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finally arrived...beginning tomorrow!
MCA = Magic Collector's Association
A association of people who are interested in history and ephemera
related to the art of prestigiation and the prestigiators.
(if I spelled that right!)
The MCA has been around since the 1950's and the collector's
weekend which is a convention in many ways started 39 years ago.
Registration to the weekend is only open to MCA members.
Walter Giekison (not sure if I spelled his name correctly) wanted a
weekend where collectors and historians from around the world can
come together and learn from each other. First gathering in the back
of the Magic, Inc's little theater and eventually making way to the
Church basement (don't know the name) where the annual Christmas
parties commenced. Eventually getting large enough to be at a hotel.
Its always been primarily in Chicago, the favorite location for the
annual weekend. It has been held in a few other cities in the past.
Every year there are lectures and presentation, a Saturday night
banquet with featured performers and always a guest of honor.
This year's Guest of Honor is Harry Anderson. Many will remember
him from 'Night Court' or 'Dave's World.' Before he became known by
those roles, he was a comedy magician.
This year I became a member of the MCA and registered for the
weekend, got a dealer's table for my p's as well as banquet tickets
for the anniversary (even tho it was Monday).
I figured its the opportunity to work on the book, meet new people and
have a great weekend with my p's too. I'm looking forward to it.
Also, I figured its like a well deserved vacation.
Before I forget, I also completed a leather jacket commission.
Its for Bill Palmer who owns "The World's Largest Cups & Balls Museum"
in Houston, TX. He'll be picking it up tomorrow.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
I'll report in when I can!
MCA = Magic Collector's Association
A association of people who are interested in history and ephemera
related to the art of prestigiation and the prestigiators.
(if I spelled that right!)
The MCA has been around since the 1950's and the collector's
weekend which is a convention in many ways started 39 years ago.
Registration to the weekend is only open to MCA members.
Walter Giekison (not sure if I spelled his name correctly) wanted a
weekend where collectors and historians from around the world can
come together and learn from each other. First gathering in the back
of the Magic, Inc's little theater and eventually making way to the
Church basement (don't know the name) where the annual Christmas
parties commenced. Eventually getting large enough to be at a hotel.
Its always been primarily in Chicago, the favorite location for the
annual weekend. It has been held in a few other cities in the past.
Every year there are lectures and presentation, a Saturday night
banquet with featured performers and always a guest of honor.
This year's Guest of Honor is Harry Anderson. Many will remember
him from 'Night Court' or 'Dave's World.' Before he became known by
those roles, he was a comedy magician.
This year I became a member of the MCA and registered for the
weekend, got a dealer's table for my p's as well as banquet tickets
for the anniversary (even tho it was Monday).
I figured its the opportunity to work on the book, meet new people and
have a great weekend with my p's too. I'm looking forward to it.
Also, I figured its like a well deserved vacation.
Before I forget, I also completed a leather jacket commission.
Its for Bill Palmer who owns "The World's Largest Cups & Balls Museum"
in Houston, TX. He'll be picking it up tomorrow.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
I'll report in when I can!
last night i gathered with (my p's), kelly, dale and ed
(eventually bud joined us latter in the evening too)
at borders to just, you know....socialize.
not knowing there was music in the cafe.
which is always a complimentary surprise when
there is because it's soothing to the atmosphere.
pete berwick played last night. i heard him play
last december and I really enjoyed his live set.
his cd is good, but his live set is more eclectic and
commanding.
he starts playing and it's awfully loud.
like really loud.
not conducive to conversation.
it was quite distorted and unclear too.
but just to sit in the cafe it was way loud.
i asked the cafe girl (twice) to ask him to turn it down
because we were talking (more like yelling) but
we couldn't hear.
pete was quite upset and said we were old or something.
and was mad that no one comes in to listen to him and is
tired of being ignored when he plays at other stores.
he blurted off some intense frustration, and i think some people
left. we did stay because we were happy where we were and
we were listening to him perform.
first of all, its a bookstore, and with the way things are with
marketing, no one knows you are performing there any more.
Unless you fish out the audience.
etiquette is never play louder than necessary, since it is not
a concert venue where you are playing in a excessive large room.
the cafe is size of of someone's garage or so. you are performing
for the cafe not the entire store and the parking lot.
if you want to command audience, don't drive the audience away
with being loud. not only does it make it uncomfortable for those
who are sitting there trying to enjoy the music, but they feel they
can't sit and enjoy a partial conversation or a read, and end
up leaving or moving elsewhere in the store to listen from afar.
you lose cd sales and repeat listeners. especially when you do not
take a break. if you take a break you can talk with some people who
might want to talk to you, who may not be able to stay.
for those like my father who is in a wheelchair who needs a table to
sit and look at magazines, find it uncomfortable if the music is too
loud and uncomfortable. he like to go there for recreational purposes.
when he played last december, he used the 250 version of my 150.
he was not that loud, and he could apparently hear himself then.
last night he said he could not hear himself at all.
there are two ways of solving that issue.
1. buy yourself a small monitor or one of the ear monitors.
2. place the speakers behind you but one angled toward you as a self monitoring system.
