, including depressed menopausal women. The lecture is sponsored by the D. L. Kline Neuroscience Fund. In the Rieveschl Auditorium, The Vontz Center, University of Cincinnati, 3125 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. More info @ hermanjs@ucmail.uc.edu.
The Brandon Meeks Quartet [Thursday 7 May @ 7:30 PM]: Meeks is the premier bassist in the Indianapolis area & one of the upper echelon bass players in the Midwest, respected across the country. Brandon has earned a reputation as an excellent electric & upright bassist, with his genuinely soulful & organic sound. Meeks will be joined by Dudley Owens on tenor & soprano sax, & Mark Lomax on drums. Special price for this show which will sell out. Cover charge $5; Jazz Club Members free. Happy Hour is $5 if there is no sellout (5-7 PM). Free parking. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31@gmail.com & www.jaspersmtlookout.com.
Women's Art Club of Cincinnati's 116th Juried Exhibition [Thursdays-Sundays 7-10 & 14-17 May @ 1-4 PM]: This annual exhibit is a regional show designed to showcase fine art created by women 18 years & older. Enjoy 76 jury-selected art pieces. Among the artists is Mary Beth King, debuting with "Conducting." After viewing it, consider buying the art at affordable prices. Located in the beautifully historic "old barn" in Mariemont. At 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227. More info @ 513-651-9220, info@womansartclub.com & www.womansartclub.com.
Dreams & Their Interpretation [Thursdays 7, 14 & 21 May @ 7-9 PM]: You'll talk about your dreams, work on the images & symbols human subconsciouses are presenting, & open up the dreams to provide more support for growth. Lots of fun, since dreams are often full of jokes & puns. $90 for 3 sessions; receive a certificate when you complete the class. Classes in Walnut Hills. More info & directions @ 513.281.6864 & patricia@patriciagarry.com.
Pecha Kucha Night Cincinnati - Volume 02 [Friday 8 May @ 6:30 PM]: Pecha Kucha Night Cincinnati will feature designers, architects, artists, sculptors, poets, photographers & philosophers. Pecha Kucha (pronounced Peh-Chak-Cha) is a global phenomenon. It is a public forum for creative people to informally share their work & ideas. The name Pecha Kucha (loosely translated as "chit-chat") is the Japanese term for the sound of conversation. Each PK presentation follows a 20x20 format: 20 images & 20 seconds to describe each. The result is 6 minutes & 40 seconds of exquisitely matched words & images that transform presentations into compelling beat-the-clock performance art. Tickets are $10. Doors open @ 6PM (tickets at the door); Pecha Kucha presentations @ 6:30-8PM; discussion continues at Courtyard Cafe 8-10:30PM followed @ 10:30 by live music. At Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ www.doyoupk.org.
Voodoo Objects - art [reception Friday 8 May @ 6-10 PM]: Almost one year ago, to the day, Victor Strunk hung an exhibition of his unique brand of drawings & paintings at NVISION. Victor returns with his most recent work & particular vision, this time in 3D, assembling parts & pieces of random objects, adding paint & sculptural elements, resulting in what Victor is calling “voodoo objects,” inspired by a recent trip to Mexico City. Reception includes music by DJMCMLXXIII & refreshments. Free. Exhibit runs thru June 7. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
Power Inspires Progress Pizza Party [Friday 8 May @ 5-9 PM]: This is a fund raiser for Power Inspires Progress (PIP), an employment education program for inner-city adults providing on-the-job training to build workskills & work history by operating small not-for-profit businesses: Venice on Vine Pizza Parlor, & Venice Catering. All you can eat buffet for $15 per person. Live music by Julian. BYOB. Come socialize with your friends & support a worthy cause. At Venice on Vine, 13th & Vine Street, Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.221.7020, rsaperstein@powerinspiresprogress.com & www.powerinspiresprogress.com.
Living an Integrally Transformative Life: How Integral Theory Can Help Us Reach Our Fullest Potential [Friday-Sunday 8-10 May]: Are you living life with the deepest integrity, realizing your fullest potential for being, relating & acting? This weekend retreat is an inquiry into the essential question of what it means to live an integrally transformative life. Caresse Cranwell is known for her ability to facilitate experiences to awaken awareness, aliveness & connectedness. Her deepest commitment is to support the flourishing of the whole community of life. $300 single occupancy; $250 double occupancy; $200 commuter. Discount for multiple registrations for this or other Grailville activities. Scholarships may be available. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340, events.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org/home.php?ID=39&eventid=888.
