The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY
(See at end of this email for introductory material)
(See at end of this email for introductory material)
SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES
Around the Table: Byron, Lauren, Ellen, Mr. G's schmata, Viddle, Pete, Mira
Around the Table: Byron, Lauren, Ellen, Mr. G's schmata, Viddle, Pete, Mira
At the Table Viddle, Pete Altekruse, Byron Moody, Mr. G., Lauren Hanisian, Mira Rodwan, Ellen Bierhorst, Sophia Yarden, Julia Yarden
Ellen: tonight I will be going to the Democratic Campaign office in Northside to learn about how to do virtual phone banking. ... Next Wed. is erev Rosh Hashanah and we will be having services here at 8:00 pm. The salon will end early.
Mr. G. Last week I was back in Brooklyn. I went swimming in the real Coney Island. Had a Nathan's hot dog. ... I never kept kosher.
Pete: I grad college '69, went to Germany for a year. Best year in my life. I was 4 F from the draft. Heart problem from childhood. Was in W. Berlin. It was wonderful. I knew German from studying in H.S. And college. It was a really exciting city, especially in 1970. I worked, I went to the university. Went to Israel for two months. With a group of forty students from Berlin. I came back with a girl friend. ... We spent two months in Israel, traveled all around, met all sorts of people. We had a conference in N. Israel near Lebanon. It was very antagonistic. The people were all sabras. We were pretty anti-Israeli at the time. We challenged them constantly.
I lived in a kibbutz; most of the people wouldn't speak to us because we were German. Out of ... We didn't notice it. They were Polish Jews. ... We asked the Israelis why they can't get along with the Palestinians. The answers were "It's all the Arabs fault." I asked a bunch of nasty questions myself. "I don't understand why you can't find a path to peace." they said, "Because there isn't any." ... They are a lot closer to peace today.
I was American; I believed there could always be found a solution.
Mr. G: the Israelis would have said, "they want us dead; they want no Jewish state. And there is no negotiating with that."
Are y ou saying there is a way to live and cooperate with folks who want you annihilated.
... My theme is that Christians put Bush in the White House. ... Back in 1970, a majority of the Israelis believe there was no negotiating with the Arabs.
What did you students offer the Israelis to address their threat.
... Today I think the Israelis a no longer dominant militarily... Except for Iran, the wild card. They could nuke all the cities in Iran.
Mira: yesterday after returning from Michigan, on "The World" there were a couple of Jewish teenagers from Israel visiting Berlin. They were so excited being in "such a happening place". Unlike their parents, the teens had no hesitation to go to Berlin.
Viddle: I was close with members of the Stern Gang, a terrorist group against the British occupation before 1948. I had friends who were former Stern Gang members. ... Frieda made wonderful chicken soup. Big breasts. Frieda turned to me one night... "You know what I think? It's too bad we didn't kill them all." A segment of Israelis believed this way.
There was never any suggestion of having one state. They knew the Arabs would have a greater birth rate and so the Jews would be out numbered. So Israel is Xenophobic. ... Great fear in the middle East of an Israeli preemptive strike to knock out the Iranian nuclear capability.
The Iranians are nuts; anti Semitic.
Mira: at least a third of the Iranians are opposed to the government.
Viddle: Iran is an enormous country with excellent armies. Only the US could take on Iran.
Personal story: I was in Russia. Looking for an apt. to stay in. Former occupants made aliyah to Israel. There was a Jewish fam. Next door. I gave them expense account stipend and they fed me and the whole family. The cooking was exactly like my mother's food. From this I learned that my grandparents had come from Ukraine. ... My grandmother was 6' tall! Flaming red hair.
Mira: I was at Circle Pines Center, cooperative camp, est. 1938. First integrated camp in America. Left/liberal/radical side. I attended this as a girl. Last week I was at an Adult Camp (really Elder camp) ... I went swimming. ... A lecture about all the Spanish speaking countries of the world. I was proudest to have cleaned all the shower heads so they were back to spray. ... They teach Peace; they are ecology minded; they are left leaning. Pete Seeger had performed there.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs to all,
Ellen
Ellen: tonight I will be going to the Democratic Campaign office in Northside to learn about how to do virtual phone banking. ... Next Wed. is erev Rosh Hashanah and we will be having services here at 8:00 pm. The salon will end early.