I never had a issue of not hearing myself play when I'm there.
that's because of the way i situate the speakers.
but i suppose my years and countless times playing in every single situation has
taught me that you gotta make it adequate for the room.
if the cafe was like a ballroom and your playing opposite of the speakers,
that 2 sec delay is quite annoying, but you deal with it. because the people
closer to the speakers hears is louder than you. but when the speakers are
behind your ears you can monitor the volume better.
its better to start off at a moderate volume and its better when the audience
asks you to turn the volume up.
and when they do as you to turn the volume up, that means they want
to listen to you, hear every word you sing, and enjoy your performance.
after all, if its too loud for you, its probably too loud for those sitting in the
front tables.
(eventually bud joined us latter in the evening too)
at borders to just, you know....socialize.
not knowing there was music in the cafe.
which is always a complimentary surprise when
there is because it's soothing to the atmosphere.
pete berwick played last night. i heard him play
last december and I really enjoyed his live set.
his cd is good, but his live set is more eclectic and
commanding.
he starts playing and it's awfully loud.
like really loud.
not conducive to conversation.
it was quite distorted and unclear too.
but just to sit in the cafe it was way loud.
i asked the cafe girl (twice) to ask him to turn it down
because we were talking (more like yelling) but
we couldn't hear.
pete was quite upset and said we were old or something.
and was mad that no one comes in to listen to him and is
tired of being ignored when he plays at other stores.
he blurted off some intense frustration, and i think some people
left. we did stay because we were happy where we were and
we were listening to him perform.
first of all, its a bookstore, and with the way things are with
marketing, no one knows you are performing there any more.
Unless you fish out the audience.
etiquette is never play louder than necessary, since it is not
a concert venue where you are playing in a excessive large room.
the cafe is size of of someone's garage or so. you are performing
for the cafe not the entire store and the parking lot.
if you want to command audience, don't drive the audience away
with being loud. not only does it make it uncomfortable for those
who are sitting there trying to enjoy the music, but they feel they
can't sit and enjoy a partial conversation or a read, and end
up leaving or moving elsewhere in the store to listen from afar.
you lose cd sales and repeat listeners. especially when you do not
take a break. if you take a break you can talk with some people who
might want to talk to you, who may not be able to stay.
for those like my father who is in a wheelchair who needs a table to
sit and look at magazines, find it uncomfortable if the music is too
loud and uncomfortable. he like to go there for recreational purposes.
when he played last december, he used the 250 version of my 150.
he was not that loud, and he could apparently hear himself then.
last night he said he could not hear himself at all.
there are two ways of solving that issue.
1. buy yourself a small monitor or one of the ear monitors.
2. place the speakers behind you but one angled toward you as a self monitoring system.
I never had a issue of not hearing myself play when I'm there.
that's because of the way i situate the speakers.
but i suppose my years and countless times playing in every single situation has
taught me that you gotta make it adequate for the room.
if the cafe was like a ballroom and your playing opposite of the speakers,
that 2 sec delay is quite annoying, but you deal with it. because the people
closer to the speakers hears is louder than you. but when the speakers are
behind your ears you can monitor the volume better.
its better to start off at a moderate volume and its better when the audience
asks you to turn the volume up.
and when they do as you to turn the volume up, that means they want
to listen to you, hear every word you sing, and enjoy your performance.
after all, if its too loud for you, its probably too loud for those sitting in the
front tables.
Arist: JoAnn Jewelry
About the Artist
JoAnn is from North Carolina.
Her pieces of jewelry are inspired by what is around here.
It is evident of that.
The ocean being a big influence.
Her use of clear, pink and blue stones captures that.
I received:
23 inch adventurine, swarovski crystal hearts, copper with offset copper focaland
AND
custom made anklet with black stones with copper fittings.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
Particulars:
JoAnn package her jewelry in a jewelry box.
CLASSY!
With her custom label on the end to keep it closed
and a few business cards.
Price: $25.00
Shop: JoAnnJewelry.etsy.com
More information: visit etsy shop
About the Artist
JoAnn is from North Carolina.
Her pieces of jewelry are inspired by what is around here.
It is evident of that.
The ocean being a big influence.
Her use of clear, pink and blue stones captures that.
I received:
23 inch adventurine, swarovski crystal hearts, copper with offset copper focaland
AND
custom made anklet with black stones with copper fittings.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
Particulars:
JoAnn package her jewelry in a jewelry box.
CLASSY!
With her custom label on the end to keep it closed
and a few business cards.
Price: $25.00
Shop: JoAnnJewelry.etsy.com
More information: visit etsy shop
Arist: beckynot
About the Artist
Becky makes pet related jewelry.
For those who are cat and dog lovers.
Not only does she make jewelry that people can wear,
but for pets to wear as well.
Her crafts also support pet rescue.
She lives California and is an aspiring actress.
Her items are nicely put together.
I received:
HELLO KITTY / MOSHI MARO ANIME BRACELET SET, pretty red beads and flowers, bunny rabbit and kitty cat
and
PINK PET NECKLACE - faux crystals and teddy bears PET SAFE
In which the Hello Kitty and the pet necklace was for Nikki and her cat Fluffy.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
Particulars:
Becky put the items in a cellophane heart bag.