An Exploration of the Creative Process [Saturday 9 May @ 10 AM]: Shirley Maul will present selected sections of her performances, then try to answer such questions as "How do you think of these things?" & "What makes one performance Art, & another performance not Art?" Ms Maul, a past recipient of an Ohio Arts Fellowship, has been creating performances & collaborating in group performance pieces for 20 years. She has performed in several venues in the Cincinnati area, plus Columbus, Cleveland & Yellow Springs. Free. Association for Rational Thought. Molly Malone's Restaurant, 6111 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.533.8142, rrdavis@fuse.net & www.cincinnatiskeptics.org.
Crazy Ladies Bookstore in Cincinnati Lives On [Saturday 9 May @ 2-7 PM]: In July 1979, Carolyn (Dellenbach) Virginia, with the help of friends, opened Crazy Ladies Bookstore in Cincinnati. This Saturday, join others to celebrate its 30th birthday. Many of you know the ways it has healed & changed lives. The bookstore lives on in spirit forever. There will be Crazy Ladies Posters & Syracuse Cultural Workers bumper stickers, posters & notecards available for sale. Greet old friends, & meet new ones including women & men pioneers of the women’s movement. Bring your family, friends & photos. Food, films &, music. Suggested donation is $10 on sliding scale. At Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info from Maureen Wood @ 513.542.0088.
Laurel & Hardy Film Group Meeting [Saturday 9 May @ 6:45-10 PM]: The next gathering of The Chimp Tent, Cincinnati's Laurel & Hardy film group, will feature Academy Award-related cartoons (Disney's "Mother Goose Goes Hollywood") & shorts including Our Gang's "Bored of Education" & 4 Laurel & Hardy films: "The Battle of the Century" (silent with live keyboard accompaniment), "Them Thar Hills," "Tit For Tat" & "The Music Box". Come for the laughs. Presented by The Sons of the Desert, the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society. Tickets are $5 for adults; free for kids under 13. In Main Auditorium, Seasons Retirement Community, 7300 Dearwester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent@live.com & www.thechimptent.com.
Frisch Marionettes Puppet Show [Saturday 9 May @ 11 AM]: The final Children’s Series show of the season features a performance by the fabulous Frisch Marionettes. They’ve been in People Magazine, Showtime’s “Twisted Puppet Theater,” PBS's “The American Puppet,” with the Cincinnati Opera, in the NY store windows of Saks 5th Avenue, Bloomingdales’ & Hermes New York, & in the feature film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." At The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550, jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/sbm/.
Positively Ninety - Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians [opening reception, Saturday 9 May @ 4-6 PM]: An exhibit of photographs & narratives of 28 dynamic 90 year-olds by Connie Springer. Exhibit runs thru Saturday 6 June. At Terrace Auditorium, Hyde Park Health Center, 3983 Rosslyn Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513 272-5573 & larkspur@fuse.net.
Herb & Plant Sale [Saturday 9 May @ 9 AM - 1 PM]: The Herb Society of Greater Cincinnati holds its 6th Annual Herb & Plant Sale. Big selection. Big values. Over 100 varieties of reasonably priced herbs & plants on sale, plus handmade garden related crafts. Complimentary herbal refreshments during the sale. At Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Avenue @ Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH 45215. More info @ 513-829-5786, gailsuiter@aol.com & www.glendaleohio.org/herbsale.html.
Reiki Classes Level III [Saturdays 9 & 16 May ]: Learn & be attuned to the gentle healing energy of Reiki. Level III is taught in 2 parts on consecutive Saturdays (prerequisites: Level II & 1 year practice). Limited space. Presented by Pure Reiki, Inc. Taught in instructors' homes in Green Township, 45233 & 45248. More info @ 513.347.3099, 513.451.7007, elfriede@lookitup.com & jan613@current.net.
Kid Trips, Cincinnati & Beyond by Barbara Littner David @ Findlay Market [Sunday 10 May @ 1-3 PM]: This Cincinnati author will talk about her book that describes favorite destinations in Cincinnati & the tri-state area. Buy a book that interests you & have it signed. Books by non-Cincinnati artists & authors will also be available. At Findlay Market, 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.348.9120, Ari@edgecliffpress.com & www.edgecliffpress.com.