Mr. G. Last week I was back in Brooklyn. I went swimming in the real Coney Island. Had a Nathan's hot dog. ... I never kept kosher.
Pete: I grad college '69, went to Germany for a year. Best year in my life. I was 4 F from the draft. Heart problem from childhood. Was in W. Berlin. It was wonderful. I knew German from studying in H.S. And college. It was a really exciting city, especially in 1970. I worked, I went to the university. Went to Israel for two months. With a group of forty students from Berlin. I came back with a girl friend. ... We spent two months in Israel, traveled all around, met all sorts of people. We had a conference in N. Israel near Lebanon. It was very antagonistic. The people were all sabras. We were pretty anti-Israeli at the time. We challenged them constantly.
I lived in a kibbutz; most of the people wouldn't speak to us because we were German. Out of ... We didn't notice it. They were Polish Jews. ... We asked the Israelis why they can't get along with the Palestinians. The answers were "It's all the Arabs fault." I asked a bunch of nasty questions myself. "I don't understand why you can't find a path to peace." they said, "Because there isn't any." ... They are a lot closer to peace today.
I was American; I believed there could always be found a solution.
Mr. G: the Israelis would have said, "they want us dead; they want no Jewish state. And there is no negotiating with that."
Are y ou saying there is a way to live and cooperate with folks who want you annihilated.
... My theme is that Christians put Bush in the White House. ... Back in 1970, a majority of the Israelis believe there was no negotiating with the Arabs.
What did you students offer the Israelis to address their threat.
... Today I think the Israelis a no longer dominant militarily... Except for Iran, the wild card. They could nuke all the cities in Iran.
Mira: yesterday after returning from Michigan, on "The World" there were a couple of Jewish teenagers from Israel visiting Berlin. They were so excited being in "such a happening place". Unlike their parents, the teens had no hesitation to go to Berlin.
Viddle: I was close with members of the Stern Gang, a terrorist group against the British occupation before 1948. I had friends who were former Stern Gang members. ... Frieda made wonderful chicken soup. Big breasts. Frieda turned to me one night... "You know what I think? It's too bad we didn't kill them all." A segment of Israelis believed this way.
There was never any suggestion of having one state. They knew the Arabs would have a greater birth rate and so the Jews would be out numbered. So Israel is Xenophobic. ... Great fear in the middle East of an Israeli preemptive strike to knock out the Iranian nuclear capability.
The Iranians are nuts; anti Semitic.
Mira: at least a third of the Iranians are opposed to the government.
Viddle: Iran is an enormous country with excellent armies. Only the US could take on Iran.
Personal story: I was in Russia. Looking for an apt. to stay in. Former occupants made aliyah to Israel. There was a Jewish fam. Next door. I gave them expense account stipend and they fed me and the whole family. The cooking was exactly like my mother's food. From this I learned that my grandparents had come from Ukraine. ... My grandmother was 6' tall! Flaming red hair.
Mira: I was at Circle Pines Center, cooperative camp, est. 1938. First integrated camp in America. Left/liberal/radical side. I attended this as a girl. Last week I was at an Adult Camp (really Elder camp) ... I went swimming. ... A lecture about all the Spanish speaking countries of the world. I was proudest to have cleaned all the shower heads so they were back to spray. ... They teach Peace; they are ecology minded; they are left leaning. Pete Seeger had performed there.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs to all,
Ellen
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
Our Beach party last Saturday was fabulous!
the dial tones were fabulous. The dancing was fabulous. The pot luck was fabulous. !