Price:
Bracelet set: $4.50
Pet Necklace: $5.00
Shop: beckynot.etsy.com
More information: beckynot.com
About the Artist
Becky makes pet related jewelry.
For those who are cat and dog lovers.
Not only does she make jewelry that people can wear,
but for pets to wear as well.
Her crafts also support pet rescue.
She lives California and is an aspiring actress.
Her items are nicely put together.
I received:
HELLO KITTY / MOSHI MARO ANIME BRACELET SET, pretty red beads and flowers, bunny rabbit and kitty cat
and
PINK PET NECKLACE - faux crystals and teddy bears PET SAFE
In which the Hello Kitty and the pet necklace was for Nikki and her cat Fluffy.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
Particulars:
Becky put the items in a cellophane heart bag.
Price:
Bracelet set: $4.50
Pet Necklace: $5.00
Shop: beckynot.etsy.com
More information: beckynot.com
Arist: cjw designs
About the Artist
Cathy lives in Florida and loves all things nature.
Much of her designs are inspired from her surroundings.
We came across each other on the forum and saw we both
had horse themed items.
Her horse pendant necklace really caught my eye.
I live in horse country, but I haven't gone riding in a very long long time.
Her items are high quality crafted.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
Particulars:
Each item is wrapped up in individual tissue paper
and placed inside a bag.
Included was a business card
and a note that she also hand wrote.
Price:
Earrings: $3.00
Bracelet: $19.00
Necklace: $39.00
Shop: cjwdesigns.etsy.com
More information: visit her etsy site
About the Artist
Cathy lives in Florida and loves all things nature.
Much of her designs are inspired from her surroundings.
We came across each other on the forum and saw we both
had horse themed items.
Her horse pendant necklace really caught my eye.
I live in horse country, but I haven't gone riding in a very long long time.
Her items are high quality crafted.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
Particulars:
Each item is wrapped up in individual tissue paper
and placed inside a bag.
Included was a business card
and a note that she also hand wrote.
Price:
Earrings: $3.00
Bracelet: $19.00
Necklace: $39.00
Shop: cjwdesigns.etsy.com
More information: visit her etsy site
I don't know when it happened.
But there used to be a time when
the average consumer can go into
any Radio Shack for any related issue
and get help for any consumer electronic.
Even a couple of Pro-Audio questions.
The RS I would go to has had at least
two really good managers and an
assistant manager that really new their
stuff. Even Pro-Audio stuff.
Now, it seems that its not so true.
Last Wednesday I went to the local store
to look for some adapters and there
was this older gentleman with a
Samson powered amp and a
Shure wireless mic. The
manager and sales kid were taking
an assortment of cables that were
XLR to TRS and so on and so on.
Connecting the power amp to a
external PA.
I asked the guy what he's trying to do.
And he said he is doing a speaking presentation
and that the mic wasn't loud enough. That
hooking it the wireless to the amp direct
wasn't giving it enough power nor
clarity.
So they thought using an external PA would work.
In a perfect world it would have...
IF
They connected everything through the AUX
channel. Including the mic. That would mean
XLR to RCA and TRS to RCA.
Maybe not perfect but it can work.
Instead they inputed the MIC through the front
MIC input and
get this...
outputted the speaker through the headphone jack!!!
YES, THE HEADPHONE JACK.
I told them radio shack peeps that your not
going to get the power. Instead more distortion by
using the headphone jack as an output.
They really didn't know and they didn't want to
open up anymore packages.
So I said to the guy, who it turns out is a well respected
eye doctor (laser treatments and all that) to go to a pro-audio
store. The speaking presentation was that night
and so I recommended Player's Bench and talk to Don.
I've known that place for a long time. That if you talk to the
right people you'll get the right answers and the best deals.
I took my business card out and wrote on the back
the name of the place and where its at and who to talk to.
Mention the P-150 by Fender as a great option but either
way talk to Don and they'll set him up properly.
Unsure if he was going to or not.
The next morning I got a call around 9am and it was the
Doctor thanking me for helping him. He did go to PB
and talked to Don and told him what was wrong and he
ended up trading his Samson for a keyboard amp which
gave him more power and clarity.
I was in PB Saturday and talked to Don and asked what
was what and found out what they did. Turned out
to be a good thing.
Cuz RS would have sold him everything in the world and
not what he really needed.
Super Frances to the Rescue!
:)
But there used to be a time when
the average consumer can go into
any Radio Shack for any related issue
and get help for any consumer electronic.
Even a couple of Pro-Audio questions.
The RS I would go to has had at least
two really good managers and an
assistant manager that really new their
stuff. Even Pro-Audio stuff.
Now, it seems that its not so true.
Last Wednesday I went to the local store
to look for some adapters and there
was this older gentleman with a
Samson powered amp and a
Shure wireless mic. The
manager and sales kid were taking
an assortment of cables that were
XLR to TRS and so on and so on.
Connecting the power amp to a
external PA.
I asked the guy what he's trying to do.
And he said he is doing a speaking presentation
and that the mic wasn't loud enough. That
hooking it the wireless to the amp direct
wasn't giving it enough power nor
clarity.
