I just learned that the 6th Harry Potter movie, Half-Blood Prince, has been delayed. I've read conflicting reasons all over the place; they want a summer release date to assure higher box office and longer run, things are taking longer and it won't be ready, they don't want to release this wholesome family movie at the same time that it's main actor is showing his nude bod on Broadway...I imagine all of these are plausible, but it seems like a lame thing to do, to give a release date, release a teaser trailer and then change the release to nearly 8 months later. HP fans are about as rabid as can be, so it seems like a dumb idea to piss them off, but whatever. So, the countdown banner will remain on this page, until the movie is released or I get tired of it. I guess I will just have to see Half-Blood Prince for my next birthday.
For those of you gaga over vampire movies, the movie version of Twilight will release on HBP's original release date in November.
Thanks for the info, www.mugglenet.com
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The New Shoe Chronicles: Photo Journal
The New shoes have been photographed in their natural habitat, exhibiting behaviors that new shoes often do...
New shoes enjoying a cold beverage.
New shoes nap with a bear.
Decorations such as these hearts make the new shoes feel special.
New shoes enjoying a cold beverage.
New shoes nap with a bear.
Decorations such as these hearts make the new shoes feel special.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The New Shoe Chronicles: Day 2
The shoes went to a pool party yesterday. They did not swim.
The shoes spent a good portion of the afternoon alone under the desk as the owner sat cross-legged in her chair. It was dark under there.
The owner wore the shoes without socks for a while, and while they looked good they were not very comfortable.
The shoes spent a good portion of the afternoon alone under the desk as the owner sat cross-legged in her chair. It was dark under there.
The owner wore the shoes without socks for a while, and while they looked good they were not very comfortable.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The New Shoe Chronicles: Day One
New Shoe Log: Day One
The owner needed new shoes, what with the fall approaching. It was the first pair of "real" shoes she had worn in several months, as during the summer she wears sandals, flip flops, and sneakers exclusively. The new shoes were found at Payless for about thirty dollars. These are their stories.
The new shoes are brown, mary-jane style with cut outs on the top, thick soles and stitching around the top where the sole and upper meet, sort of like Doc Martins. Truth be told, these shoes were chosen for that quality, and the fond memories of the 1990's that they evoked. Indeed, their owner had several similar pairs throughout high school.
They feel stiff, foreign. The owner almost feels like she is tripping with each step. The sole is so thick, she cannot feel the terrain beneath her.
Interesting observation: either the owner drags the outside of her heels when she walks, or that part of the sole is a little thicker than the rest, for it seems to catch with each step and feel like a small lump or bump. Can't tell.
The shoes look silly with the blue trouser socks the owner paired them with. In all honesty, it does not pay to choose your socks in the dark, for you will surely end up with a blue pair when you assumed they were black. At least the socks match each other. Her pants are long--she will make sure they cover the socks.
No one has noticed the new shoes, or the extra inch of height the owner gains from wearing them.
Check back for more exciting installments of "The New Shoe Chronicles"
The owner needed new shoes, what with the fall approaching. It was the first pair of "real" shoes she had worn in several months, as during the summer she wears sandals, flip flops, and sneakers exclusively. The new shoes were found at Payless for about thirty dollars. These are their stories.
The new shoes are brown, mary-jane style with cut outs on the top, thick soles and stitching around the top where the sole and upper meet, sort of like Doc Martins. Truth be told, these shoes were chosen for that quality, and the fond memories of the 1990's that they evoked. Indeed, their owner had several similar pairs throughout high school.
They feel stiff, foreign. The owner almost feels like she is tripping with each step. The sole is so thick, she cannot feel the terrain beneath her.
Interesting observation: either the owner drags the outside of her heels when she walks, or that part of the sole is a little thicker than the rest, for it seems to catch with each step and feel like a small lump or bump. Can't tell.
The shoes look silly with the blue trouser socks the owner paired them with. In all honesty, it does not pay to choose your socks in the dark, for you will surely end up with a blue pair when you assumed they were black. At least the socks match each other. Her pants are long--she will make sure they cover the socks.
No one has noticed the new shoes, or the extra inch of height the owner gains from wearing them.
Check back for more exciting installments of "The New Shoe Chronicles"
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
What's Your Favorite Book?
I am asking people about their favorite books--I am trying to encourage the youth I work with to read more, and read a variety of books. It is great that they, for instance, love the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyers, or the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling, but it is so important to read other types of books, other genres. Here are some of the favorite books that have come up:
Like Water For Chocolate—Laura Esquivel
The Bearded Lady—Sharlee Dieguez
Rose Madder—Stephen King
Where the Sidewalk Ends—Shel Silverstein
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—John Berendt
Prozac Nation—Elizabeth Wurtzel
A Midsummer Nights Dream—William Shakespeare
It has been fun remembering the great books I've read along the way, and some of the not-so-greats (I'm SORRY, but I don't get Hemingway). Please, if you have favorite books, leave me a comment. I would love to recommend your favorite book to the youth.