Canvass for Driehaus, Fisher, and other Dem. Candidates THIS Saturday . Show up at the office at 11 am. This is the MOST effective way to help the campaign. So important to support the President's team. So important to elect Democrats to the leadership positions in Columbusbecause they will do the redistricting for the next decade! ellen
Dems. Campaign Office Open Now at Knowlton's Corner
4015 Hamilton Avenue, Northside (Knowlton's Corner) formerly Shoetopia location. Right at the corner of Blue Rock. (Across the st. from old Crazy Ladies' Bookstore)
After the Grand Opening last week we hope to have regular hours from 1 PM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday. Right now, we don't have the phones set up so we're using Scott's number 614-477-6835 as the "office number." Our biggest need right now is to get volunteers to staff the office, so we have to call lots of people to get them to come by and sign up.
Thanks for your interest,
Mary-Pat Hester
Want to do a terrific service? Stop in the HQ at Knowlton's Corner between 1 and 8 pm, help them make calls. Fun and important. Ellen
ALSO
We will be having phone banking here at the Lloyd House (3901 Clifton Ave. 45220) after the Salon for 45 minutes starting next week. Come to the Salon pot luck at 5:45, or just come at 7:30 for phone banking. Bring your cell phone. There will be call lists and scripts. Ellen
New Phone Banking online tool for Democratic Campaign ...
Last night I left the salon early to get training in the virtual phone bank software at the Northiside campaign office (corner Blue Rock and Hamilton).
Kscott Gabbard Seeborg showed me the ropes. This is way cool. It means that anyone can do phone banking from anywhere if they have a phone and a computer!
Please join us every Wed night from next Wednesday Sept 16 until the election. Bring your cell phone and your laptop, if you have them, or just come.
This is a very important election. Don't let the noisy Tea Party people drown us out and cause us low morale. We are the majority. Calling is hugely powerful... Person to person is better than TV ads.
... But it is also great to give money as well. ellen
Yoga at the Lloyd House
Free open practice session, all levels, led by Nina Tolley will resume Friday Sept 24at 9:30 – 11:00. Weekly. Questions? Call Nina: 281-2515
There is now a "Play me I'm yours" piano at the CCAC (Clifton Cultural Arts Center) (old Clifton School on Clifton Ave at Woolper, by the fountain) by the entrance on McAlpin Ave. Sponsored by the Cincinnati Public Radio, pianos all over town. Go up and play!
Who funds our candidates?
Steve Driehaus told me when he was here that this website
https://www.opensecrets.org/ can tell you who contributes money to various campaigns.
This is the link for the comparison of Driehaus and Chabot money:
https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?cycle=2010&id=OH01
And here is where you can look up names of donors for a specific candidate:https://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/index.php
He said he has to raise $2 million (!) just for this campaign!
I STILL am on the Granny Dee team, believing that we must have campaign finance reform such as they have in Vermont if we are to have meaningful democracy.
The national organization "Common Cause" has this as its top priority. See
http://www.commoncause.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=4764307
Our Top Priority: Fair Elections Now!
Instead of focusing on jobs and the economy, health care, and the mortgage crisis, elected officials in Washington spend too much time raising money from the lobbyists and industries they're supposed to oversee. It's time to get our elected officials out of the fundraising game and let them do the job we elected them to do.
In a citizen-funded "Fair Elections" system, qualified candidates who take no contributions larger than $100 can run for Congress on a blend of small donations and public funds.
The pay-to-play political game must come to an end.?Common Cause's top priority is to?pass the Fair Elections Now Act for Congress.
http://www.commoncause.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=4764307
Ellen
Cool Stuff at Park + Vine
(Eco Friendly Grocery etc. ~ Corner Central Pkwy and Vine street in OTR)
Following is a list of upcoming events at Park + Vine. An American
Sign Language interpreter is available upon request for store events.
If you have questions, let us know
Thank you for your support
UPCOMING EVENTS
Park + Vine at Northside Farmers' Market: through Oct. 13
Look for supplies–and vegan baked goods from Grateful Grahams and
Sweet Peace Bakery–from Park + Vine alongside locally-grown produce,
handcrafted products, music and art, "green" experts, bread, plants,
soap and ready-to-eat food at the Northside Farmers' Market 4 to 7:30
p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 13 at Hoffner Park, 4104 Hamilton
Avenue, Northside.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: Sept. 5
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering
the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. One of our in-house mamas,
Elizabeth Whitton, tailors each discussion to the specific questions
of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth
diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine's package
discounts. Pick up our new Cloth Diapering Guide, designed by the
awesome Chris Heckman, while you're at it!