So they thought using an external PA would work.
In a perfect world it would have...
IF
They connected everything through the AUX
channel. Including the mic. That would mean
XLR to RCA and TRS to RCA.
Maybe not perfect but it can work.
Instead they inputed the MIC through the front
MIC input and
get this...
outputted the speaker through the headphone jack!!!
YES, THE HEADPHONE JACK.
I told them radio shack peeps that your not
going to get the power. Instead more distortion by
using the headphone jack as an output.
They really didn't know and they didn't want to
open up anymore packages.
So I said to the guy, who it turns out is a well respected
eye doctor (laser treatments and all that) to go to a pro-audio
store. The speaking presentation was that night
and so I recommended Player's Bench and talk to Don.
I've known that place for a long time. That if you talk to the
right people you'll get the right answers and the best deals.
I took my business card out and wrote on the back
the name of the place and where its at and who to talk to.
Mention the P-150 by Fender as a great option but either
way talk to Don and they'll set him up properly.
Unsure if he was going to or not.
The next morning I got a call around 9am and it was the
Doctor thanking me for helping him. He did go to PB
and talked to Don and told him what was wrong and he
ended up trading his Samson for a keyboard amp which
gave him more power and clarity.
I was in PB Saturday and talked to Don and asked what
was what and found out what they did. Turned out
to be a good thing.
Cuz RS would have sold him everything in the world and
not what he really needed.
Super Frances to the Rescue!
:)
at least for me.
before
from waist/belly button length
after
just around shoulder length
holding my lovely locks
a better idea of the length
THIS WAS MY VERY FIRST TIME EVER...EVER
HAVING MY HAIR REALLY CUT IN A SALON IN
32 YEARS
I DO MISS MY LONG HAIR.
I miss it covering my boobs.
Its lighter, but really thicker and OMG, really bouncy.
I feel like I got real Asian hair.
:P
The intial cut was 10 inch which is donated to "locks of love"
and additional inch to even it out.
So 11 fricken' inches!!!
I had this done at Ulta Salon which gives you a free cut
with the donation.
Instead of doing one blunt pony tail and cutting it off,
she did I think about 5 little poiny tails to make sure its
more equal between the lengths of hair.
I can't put my hair in actual braids.
Maybe just short ones.
I don't have to use 2 jaw clips to put my hair up.
Which mean less breakage and buying new ones.
HOWEVER
I can put my hair in perfect pig tails!!!!
Like when I was 5.
like then
I hope you all like it.
photo tags: http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
before
from waist/belly button length
after
just around shoulder length
holding my lovely locks
a better idea of the length
THIS WAS MY VERY FIRST TIME EVER...EVER
HAVING MY HAIR REALLY CUT IN A SALON IN
32 YEARS
I DO MISS MY LONG HAIR.
I miss it covering my boobs.
Its lighter, but really thicker and OMG, really bouncy.
I feel like I got real Asian hair.
:P
The intial cut was 10 inch which is donated to "locks of love"
and additional inch to even it out.
So 11 fricken' inches!!!
I had this done at Ulta Salon which gives you a free cut
with the donation.
Instead of doing one blunt pony tail and cutting it off,
she did I think about 5 little poiny tails to make sure its
more equal between the lengths of hair.
I can't put my hair in actual braids.
Maybe just short ones.
I don't have to use 2 jaw clips to put my hair up.
Which mean less breakage and buying new ones.
HOWEVER
I can put my hair in perfect pig tails!!!!
Like when I was 5.
like then
I hope you all like it.
photo tags: http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/tag
I finally finished #4 leather jacket.
It took me longer because of the subtle colours I needed
to achieve and the drying time.
But its done!
YAY.
It is based off of this poster:
Size: 10 x 26 inches; Date: 1910
Finished
I chose to do a Okito poster because he was a very good friend
and mentor to my father. His stuff goes at auction for large
amounts of money still because he is from a dynasty of Dutch
magicians. Okito (Theo Bamberg) was number 5 his son David
whom he went under the name Fu Man Chu was the
6th and last. David lived in Bueanos Aires where he did a
big show and ran a magic shop with his wife Lola. I have a photo
of Lola with the lady assistants of all magicians significant others,
that includes my mother, from the 1979 World's Greatest Magicians
Tour. David had already passed by then.
My father met Okito at the round table and from there became
really good friends. He would take dad out for dinner every week.
When Okito was ready to retire, he decided to sell off all his stuff
so he can go live in a retirement home. He was living at the Wacker
Hotel at the time, and to let people know he was selling, I believe
he put an ad in the paper
Many people like Dr. Albo and Norm Nielson (who was living in
Waukesha, WI at the time) came out to buy his stuff.
He left two of his more valuable robes to my father with shoes,
purse and table drape. These were Okito's favorite pieces.
He talked to dad a lot about how he made things. But the
tapestries he gave to him with the letter of authenticity
(plus the photo with his wearing the robe autographed with
his seal in wax - not the adhesive), were for my father to
wear. Since he did a authentic Chinese magic act.
These court robes are amazing pieces.