Like Water For Chocolate—Laura Esquivel
The Bearded Lady—Sharlee Dieguez
Rose Madder—Stephen King
Where the Sidewalk Ends—Shel Silverstein
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—John Berendt
Prozac Nation—Elizabeth Wurtzel
A Midsummer Nights Dream—William Shakespeare
It has been fun remembering the great books I've read along the way, and some of the not-so-greats (I'm SORRY, but I don't get Hemingway). Please, if you have favorite books, leave me a comment. I would love to recommend your favorite book to the youth.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A tremendous, NATIONAL honor
One of our programs, the Tehama Co. Mentoring Program, just received the 2008 National Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs. This award is one of only six in the nation, and the only one in California.
I spent about two weeks in the beginning of this summer writing the application for this award, and along with my supervisor, and the mentoring program coordinator, will be going to Indianapolis, Indiana to accept the award. I am so stoked! What a great honor!
I spent about two weeks in the beginning of this summer writing the application for this award, and along with my supervisor, and the mentoring program coordinator, will be going to Indianapolis, Indiana to accept the award. I am so stoked! What a great honor!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Ripped jeans to cute purse in one evening
So, my favorite jeans were finally unfit to wear in public anymore. The lower legs were still in really good shape, so I decided to utilize my pathetic sewing skills to make something out of them. I also had some scraps of pink lace, table covering from our Prevention Project 80's night. I decided to make a little clutch purse out of them.
I bought a zipper the same color as the lace, and matching thread. I cut a leg off at about the knee, and sliced it along one seam and trimmed off the bottom hem. I saved that to create a strap. I cut a piece of lace about a half inch larger than the denim on each side, lined it up over the outside of the jean and then folded it inside-out. I hand sewed both sides with a running stitch, then doubled back to make sure that it was strong. I then turned it right side out to reveal a rectangular bag. I then create a gusset by turning the corners up about an inch and tacking them into place. This helps the bag to stand up and to retain its shape once I cram all my stuff in it. I folded the excess lace over each side of the top and sewed that down.
Next came the really tricky part--the zipper. I used fabric glue to stick it onto the first side. Once that dried, I sewed over it with a running stitch. I then glued the other side in, carefully lining it up. That dried and I sewed that too. (Note: The zipper was originally too long for my project. I followed the package directions to shorten it).
The strap was made by fashioning the jeans hem into a loop and sewing it in. It seemed a little weak, so I added some glue to strengthen it. I then cut the button off the jeans and sewed it to the outside of the bag for decoration.
I love how it turned out. It is so roomy for its size and very cute. I am now using the other leg of the jeans to create a bigger bag--and using the back pockets and the change pocket as inside pockets for the inside of the bag. If it turns out well, I will let you know!
I bought a zipper the same color as the lace, and matching thread. I cut a leg off at about the knee, and sliced it along one seam and trimmed off the bottom hem. I saved that to create a strap. I cut a piece of lace about a half inch larger than the denim on each side, lined it up over the outside of the jean and then folded it inside-out. I hand sewed both sides with a running stitch, then doubled back to make sure that it was strong. I then turned it right side out to reveal a rectangular bag. I then create a gusset by turning the corners up about an inch and tacking them into place. This helps the bag to stand up and to retain its shape once I cram all my stuff in it. I folded the excess lace over each side of the top and sewed that down.
Next came the really tricky part--the zipper. I used fabric glue to stick it onto the first side. Once that dried, I sewed over it with a running stitch. I then glued the other side in, carefully lining it up. That dried and I sewed that too. (Note: The zipper was originally too long for my project. I followed the package directions to shorten it).
The strap was made by fashioning the jeans hem into a loop and sewing it in. It seemed a little weak, so I added some glue to strengthen it. I then cut the button off the jeans and sewed it to the outside of the bag for decoration.
I love how it turned out. It is so roomy for its size and very cute. I am now using the other leg of the jeans to create a bigger bag--and using the back pockets and the change pocket as inside pockets for the inside of the bag. If it turns out well, I will let you know!
Bagel Lunch Box
Okay, so this isn't a craft so much as a clever use of an item that I have always thought shouldn't be thrown away--the plastic container that blank cd's come in. You know, the thing with a spindle in the center and a plastic lid. I saw this done on another blog, so I am not the inventor, merely the girl sharing the love with you...
These things are about the same size as a bagel...and bagels have holes in them...and bagels are great for sandwiches...do you see where I'm going with this?
To protect your bagel, first make your sandwich (I'm partial to turkey, cream cheese and sprouts, but use your imagination), then skewer it onto the cd spindle (please, wash the box first!). Lock down the lid and there you go--crush proof storage for your lunch! Mine had a plastic cd shaped divider that I placed on top of the sandwich, then piled chips on top of to keep them separate. Just make sure to open the box upside down to avoid spilling the chips.
This will be GREAT on my next flight--and can be used for other items I'm sure. Donuts also have holes...
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