Celebrate Celeriac Five Ways: Sept. 25
Join Melt owner Lisa Kagen and chef Melissa Fairmount for a cooking
class on preparing Celeriac (celery root) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 25 at Park + Vine. Those attending will observe prep techniques,
find out where to purchase products, and learn how to transform this
versatile vegetable five delicious vegan ways. Recipes and ample
servings included. Registration is $25 and limited to 25 people. RSVP
info@parkandvine.com or 513-721-7275 before Sept. 23.
Park + Vine at the World Peace & Yoga Jubilee: Oct. 21-24
Join Park + Vine and other eco-minded folks at the World Peace & Yoga
Jubilee Oct. 21-24 at the Grailville Retreat Center in Loveland, just
outside Cincinnati. This weekend-long conference features yoga
teachers, musicians, authors, artists and chefs unfolding the path to
world peace.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1109 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
10-7 Monday-Saturday + 11-5 Sunday
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FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:30 – 4:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati
I am having a blast here in my first year of teaching the Alexander Technique! Unbelievably, a full calendar since the launch of my practice in late June 2009. This winter I was having so much demand for my lessons that I had to stop advertising and ask some well-progressing students to drop back to twice a month instead of weekly lessons.
Fantastic fee deal (limited time only): First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10. After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. * The "real fee" is $78 per lesson. I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning. Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, atheltics, ... And finally, good for personal development. It has definite geriatric benefit as well.
You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here:
http://www.lloydhouse.com
Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me. 513 221 1289.
........
* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee. Try it and see. Ellen
FIRST FRIDAY POETRY READING
AQUARIUS & OM CAFE
329 Ludlow Avenue (across from Esquire Theatre) Cincinnati
POETRY READING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 7:30 PM
VICKIE CIMPRICH
BARBARA GUTTING
POETRY READING ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 7:30 PM
MARY ANNE REESE
GWYNETH STEWART
If a nightingale sings with her breast against a thorn, why not we?
Susan Gilbert Dickinson to Emily Dickinson in 1861
Hey Guys,
I am just sharing with you all a very tiny taste of what you will see at
the CINCY UNITY JAM 4, coming up on the 4th of Sept, at the Blue Wisp. In
case you are hearing about UNITY JAM for the first time. It is an event
put together to bring people together in Unity via Music. it is going to
be a night of, over 10 bands, poetry, good music, dance and drum circle.
Time: 5pm
When: Sept 4th
Where:The Blue Wisp Jazz Club
318 8th Street (between Sycamore and Broadway)
Ticket: $15 (at the door) $12 (in advance)
Please, enjoy the youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlicsMkqrFQ
it is practice of a duet of Bob Marley's "Get up Stand up", to be perform
that night. Thank you for your continue supports, I look forward to see
you there.
Peace,
Baoku
Clifton Cultural Arts Center Presents African Drum & Dance class for all
ages, the classes will be taught by Baoku Moses.
(Baoku is a friend of mine, a marvelous, playful, energetic African man, very community spirited and a total blast. Ellen)
Drumming class details:
Ages: All ages
Dates: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Session Begins: 9/16
Cost: $10 per class, $2 discount if you sign up for both drumming and
dancing, or register more than one person
Instructor: Baoku Moses
Registration: Email info@cliftonculturalarts.org with "Drumming" in the
subject line. People are encouraged to pre-register.
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AFRICAN DRUMMING
Drumming is very important part of Africans day to day life because
drumming and singing brings joy and happiness to the soul. The African
drumming class is for everyone who is looking to learn more about African
music, learn the techniques of playing African drums, and have fun, while
experiencing the rich tradition of African drumming. The class is open to
all ages. I provide drums, but students are encouraged to bring a drum if
they have one.