Anyway, as a homage to Okito I did #4 leather jacket in his
honour. Plus its always been one of my favorite.
Again, matching colours, and close enough details
(minus the face which is not easy) as best as possible.
Started February 20th.
Finished March 9th
Enjoy!
( process with larger photos )
It took me longer because of the subtle colours I needed
to achieve and the drying time.
But its done!
YAY.
It is based off of this poster:
Size: 10 x 26 inches; Date: 1910
Finished
I chose to do a Okito poster because he was a very good friend
and mentor to my father. His stuff goes at auction for large
amounts of money still because he is from a dynasty of Dutch
magicians. Okito (Theo Bamberg) was number 5 his son David
whom he went under the name Fu Man Chu was the
6th and last. David lived in Bueanos Aires where he did a
big show and ran a magic shop with his wife Lola. I have a photo
of Lola with the lady assistants of all magicians significant others,
that includes my mother, from the 1979 World's Greatest Magicians
Tour. David had already passed by then.
My father met Okito at the round table and from there became
really good friends. He would take dad out for dinner every week.
When Okito was ready to retire, he decided to sell off all his stuff
so he can go live in a retirement home. He was living at the Wacker
Hotel at the time, and to let people know he was selling, I believe
he put an ad in the paper
Many people like Dr. Albo and Norm Nielson (who was living in
Waukesha, WI at the time) came out to buy his stuff.
He left two of his more valuable robes to my father with shoes,
purse and table drape. These were Okito's favorite pieces.
He talked to dad a lot about how he made things. But the
tapestries he gave to him with the letter of authenticity
(plus the photo with his wearing the robe autographed with
his seal in wax - not the adhesive), were for my father to
wear. Since he did a authentic Chinese magic act.
These court robes are amazing pieces.
Anyway, as a homage to Okito I did #4 leather jacket in his
honour. Plus its always been one of my favorite.
Again, matching colours, and close enough details
(minus the face which is not easy) as best as possible.
Started February 20th.
Finished March 9th
Enjoy!
( process with larger photos )
If we are able to decide who we want as a presidential nominee
We should also be able to decide who want as a vice-presidential nominee/running mate.
What do you think?
( My two VP nominees )
i could actually use my Asian phrases!
and
the amazing use of fortune cookies for a presidential race!
woa.
We should also be able to decide who want as a vice-presidential nominee/running mate.
What do you think?
( My two VP nominees )
i could actually use my Asian phrases!
and
the amazing use of fortune cookies for a presidential race!
woa.
garfield without garfield
February 21
February 21
I am so sick of hearing obama and clinton talk about how we need to help the economy. And don't have a solution.
I am so sick of hearing obama and his "we need to make sure all children have health insurance" and lets forget those who can't get health insurance at age 55-65 because of pre-existing conditions. That's all I hear...Shut UP, Shut up, Shut up!
Here's some ideas for a solution.
If people don't have to pay 65% of the paycheck towards medical then people would have extra money to spend and help the economy. The health insurance and doctors is like mob circut. They know people need it and will pay for it no matter what. Even if it means less to 'live' as the cost of living go higher.
Most people who are in debt are in medical debt.
That's a huge problem to why they don't have money to spend to help the economy.
Its not so much the middle classes getting the wrong end of the stick but for those people who fall through the cracks. They make enough but not enough to pay for everything that goes up. Food, gas, health care, utilities. Yet they can't get help because according to the governemnt are making more than the average.
Yes, universal health care would work in the US.
But we can't have the free loaders who take the money used towards health insurance and not use it for what it is for. And we can't have those who abuse their health insurance for every little thing.
Give out rebates for good health, like many companies are.
Smoking Cessation classes, no smoking policies, losing weight etc.
Give out rebates that don't abuse their health insurance.
Allow people to enroll for a Universal Healthcare before they get money to pay for it. Allow people health care, who really need it due to pre-existing conditions. It's not because they choose to have them sometimes its genetic (breast cancer, heart disease etc).
But lower the damn costs.
It doesn't have to cost $10,000 for a ER visit.
To use a fork costs you $100 dollar to eat with.
And it doesn't, the insurance lowers the cost for you.
But it shouldn't cost, especially for seniors, $400 a month for insurance
to get the damn doctor/hospital cost down.
Not everyone needs to be on disability.
I swear, 1/2 the people I see using handicap placard are on disability
are in better shape them me. WTF? Why are most of them smokers?
Are they given disabiliies checks to help them buy cigarettes?
Maybe if they gave it to people who really need it, instead of just
anyone who can get it because of "this or that" ailment, the system
wouldn't be in more debt than when Clinton was president.
Why are so many people using handicap placards anyway!!!!
Lastly, Stop penalizing seniors who missed a year or two of medical insurance and have to pay 70% more on part B.
Its lunacy.
I am going to quit now or else I'll get on my soap box even further.
I am so sick of hearing obama and his "we need to make sure all children have health insurance" and lets forget those who can't get health insurance at age 55-65 because of pre-existing conditions. That's all I hear...Shut UP, Shut up, Shut up!
Here's some ideas for a solution.