Social Inclusion & the New Rites of Passage - Addressing Isolation, Teasing & Bullying [Monday 11 May @ 6:30-8 PM]: First of 3 Annual Lectures by Kim John Payne, M. Ed. of The Child Today. This Approach is designed to give parents, teachers & students practical playground, classroom & home-based tools to help overcome antisocial behavior, bullying & teasing in school & at home. Kim John Payne is an Australian who has worked for 25 years as a Waldorf teacher, counselor, adult educator, researcher & consultant. From his research, Kim has implemented the social inclusion approach, which he will discuss, in several schools that helps overcome antisocial behaviors. $5 at the door. In the Cincinnati Waldorf School cafeteria, 5555 Little Flower Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45239. More info @ 513.541.0220, www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org & www.thechildtoday.com.
Hands On Electromagnetic Energy Techniques [Thursday 14 May @ 7-9 PM]: Easy, powerful techniques based on the work of legendary healer Hanna Kroeger, RN. Learn how to do the following on yourself & others: lymphatic drain, release whiplash from accidents or falls, reset the tailbone (the pump to the lymphatic system which is essential for good health & releasing toxins from the body), & to reset the brain stem to allow energy to move into the brain & promote clear thinking. Learn & have each of these done on you for profound healing. No experience required. $30. Facilitated by JoAnn Utley. If you have taken this with JoAnn before, you may review for $15. Registration required. At Synergy Holistic Health, 7413 Hwy 42, # 3, Florence, KY 41042. More info & register @ 502.777.3865 & jutley5122@bellsouth.net.
Pedigree Interiors Fun-Raiser at Ivy Hills Country Club [Saturday 16 May @ 11:30 AM - 3 PM]: Pedigree Interiors, a non-profit fine furniture consignment shop hosts its 4th annual ladies luncheon & boutique shopping event. Sit down luncheon served at 12:30. Silent auction & door prizes along with 15 select vendors & artisans offering estate jewelry, ladies accessories, custom embroidered items, children's gifts & more. All proceeds benefit the United Coalition for Animals non-profit spay/neuter clinic to reduce the number of homeless animals in Greater Cincinnati. At Ivy Hills Country Club, 7711 Ivy Hills Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45244. Tickets are $35; RSVP required. More info & RSVPs @ 513.793-7387 & www.ucancincinnati.org.
Heirloom Tomatoes [Saturday 16 May @ 11 AM]: Discuss the many positive benefits of growing your own heirloom tomatoes with Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm. Learn the histories behind the quirky names, discover how best to grow heirloom tomatoes & share some recipes for preserving their fantastic flavors. Space is limited to 20. Free. Plants available to buy after the workshop. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Healthy Multicultural Communities [Saturday 16 May @ 9 AM - 3 PM]: The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission presents a Southwest Ohio regional conference on Cultural Diversity Awareness. Workshops & interactive diversity drama. Free. No RSVP required. Refreshments. Shuttle transportation. Free parking. At Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH 45246. More info @ 513.352.3237 & www.chrc.us.
What’s Bothering Your Green Conscience? [Tuesday 19 May @ 12-1 PM]: Join Canadian artist & author Franke James for a lunchtime creative workshop on how to make climate change art from your own life experience. Space is limited to 25; RSVP. Bring your own lunch or grab something from the foodie fridge. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Food, Inc - film [Thursday 21 May @ 4:30 PM]: "Food, Inc. is to the food industry what An Inconvenient Truth was to global warming. Written by authors Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) & Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), the film illuminates & exposes the food production system relative to corporate monopolies, government support and health & environmental risks. It alternates charming & frank slaughterhouse imagery to address issues ranging from factory farming, genetically modified crops, increased diabetes, illegal immigrant worker exploitation, e-Coli outbreaks, corn subsidies to reduce meat & fast-food prices & relationship between food corporations & Fed regulators. Presented by the Center for Environmental Genetics. Free. After the screening, a discussion will be led by a panel that will include UC faculty with expertise in toxicology, industrial hygiene, nutrition, obesity & advocates for local foods & fighting food-borne illness. The film was produced by the team who made An Inconvenient Truth and Charlie Wilson’s War. 94 minutes. In Kresge Auditorium, Medical Science Building, University of Cincinnati Medical Campus, 231 Albert Sabin Way @ Eden Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45267. More event info @ 513.558.3625 & koprasej@uc.edu. More movie info @ www.imdb.com/title/tt1286537/, www.takepart.com/foodinc/ & www.spike.com/blog/food-inc-trailer/76768.