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Registration: Email info@cliftonculturalarts.org with "African Dance" in
the subject line. People are encouraged to pre-register.
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AFRICAN DANCE:
African Dance classes will build on the drumming and engage participants
in learning, fun movement of cultural African dances.
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Ecological Retreat Sept 17-19 near Hillsboro, Oh (45 min?)
Bill Cahalan is a friend of mine. I recommend this. Ellen
LIVING WITH ECOLOGICAL VISION
A retreat
We live in a time when Earth's life is unraveling, spurred on by our ever-growing economy and ecologically blind culture. But increasingly people are waking up to the beauty and complexity of nature, creating new ways of living which harmonize with nature's wisdom.
In our retreat at beautiful Highlands Nature Sanctuary, we will seek to be part of this awakening by exploring an ecological way of seeing. Drawing on the science of ecology, we will reflect on Earth's cycles and rhythms to help understand our global crisis. This knowledge, integrated with native, Quaker and Buddhist perspectives, will then help us see reality with new eyes, becoming sensuous participants rather than mere observers. We find ourselves within nature as living body or system, rather than viewing it as outside of ourselves, mere resource or scenery.
Friday evening we share our intentions for the retreat, and get oriented to the local landscape and retreat plan. Saturday morning we take part in a guided experience and hear two presentations to prepare for an experiential focus the rest of our time. Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning each person walks on a silent, solitary journey into the local woodlands. On these walks we practice sensing relationships and patterns more than things, opening to immersion in places and beings we resonate with. Returning to a sharing circle, we harvest our experiences by means of talking and writing.
Come enjoy this late summer weekend in Highlands' marvelous woods, streams and landscapes. Sample understandings and practices which may help ground and guide your day to day living as you face both everyday stresses and new global challenges.
Dates: September 17 – 19, 2010.
Times: Friday 8:00 PM (arrive any time after 5) to Sunday 2:00 PM.
Meals: 3 meals Saturday & 2 meals Sunday are provided.
Lodging: Beechcliff Lodge (see photos at www.highlandssanctuary.org/lodging).
Cost: $160.00 covers all. Check due by Sept. 10. Limited to 10 participants (5 rooms).
Questions: Contact Bill Cahalan at 513-251-2558 or awakentoearth@gmail.org.
To register: Mail check, name, phone # and email to Bill at 601 Enright Ave.
Cincinnati OH 45205.
Facilitators:
Bill Cahalan-- is a psychotherapist, organic gardener, and local food activist who loves wandering in wild places and has worked to preserve and restore them. Since 1983 he has helped people, at retreats and in therapy, to ground their lives in the natural world.
Craig Goodworth -- is an artist/writer and a pilgrim from the desert, having lived in various places in the American Southwest. His graduate work as well as his practice have involved the relationship between art, nature, spirituality and sustainable community.
Debbie Miller-- is a longtime volunteer retreat organizer and nature guide at the Sanctuary. She is our liaison with this unique place, and will prepare meals and help with logistics.
Lloyd House: Will be vacant and available again come 1/1/11
Third floor two room suite, has own bathroom. Monthly house dues: $460 includes all utilities plus high speed wireless internet. Kitchen shared with two others. Wonderful space! Please call Ellen: (513) 221 1289 Available June 23 to Sept 15.
Must be rock solid financially, over 25, non smoker, homo sapiens only.
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ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- Nahuatl (Aztec) poetry translated by John Bierhorst, available in beautiful online publication.
- Bentley Davis' political notes on DC march in Oct., and also Indy moveon training upcoming
- "Blame Religion"... More iconoclasm by Ginger Lee Frank
- "I have a dream" real speech by MLK, video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk
- News links on Washington, from Atia Huff:
- 1. http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions
- 2. http://mediamatters.org/ (this one is a watch on the Right Wing press)
- 3. http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/ (This one looks like general political news with Progressive bent.)