If people don't have to pay 65% of the paycheck towards medical then people would have extra money to spend and help the economy. The health insurance and doctors is like mob circut. They know people need it and will pay for it no matter what. Even if it means less to 'live' as the cost of living go higher.
Most people who are in debt are in medical debt.
That's a huge problem to why they don't have money to spend to help the economy.
Its not so much the middle classes getting the wrong end of the stick but for those people who fall through the cracks. They make enough but not enough to pay for everything that goes up. Food, gas, health care, utilities. Yet they can't get help because according to the governemnt are making more than the average.
Yes, universal health care would work in the US.
But we can't have the free loaders who take the money used towards health insurance and not use it for what it is for. And we can't have those who abuse their health insurance for every little thing.
Give out rebates for good health, like many companies are.
Smoking Cessation classes, no smoking policies, losing weight etc.
Give out rebates that don't abuse their health insurance.
Allow people to enroll for a Universal Healthcare before they get money to pay for it. Allow people health care, who really need it due to pre-existing conditions. It's not because they choose to have them sometimes its genetic (breast cancer, heart disease etc).
But lower the damn costs.
It doesn't have to cost $10,000 for a ER visit.
To use a fork costs you $100 dollar to eat with.
And it doesn't, the insurance lowers the cost for you.
But it shouldn't cost, especially for seniors, $400 a month for insurance
to get the damn doctor/hospital cost down.
Not everyone needs to be on disability.
I swear, 1/2 the people I see using handicap placard are on disability
are in better shape them me. WTF? Why are most of them smokers?
Are they given disabiliies checks to help them buy cigarettes?
Maybe if they gave it to people who really need it, instead of just
anyone who can get it because of "this or that" ailment, the system
wouldn't be in more debt than when Clinton was president.
Why are so many people using handicap placards anyway!!!!
Lastly, Stop penalizing seniors who missed a year or two of medical insurance and have to pay 70% more on part B.
Its lunacy.
I am going to quit now or else I'll get on my soap box even further.
A few many things to write.
1. Congrats to Matt Watts who won the ACTRA award for Outstanding Performance-Voice
for the radio drama 'Canadia 2056.' Beating out 4 animated TV shows.
I believe s2 is starting in April. Not sure, will have to ask Matt. Last time he blogged he
talked about CBC's new “publicity-nouveau” where they aren't advertising. And I haven't
listened in on CBC one lately cuz I'm out of habit since i'm still catching up from the behind
while I had no laptop for the majority of January. Which is another story for another entry.
2. A month and a day ago (2/2), CBC Joe declared February 2 as
Frances Mai-Ling & Whimsical Brainpain Day.
He also announced that Matt was nominated for the ACTRA award.
Thank you Joe for appreciating us.
3. Fox Lake Business Expo was Saturday, twas fun. Made 5 contacts. Next one in March 15th.
4. I'm almost done with Jacket #4
5. Anne Frank Private Photo collection Opening @ Ela Library was absolutely awesome.
There was soo much to do. I think the entire Jewish community from Chicago was up.
(not quite)
Before viewing the photos, it was recommended to view a 28 min film. Which we did.
I get really intense when watching anything dealing with the WWII and the holocaust.
The place was packed, and when we got out, there was a really looong line waiting.
Then we had some refreshments. The latta ladies were making smoothies, but i opted
for regular 'bucks coffee. There were mini-bagels and cream cheese, vegetable tray,
hummus spreads with toast and these cookies that they had a recipie for the festival
of purim. Like little kolackies. Anyway. They were delightful. We didn't see the photos
because there was a line and we'll be back on Wed night for a seminar anyway. So
we decided to go in and watch the 2nd set of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band perform.
I've seen them on TV but never live, and they were amazing. It was a real highlight.
After that we went to the recreation of the Annex and there was a computer program
that talked more indepth with photos of the entire building where the family lived.
This exhibit is the first time its even been to Illinois and is on loan from NY. We met my
cousins' and a friend. One cousin actually been to Amdersterdam where he actually
viewed the Annex.
I took a couple of photos of the Klezmer band. Totally recommend seeing them.
The exhibit is open all through March with other events going on.
more info at www.eapl.org/annefrank
tags: http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/ta
1. Congrats to Matt Watts who won the ACTRA award for Outstanding Performance-Voice
for the radio drama 'Canadia 2056.' Beating out 4 animated TV shows.
I believe s2 is starting in April. Not sure, will have to ask Matt. Last time he blogged he
talked about CBC's new “publicity-nouveau” where they aren't advertising. And I haven't
listened in on CBC one lately cuz I'm out of habit since i'm still catching up from the behind
while I had no laptop for the majority of January. Which is another story for another entry.
2. A month and a day ago (2/2), CBC Joe declared February 2 as
Frances Mai-Ling & Whimsical Brainpain Day.
He also announced that Matt was nominated for the ACTRA award.
Thank you Joe for appreciating us.
3. Fox Lake Business Expo was Saturday, twas fun. Made 5 contacts. Next one in March 15th.
4. I'm almost done with Jacket #4
5. Anne Frank Private Photo collection Opening @ Ela Library was absolutely awesome.
There was soo much to do. I think the entire Jewish community from Chicago was up.