A Convergence of Sculpture [Closing reception Friday 22 May @ 5-8 PM]: Original sculptures will be on exhibit by a diverse group of sculptors from a range of backgrounds & interests: Forest Atkins, Christopher S. Daniel, Deborah Davidson, Bill Feinberg, Nancy Gollobin, Harriet Kaufman, Ray Miller & Barbara Bartlett Patterson. The media include limestone, alabaster, steel, ceramics & wood. Free, donations appreciated. At the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, 2950 Gilbert Avenue @ MLK Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45207. More info @ 513.324.2218, 513.309.4947, stowehouse@zoomtown.com & www.harrietbeecherstowe.org.
OAR Cat Neuterathon [Saturday 23 May]: Appointments are available to neuter male cats only at the OAR Spay/Neuter clinic in Madisonville. Drop off your cat on Saturday AM; pick up the cat Saturday PM. Special price for neuter this day only: $30. Vaccines are available at extra cost with surgeries. Appointments are required; directions & times determined at that time. More info @ 513.871.0185, clinic@theanimalrescue.com & www.theanimalrescue.com.
FreestoreFoodbank Hunger Walk & 5K Run [Monday 25 May: registration @ 7 AM; race @ 9 AM]: The Hunger Walk raises funds to help the FreestoreFoodbank's 450 (non-profit) member agencies provide food & services to people in crisis in their 20-county service area. At Lytle Park @ Pike & East 4th Street, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513-482-FOOD & www.freestorefoodbank.org.
6th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival [Tuesday 26 May - Saturday 6 June]: 12-days of explosive & experimental art. The festival features 33 productions, more than 150 performances, a Visual Art Gallery & a Film Fringe, in venues in Over-The-Rhine. Individual show tickets are $12, 6-Show Voyeur Pass is $60, Full Frontal All Access Pass is $200. Fringe Headquarters is at Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.300.5669 & www.cincyfringe.com.
Park + Vine Eco Book Club [Thursday 28 May @ 6 PM]: Discuss “Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale & Why We Bought It” with others interested in the environment & reading books about the fate of our planet. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. RSVP to offeelaw1@aol.com. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Spiralia - the ballet [Friday-Saturday 29-30 May @ 8PM (Fri) & 2PM & 8PM (Sat)]: This world premiere, presented by Claudia Rudolf Barrett's ballet tech ohio, is based on the book Little Town of Spirals by Cincinnati artist, musician & author Cynthia Matyi. The story revolves around a child who creates a magical town where spirals rise from chimneys, blossom in flowers & bring fun to so many places. Silver Arm, the Cincinnati band of traditional Irish & European music, will portray the band in the play & providing the live music. The author is a member of the band. Order the book @ www.matyiart.com. A portion of the book proceeds support the Little Town Foundation to help provide vocational training to abandoned children in Moldova. Download a children's coloring page from the book at the Foundation's website @ www.matyiart.com/little_town_fund.php. At Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.871.4527 & matyi@fuse.net & www.ballettechohio.org.
Night of the Wild Carrot [Saturday 30 May @ 7-9 PM]: Explore the exciting life of the carrot at this benefit for Integrative Learning Center of Mid-America. Savories, sweets, wine & sparkling water. Wildish carrot fun with raffle of original artwork & gift certificates. Tickets are sliding donation of $20-$70. Purchase online @ www.ilcma.com. Hosted by Cincy Fun Group. At Feldenkrais Within, 4124 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.541.5720 & support@ilcma.com.
Bike Art Show [thru Sunday 31 May]: Opening reception is Friday 8 May at both locations for the Bike Art Show, a collaborative art show celebrating Bike Month, at two locations. All artwork either incorporates recycled bike parts or gets its inspiration from bicycling. Entry deadline for art is April 18. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 & Redtree Gallery, 4409 Brazee Street, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513-721-7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Deals on Wheels [thru Sunday 31 May]: Queen City Bike has teamed up with local business owners to encourage Cincinnatians to bike up a storm in May for National Bike Month. “Deals on Wheels” is a chance to get special offers all through the month of May just for biking to some of your favorite shops & restaurants. Park + Vine is offering 20% off all foodie & drink items & 10% off all other items. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Divine Dreaming - Dreams in the History of Religions with Robert Moss [Thursday 4 June @ 7-9 PM]: In this lively presentation, learn how dreaming has been integral to all religions since the beginning of time. Hosted by The Glendale New Church. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. At the Glendale New Church, 845 Congress Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45246. More info @ 513.772.1478, information@newchurch-cincy.org & www.mossdreams.com.