My Brother, John Bierhorst
Aclaimed scholar of native American literature has had published online by the U. of Texas a beautiful translation of Aztec poetry. ellen
http://utdi.org/about.php
Bentley Davis' updates on the political scene... Bentley rocks! Best politics expert I've met. Ellen
NAACP sponsoring huge march to D.C. In October
... So I wrote to Bentley Davis and asked her Would it help Barack or hurt him for us to make this a really huge event? First, the call to the march by the NAACP, then Bentley's reply below.
Ellen
Ellen,So Bentley answered me:
We all want memories that live strong for 47 years.
The stories so many of you shared about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech show the transformative power of collective experience.
That is why I am so excited to tell you about the One Nation movement. In small towns and major cities across the country, individuals who believe that the strength of our country comes from our diversity are organizing right now.
One Nation is forming to pull America back together and put America back to work. Join me in standing up for unity in America by joining this movement:
http://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/NAACP
One Nation is more than an online petition; it is a national coalition campaign with some of our country's most respected organizations. We will come together for a march in Washington, D.C. on October 2nd to demand the change we voted for. The NAACP is proud to be a founding partner of this coalition.
In this time of economic crisis, it is easy for fearmongers to pit groups against each other and to find convenient scapegoats for the problems that plague us.
We cannot be distracted. We must reorder our nation's priorities to invest in our most valuable resource: our people. It is time we work together again to ensure that every one has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream -- a secure job, a safe home, and a quality education.
Here is your opportunity to help move America forward. Learn about all the ways you can get involved in One Nation, including our incredible march in Washington on October 2nd. Then invite your friends and family to join the One Nation movement:
http://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/NAACP
Working together as One Nation, we will demand the change we voted for to restore our country and to put America back to work.
Sincerely,
Ben Jealous
President and CEO
NAACP
I think it depends upon the message and the tone whether pushing DC to stick to the progressive values for which we voted would help. On the one hand, we cannot afford to be so disillusioned that we give up the fight this fall. Nor ought we be creating that disillusionment/ apathy in others. But the stated message of the event is positive -- and much more closely aligned with the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom than Beck's twisting of history could ever be.
I believe that the National NAACP wants to show that just because the far right has been noisy; we are still the majority. The elected officials in DC need to know that we haven't given up on hope, and they oughtn't either. Instead of falling into the fear-mongering, our electeds should stand with political courage and know we stand with them.
Frankly, my biggest concern with this action is that all of those activists will be in DC while elections are happening instead of knocking on doors in their neighborhoods. But the NAACP and other progressive organizations clearly felt the need to respond to the divisiveness and hate that the far right is slinging. Finally, if they are successful in getting more people out than Beck did this past weekend, it could empower those at risk of giving up hope -- and therefore at risk of not voting. More than anything, those of us on the left need to be energized -- now, before it is too late.
So after weighing those options and looking at the impressive list of endorsing organizations (who strongly supported the election of Obama), I would support the effort.
Bentley
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From: "Susannah Hook-Rodgers" <susannah.hookrodgers@moveon.org>Bentley Replies:
Date: September 1, 2010 5:14:18 PM EDT
To: "Ellen O. Bierhorst" <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Subject: Join Us! MoveOn Organizing Training to Kick Off Election Season!
Dear MoveOn Member,
We have an opportunity to kick off election season with a weekend long organizing training with MoveOn members from across the region, so let's take advantage of this chance to built excitement, motivation, and our organizing skills!
You're invited to attend Camp MoveOn in Indianapolis, September 11-12. Camp MoveOn is a two-day gathering of MoveOn volunteers from our entire region...and it's FREE!
Alongside staff, statewide coordinators, and MoveOn member leaders, we will:
* Develop our skills around Grassroots Campaign Strategy,
Movement-Building, Advocacy, and Media...
* Plan next steps in the big campaign to challenge corporate influence in our democracy...
* Celebrate and share hard-won victories from the field
At this training we will develop skills that will enable us to be more effective in both national and local politics, as well as many other aspects of our lives.