(not quite)
Before viewing the photos, it was recommended to view a 28 min film. Which we did.
I get really intense when watching anything dealing with the WWII and the holocaust.
The place was packed, and when we got out, there was a really looong line waiting.
Then we had some refreshments. The latta ladies were making smoothies, but i opted
for regular 'bucks coffee. There were mini-bagels and cream cheese, vegetable tray,
hummus spreads with toast and these cookies that they had a recipie for the festival
of purim. Like little kolackies. Anyway. They were delightful. We didn't see the photos
because there was a line and we'll be back on Wed night for a seminar anyway. So
we decided to go in and watch the 2nd set of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band perform.
I've seen them on TV but never live, and they were amazing. It was a real highlight.
After that we went to the recreation of the Annex and there was a computer program
that talked more indepth with photos of the entire building where the family lived.
This exhibit is the first time its even been to Illinois and is on loan from NY. We met my
cousins' and a friend. One cousin actually been to Amdersterdam where he actually
viewed the Annex.
I took a couple of photos of the Klezmer band. Totally recommend seeing them.
The exhibit is open all through March with other events going on.
more info at www.eapl.org/annefrank
tags: http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/ta
Arist: Jodieflower
About the Artist
Jodieflowers is a enthusiatic artist who loves to make stuff.
She say's "Life is Art and Art is my Life"
A multi-medium artist (as well a stay at home mom and wife)
was born in Turkey and raised in Louisiana.
Wow!
She makes patches and hand crafted polymer clay bug items.
Some adorable stuff.
I recieved her handcrafted recycled materials Robot Patch
I choose this patch because of the colours and eyes.
Thinking this would show off on dark or black black background.
The patch is 6 1/2" x 7", which doesn't sound big, but
when I got it was shocked to see how big it really it!
You can iron it on to anything and tack is simply with
a needle and thread.
I plan to put this on my body bag as soon as the
weather warms up.
A cute item for any age.
Particulars:
The patch comes in a big evelope
Instructions for the patch is on the back.
(very simple)
Enclosed is a business card that includes a
first order discount code at goodhandarts.com
Price: $12.00
Shop: http://jodieflowers.etsy.com
More information: http://goodhandarts.com/jodieflowers/
About the Artist
Jodieflowers is a enthusiatic artist who loves to make stuff.
She say's "Life is Art and Art is my Life"
A multi-medium artist (as well a stay at home mom and wife)
was born in Turkey and raised in Louisiana.
Wow!
She makes patches and hand crafted polymer clay bug items.
Some adorable stuff.
I recieved her handcrafted recycled materials Robot Patch
I choose this patch because of the colours and eyes.
Thinking this would show off on dark or black black background.
The patch is 6 1/2" x 7", which doesn't sound big, but
when I got it was shocked to see how big it really it!
You can iron it on to anything and tack is simply with
a needle and thread.
I plan to put this on my body bag as soon as the
weather warms up.
A cute item for any age.
Particulars:
The patch comes in a big evelope
Instructions for the patch is on the back.
(very simple)
Enclosed is a business card that includes a
first order discount code at goodhandarts.com
Price: $12.00
Shop: http://jodieflowers.etsy.com
More information: http://goodhandarts.com/jodieflowers/
happy leap day all.
10 years ago in leap time was 1968.
i wasn't even a thought.
10 years ago in leap time was 1968.
i wasn't even a thought.
I'm starting a new series of entries on my LJ devoted to
items I receive on Etsy. A feature for artists on Etsy.
They will be tagged under"Etsy In-Review"
My first artist is Miyaw Designs.
Miyaw designs are made by a mother and daughter team in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Miyaw is a cree word that translates to "One's Body"
Their work is inspried by aboriginal designed, and the name relfects that.
I recieved her hand crafted Os Chainmail Necklace.
It is beautifully crafted and versatile.
One of the reasons I choose this item is for its versatility.
It looks elegant as a simple chain necklace but it also can be fitted with a charm.
An ideal necklace for anyone.
Particulars:
The necklace package nicely.
Fitted to card stock and wrapped with tissue paper.
She included a beautiful butterfly bookmark.
Price: $18.00
Shop: http://miyaw.etsy.com
items I receive on Etsy. A feature for artists on Etsy.
They will be tagged under"Etsy In-Review"
My first artist is Miyaw Designs.
Miyaw designs are made by a mother and daughter team in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Miyaw is a cree word that translates to "One's Body"
Their work is inspried by aboriginal designed, and the name relfects that.
I recieved her hand crafted Os Chainmail Necklace.
It is beautifully crafted and versatile.
One of the reasons I choose this item is for its versatility.
It looks elegant as a simple chain necklace but it also can be fitted with a charm.
An ideal necklace for anyone.
Particulars:
The necklace package nicely.
Fitted to card stock and wrapped with tissue paper.
She included a beautiful butterfly bookmark.
Price: $18.00
Shop: http://miyaw.etsy.com
I didn't watch the Oscars at all.
I wish the writer's strike did not end in time for the Oscar's.
I think it would have made an even bigger impact with how important
writers are for the material we see the actor's say.