The Secret History of Dreaming Book Signing and Talk with Robert Moss [Friday 5 June @ 7PM]: In a high-octane talk, learn how dreams, coincidence & imagination have driven great lives & great events, from war to healing, from science to religion. Free. At Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.396.8960, www.josephbeth.com & www.mossdreams.com.
Healing Power of Story - Weekend Workshop with Robert Moss [Saturday-Sunday 6-7 June @ 10AM-5PM (Sat) & 10AM-4PM (Sun)]: Foremost dream expert, author & teacher, Robert Moss, will lead a lively workshop designed to help participants discover their bigger story. From dreams & shared journeys, spontaneous theatre & entertainments, you will glean personal stories, charged with energy & meaning, becoming author of your life script. Weekend tuition: $225 before 15 May; $275 after. At Women Writing for (a) Change, 6906 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.659.3356, roknrobinwrites@mac.com & www.mossdreams.com.
Gracias a La Vida: We Live, We Learn [ Saturday-Sunday 6-7 June @ 8 PM (Sat) & 3 PM (Sun)]: MUSE sings with gratitude in their 26th annual spring concert celebration of living & learning. Just back from the Dominican Republic, MUSE will spice up the stage with the invigorating rhythms & harmonies of Latin America, adding zesty humor & a dash of old favorites. Joining MUSE, Cincinnati-based Canela (Spanish for cinnamon) is a trio ensemble that plays fun, exciting Afro-Cuban Jazz, incorporating sounds of the Caribbean, performing rhythmic & danceable music. Sliding scale: $8-$50; suggested price: $15. Free childcare with RSVP by May 30. At New Thought Unity; 1401 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH. More info & tix @ 513-221-1118 & www.musechoir.org.
Reiki 2nd Degree Class & Attunement [Wednesdays 10, 17 & 24 June @ 7-9 PM]: Be part of spreading Reiki healing everywhere, & taking good care of yourself. $90 for 3 sessions; receive a certificate when you complete the class. Classes in Walnut Hills. More info & directions @ 513.281.6864 & patricia@patriciagarry.com.
Learning about The Goddess [Thursdays 11, 18 & 25 June @ 7-9 PM]: Become acquainted with your personal Goddess, & learn about Goddesses around the globe. $90 for 3 sessions; receive a certificate when you complete the class. Classes in Walnut Hills. More info & directions @ 513.281.6864 & patricia@patriciagarry.com.
2009 Butterfly Show “Flowers With Wings” [thru Friday 12 June @ 10 AM - 5 PM]: Spread your wings this spring with the 2009 International Butterfly Show as Krohn Conservatory celebrates the treasures of India. Among many exotic species of butterflies & flowers from this beautiful nation, the show trumpets the rich cultural contributions & innovations India has provided humanity, including language, democracy & mathematics. It will showcase India’s spiritual depth & social endowment. Celebrate India’s amazing story & her “flowers with wings.” $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 50+), $4 for kids age 5-17. Volunteers needed. Presented by Macy’s Foundation & PNC. At Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.421.5707, Christyl.johnson@cincinnati-oh.gov & www.butterflyshow.com.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Martin Janecky: New Glass Sculpture [thru Saturday 13 June]: Premiere, Czech glass artist, Martin Janecky, will present exceptional blown & hot sculpted glass pieces. Bohemian influences are evident in Martin's moving, figurative works & beautifully sculpted instruments. Free. At Marta Hewett Gallery, 656 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.281.2780, marta@martahewett.com & www.martahewett.com.
Different Directions - An Artist's Perspective [thru Friday 26 June]: Every artist has a story to tell or a vision to communicate. Six new solo shows reveal the journey of creative language for artists Anna VanMatre, Paul Pomeranz, Mike Calway-Fagen, Tammy Gambrel & Alton Falcone. A new series of works by Anna VanMatre, "DeNatural Disaster," will be on display in the 2nd floor Duveneck Gallery. At the Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.491.2030, vanmatre@cinci.rr.com & www.thecarnegie.com.
Introduction to Buddhism [Fridays thru June @ 7-8 PM]: Buddhism is viewed by some as a philosophy, by others as a spiritual path, but for others it is a religion. The foundation of all of these is the mind & how we perceive & understand the things that occur in everyday life. This course will address the basic concepts of Buddhism in a relaxed & open manner that encourages dialogue & exploration. RSVP requested. Suggested donation: $75 per person. At Gaden Samdrup-Ling Buddhist Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45251. More info & RSVP @ 513.385.7116, gsl@ganden.org & www.ganden.org.