There's a terrific site with more details, as well as a link to register for our Indy Camp MoveOn at the following:
http://www.moveon.org/camp
And yes, the entire weekend is free...we will do our best to reimburse
travel, but conference costs and food are covered! As for overnight
accommodations, many Indy MoveOn members have volunteered to put up
attendees in their homes - a system that has worked well with previous Camp MoveOn training weekends.
If you're planning to sign up for this exciting Camp MoveOn weekend, please do it ASAP. Space is limited and it's first come, first serve!
Go to this link to register http://www.moveon.org/camp and click the
Indianapolis link.
Please don't hesitate to email or call me with any questions.
Thanks!
Susannah Hook-Rodgers
Lead Organizer
Susannah.Hookrodgers@moveon.org
303-919-3296
I don't think it would hurt. If you are interested in it, by all means, go. It is not necessary to attend in order to help with the elections, though. Since voting beings on September 28, that weekend is crucial to talking to voters (phones and canvassing).
Best,
Bentley
(I think I'll stay home and canvass my neighbors! ellen)
Letters:
Salonista in absentia Ginger Lee Frank has been sick with pneumonia (!)...bloody coughing etc.... But takes time to write us:
I just rewatched part one of a wonderful PBS series: a history of the US seen through the experience of native America. It really hit home to me how so much of Europeans' atrocious (as in atrocities), inhumane and even inhuman behavior was deeply rooted in fundamentalist religious beliefs, and their conviction that they were right (in part because they were white and chosen/favored by God). More than economics and greed (which they could have negotiated to mutual benefit with the tribes), their faith made them blind and arrogant. Their "values", such as they were, were the true values; all else was of no value. Massacring the infidels was not a sin (sound familiar). Sickening. Makes me marvel all the more at the words of Madison, Jefferson, et. al just 100 years later. Then I think of Limbaugh and Beck now (but we digress). It may be time for our president to get loud, eloquent and partisan, use the bully pulpit to admonish the bullies. Okay, this is beginning to get long, but I'm trying to keep it short (said the priest to the alte... oh, nevermind). Tada.
– Stircrazy in Sinsinnati
Instead of watching Glen Beck today, watch the real thing!!! I have a dream speech. Nancy Dawley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
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Currently amusing myself in the car with recording on CD of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot mysteries. ellen
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Currently amusing myself in the car with recording on CD of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot mysteries. ellen
Tri-State Treasures
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The Groove Masters: Mike Wade Organ Quartet [Thursday 2 September at 7:30 PM]: Mike Wade on trumpet, Erwin Stuckey on piano, jazz organ, percussion & brass, Melvin Broach on drums & George Simon on guitar. Tickets are $5. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31 at gmail.com & theredmoor.com.
Patricia Corbett Collection: A Vintage Designer Fashion Show [Friday 3 September @ 8 PM]: NVISION, Schenz Theatrical Supply & the Weston Art Gallery present the 1st fashion show to pay tribute to the fantastic style of major Cincinnati arts patron Patricia Corbett. This 1-night-only event will feature 50 outfits from the personal collection of Ms Corbett, ranging from sophisticated loungewear & classic business chic to exquisite cocktail dresses & formal gowns. Designers hail from their respective heydays of the 1950s thru 1990s. Also on display is a sneak peak at the crocheted wire clothing of Cincinnati-based artist Jeanine Steele. $10 admission; some of the proceeds benefit the Weston Art Gallery. At the Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center, 7th & Walnut Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Advance tix @ 513.621.2787 & cincinnatiarts.org. More info @ 513.542.4577, nvisionshop.com &nvisionshop.com.
Art of Caring Film Series: In conjunction with the Cincinnati Art Museum's new exhibit, The Art of Caring: A Look at Life through Photography, they are presenting an Art of Caring Film Series in the vintage Newsreel Theater. The exhibit is designed around 7 themes: Children and Family, Love, Caregiving and Healing, Wellness, Aging, Disaster and Remembering. The films, provided by HBO Documentary Films, coincide with some of the exhibit themes. What better way to spend an afternoon? Catch a film; then head down to see some stunning photography. The Art of Caring, on display in the Cincinnati History Museum South Gallery, is free for members & included with museum admission for non-members. The films are free & open to the public.