It was big with the Golden Globes, but the Oscar's would have been
bigger.
It will be a matter of time before we see another strike happen.
As it stands, there is going to be an Actor's strike sometime in the
summer. AFTRA and SAG will hit the picket lines. Just like a few years
ago.
You know what?
I can see why.
It's not for the million dollar movie actors, its for the smaller actors that
fill up the void that make the stars look better. Who really depend on
the money for a living.
Sometimes, I wish we ASCAP and BMI artists could go on strike to make
people realize how the little people affected in the industry.
No one really gets it. Until everyone can't be greedy for the now as things work.
I wish the writer's strike did not end in time for the Oscar's.
I think it would have made an even bigger impact with how important
writers are for the material we see the actor's say.
It was big with the Golden Globes, but the Oscar's would have been
bigger.
It will be a matter of time before we see another strike happen.
As it stands, there is going to be an Actor's strike sometime in the
summer. AFTRA and SAG will hit the picket lines. Just like a few years
ago.
You know what?
I can see why.
It's not for the million dollar movie actors, its for the smaller actors that
fill up the void that make the stars look better. Who really depend on
the money for a living.
Sometimes, I wish we ASCAP and BMI artists could go on strike to make
people realize how the little people affected in the industry.
No one really gets it. Until everyone can't be greedy for the now as things work.
I used to post random photos from the current and/or past every Friday.
Its been a while since I have. I thought today would be good since, it
would sorta lift the spirit of yesterday.
Our friend Jim, a magician and illusion builder, wife passed away on
Valentine's Day. At first it was going to be a private funeral of just
her son and him. But after a while, he decided to have a few close,
select friends attend. There was about 12 total. Jim really needed
to have these people there for him. Honestly.
As I have mentioned in prior entries, when a magician passes away,
its like a "reunion" of sorts. At least for us. Since we don't attend a
lot of magic function (conventions, and sort) and we don't belong
to any clubs, and many of these things are in the Chicago. We don't
see many people but maybe at...yeap, you guessed it. Memorial
Services.
And it gets to you, because these are friends of who my parents
go way back with. I do to, since my baby inspection party.
Its not the same though.
Anyway, when you come back from these things, you need a 'lift'
in spirits. Loss is something you don't always feel right away, it
comes at you and you don't even know that it is "loss."
So seeing photos of dad, happy and smiling, makes us feel good,
because he is exactly that. I took these last week, and remembered
I hadn't taken them off my camera.
These were taken with Olympus camera C-4000 and I was thinking
of retiring it, but I like how the images come out, that I'm not.
Enjoy!
Its been a while since I have. I thought today would be good since, it
would sorta lift the spirit of yesterday.
Our friend Jim, a magician and illusion builder, wife passed away on
Valentine's Day. At first it was going to be a private funeral of just
her son and him. But after a while, he decided to have a few close,
select friends attend. There was about 12 total. Jim really needed
to have these people there for him. Honestly.
As I have mentioned in prior entries, when a magician passes away,
its like a "reunion" of sorts. At least for us. Since we don't attend a
lot of magic function (conventions, and sort) and we don't belong
to any clubs, and many of these things are in the Chicago. We don't
see many people but maybe at...yeap, you guessed it. Memorial
Services.
And it gets to you, because these are friends of who my parents
go way back with. I do to, since my baby inspection party.
Its not the same though.
Anyway, when you come back from these things, you need a 'lift'
in spirits. Loss is something you don't always feel right away, it
comes at you and you don't even know that it is "loss."
So seeing photos of dad, happy and smiling, makes us feel good,
because he is exactly that. I took these last week, and remembered
I hadn't taken them off my camera.
These were taken with Olympus camera C-4000 and I was thinking
of retiring it, but I like how the images come out, that I'm not.
Enjoy!
(if he gets the nomination)
if he chooses an Asian as a running mate.
if he chooses an Asian as a running mate.
Number 3 in the series.
I choose the "The Golden Butterfly" poster because I was drawn to it, and
fitted this particular leather jacket that I came across last fall.
I started it on Sunday February 3rd and finished it February 18th.
It was a total combined hours of 3 days.
This was more involved than the previous two because of the
detail and colour matching.
Detailing something from a 1 sheet to a 11x17 with brushes wasn't
easy, so I did my best to capture the poster as it is with bringing
out its true to life qualities. And matching colour to colour as best
as possible.
Its not perfect nor exactly but doing it freehanded on a smaller
scale it came out well.
Here's the original:
Here's some photos of the jacket:
at 85% done
completed
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I choose the "The Golden Butterfly" poster because I was drawn to it, and
fitted this particular leather jacket that I came across last fall.
I started it on Sunday February 3rd and finished it February 18th.
It was a total combined hours of 3 days.
This was more involved than the previous two because of the
detail and colour matching.
Detailing something from a 1 sheet to a 11x17 with brushes wasn't
easy, so I did my best to capture the poster as it is with bringing
out its true to life qualities. And matching colour to colour as best
as possible.
Its not perfect nor exactly but doing it freehanded on a smaller
scale it came out well.
Here's the original:
Here's some photos of the jacket:
at 85% done
completed
tags: http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/ta
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