Michael Wilson: Photographs From & For... Heads Bowed Eyes Closed, No One Looking Around [thru Friday 7 August @ 8AM-10PM (Mon -Fri) & 11AM-10PM (Sat-Sun)]: An exhibition of never-before exhibited photographs by the celebrated Cincinnati photographer Michael Wilson, made in the early 1980s for his 1st self-published book. These are small, vintage, black & white silver prints, accompanied by excepts of Wilson's poetic writing. The exhibition compliments the artist's mid-career retrospective at the Aronoff Center's Weston Gallery. Curated by William Messer at the inimitable Iris BookCafe in Over-the-Rhine, exhibiting local artists & serving local food, including Myra's soups, Shadeau breads, Coffee Emporium coffee, Essencha teas & Aglamesis ice cream. Plus thousands of books, CDs, vinyl & now films on DVD for rent. At Iris BookCafe, 1331 Main Street, OTR, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.381.BOOKS.
Saturday Night at the Movies on Fountain Square [Saturdays thru 12 September; previews @ 7PM; movies @ 7:30 & 9:30PM]: It's the drive-in without the cars! Bring your blankets, chairs & pillows to the Square every Saturday night this summer for a free movie or 2 on the giant LED Board. Adult beverages, soft drinks & movie snacks available for purchase. Concessions will include Skyline, Graeter’s & kettle corn. No outside alcohol, glass containers or pets. 2nd screenings begin Sat 30 May. No movie Sat 23 May during “Taste of Cincinnati.” Sponsored by Procter & Gamble & Toyota. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. Schedule & more info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/movies.
Grailville New Veggies Garden Volunteer Day [last Saturday of each month thru October @ 9 AM - Noon]: Learn about gardening for your backyard while volunteering in Grailville’s kitchen garden, where produce is grown to serve guests of the Grailville Retreat Center. This 60-year-old kitchen garden has been organically certified since 1992. No experience needed; help for a day or for the season. Volunteers are welcome to come on other days, too. Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, gardening footwear & mid-morning snack if you wish. They'll provide tools. In case of severe weather, volunteer day will be cancelled. Grailville’s Garden Volunteer Days project is part of Granny's Backyard Family Garden Project (see above). At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info, monthly topics & RSVP @ 513.683.2340, ml.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org.
Architrecks Guided Walking Tours of Cincinnati [thru October]: Enjoy award-winning, pedestrian-friendly tours of interesting Cincinnati neighborhoods & their rich history. Venues include Downtown, Mt Adams, Over the Rhine, Findlay Market/Brewery District, Clifton & Northside/Cumminsville. Tours are led by trained guides. All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Preservation Association. More info & fees @ 513.721.4506, info@cincinnatipreservation.org & www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.
Laugh at Lunch [Mondays @ 12-12:45 PM]: Free Laughter Yoga Club. Laughter yoga is a fun, new exercise anyone can do. Laughter is the best medicine. Pack a lunch & feed both body & soul. At The Scout House at Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, the corner of Sharon & Willow Roads, Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.771.0333, hwbcenter@yahoo.com & roknrobinwrites@mac.com.
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10 PM]: The first & best fabulous film festival in the city of Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films. Blah, blah, blah. Presented by Flicks R Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222, info@filmfestival.com, & www.filmfestival.com.
The Lloyd House Salon (usually about 12 people) Meets on WEDNESDAYS at 5:45, EVERY Wednesday, 52 WEEKS/YEAR come hell or high water, as my mother used to say. We of the Lloyd House Salon gather in a spirit of respect, sympathy and compassion for one another in order to exchange ideas for our mutual pleasure and enlightenment. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Our Salon blog is a promising interactive site: http:lloydhouse.blogspot.com Also, we have an Interactive Yahoo Salon group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LloydHouseSalon ...........
For Pot Luck procedures including food suggestions, mission and history visit http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/Potluck.html . You are invited also to visit the Lloyd House website: http://www.lloydhouse.com > To unsubscribe from the Lloyd House Potluck Salon list, send a REPLY message to me and in the SUBJECT line type in "unsub potluck #". In the place of # > type in the numeral that follows the subject line of my Weekly email. It > will be 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. This tells me which sub-list your name is on so I can delete it. Thanks!
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