September 4-5 @ 1 PM: Andrew Jenks, Room 335
September 11-12 @ 1-2 PM: Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq
Subject: Salon de Paris - paintings by Donna Talerico - opening [Friday 10 September @ 6-9 PM]: While in France, coincidences led Donna Talerico to a painting workshop in Soreze, a small village in the south of France. Emphasis on the "Fauves" & the idea of "color for color's sake" liberated her. After a 20-year career as a fashion illustrator in Cincinnati, the comfort zone Donna had built from working in black & white was replaced by a passionate love affair with color that has dominated her work since. Talerico's expressive brushstrokes & fervent use of color create a recognizable style. Free. Show runs thru Saturday 9 October. At 5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.579.9333, 5thstreetgallery at fuse.net &5thstreetgallery.com.
Canning Basics [Saturday 11 September @ 11 AM]: Figure out what to do with the food you've grown, while getting the basics on canning, from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm. Safety issues & more are covered with a water-bath canning demonstration & a discussion on pressure canning. Seating is limited. RSVP to greensleevesfarm at gmail.com. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com.
Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society Concert Series Kick-Off [Saturday September 11 at 8 PM]: The Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society Concert Series consists of 7 concerts from September 2010 thru May 2011. Concerts will take place at either the St. Xavier Performance Center (600 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224) or the McAuley Performing Arts Center (6000 Oakwood Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224). The series kicks off strong with Pure Prairie League founder & Little Feat front man, Craig Fuller, at the St. Xavier Performance Center. More info & tix at 513.484.0157 & gcparts.org.
ScopeOut Astronomy Fair [Saturday 11 September @ Noon - 10:30 PM]: The Cincinnati Observatory celebrates the telescope with an all-day (& all night) open house. ScopeOut is an opportunity for people of all ages to look at the latest & greatest astronomical equipment offered by local & national vendors. Activities include, classes, educational materials for teachers, kid's space crafts, safe viewing of the Sun, tours of their historic buildings & more astronomical door prizes than you can imagine. $6/adults, $4/kids for 12-5pm events & 9-11pm events. The keynote lecturer is Dr. Mike Brown, Discoverer of Eris & demoter of Pluto. Keynote speaker & dinner reservations, add $20; tickets for the lecture only are $10. At the Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.321.5186, craig at cincinnatiobservatory.org & cincinnatiobservatory.org.
The Mistics [Saturday 11 September @ 8 PM]: One of Cincinnati's favorite vocal groups presents classic harmony favorites from The Temptations, The Four Seasons, The Mills Brothers & many more. A concert complete with the irresistible beat, fabulous melodies & timeless appeal of the "vocal group" sound. Tickets are $15. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, West Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Practice of Poetry Fall Writing Workshop for Women [Bi-weekly workshops on Tuesdays, September 14 – November 9 @ 7-9 PM; optional craft workshops on alternate Tuesdays, @ 7-8:30 PM]: The Practice of Poetry is based on the belief that all the things that make good poetry - paying attention to the interaction of our inner lives & the outer world, making time for reflection, nurturing supportive relationships, honest assessment of what works & what doesn't, careful discernment as to what we keep & what we let go - are things that keep us healthy & whole. This series will provide opportunities for using creative writing as a tool to listen deeply to your heart's wisdom. Tuition is $115 for bi-weekly series. Tuition for the series as a weekly program (i.e., incl. craft sessions) is $175. Reservation with nonrefundable deposit is required. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340, events.grailville at fuse.net & grailville.org.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Touch – Art Exhibit [thru 25 September]: Artwork inspired by the natural world featuring: ceramic sculptures for the garden by Brenda Tarbell, photographs by Samantha Grier; and drawings, paintings, sculptures & installations by Claire Darley, Rebecca Nava, Rebecca Nebert & Lisa Wilson. Free. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road. 45213. More info @ 513.631.4278,ellen at kennedyarts.org and kennedyarts.org.
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