We sure had some fun together.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Words of Wisdom from Robert Redford
My husband gives the best gifts.
At the best times.
One of the books he gave me for my birthday was Wisdom: Ideas by Andrew Zuckerman.
The book includes photographs of many influential and inspirational people, along with their own words of wisdom.
I brought the book with me to Detroit, as I knew I'd have some airplane time to look at it. I ended up reading it cover to cover.
The very last passage came from Robert Redford. Here it is, in full.
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Independence allows you to remain true to yourself as an artist. Whatever your spiritual impulses are as an artist -who you are - it's easier to maintain that with independence. Once you start thinking about financial security, you're beginning to run the risk of eroding your true self as an artist. Once you start thinking about money, once you start thinking about security, I'm not sure you're going to be able to take the risks you need to take, You want to stay clear of that; let that part, hopefully, take care of itself.
I just can't stop working. Nothing excites me more than being inspired by a new creative idea. It's all part of being an artist. I get excited about ideas, and then I get excited about wanting to execute them, put it into action. I can't seem to control that, and that keeps me going. I don't spend a lot of time looking back, either. I do take into consideration failures and why the occurred, or painful moments; I don't believe in ignoring that stuff. But I also don't like spending a lot of time on successes of the past. I just don't. So I'm pretty much always looking forward: what's next, what new thing can I do?
-- Robert Redford
At the best times.
One of the books he gave me for my birthday was Wisdom: Ideas by Andrew Zuckerman.
The book includes photographs of many influential and inspirational people, along with their own words of wisdom.
I brought the book with me to Detroit, as I knew I'd have some airplane time to look at it. I ended up reading it cover to cover.
The very last passage came from Robert Redford. Here it is, in full.
----
Independence allows you to remain true to yourself as an artist. Whatever your spiritual impulses are as an artist -who you are - it's easier to maintain that with independence. Once you start thinking about financial security, you're beginning to run the risk of eroding your true self as an artist. Once you start thinking about money, once you start thinking about security, I'm not sure you're going to be able to take the risks you need to take, You want to stay clear of that; let that part, hopefully, take care of itself.
I just can't stop working. Nothing excites me more than being inspired by a new creative idea. It's all part of being an artist. I get excited about ideas, and then I get excited about wanting to execute them, put it into action. I can't seem to control that, and that keeps me going. I don't spend a lot of time looking back, either. I do take into consideration failures and why the occurred, or painful moments; I don't believe in ignoring that stuff. But I also don't like spending a lot of time on successes of the past. I just don't. So I'm pretty much always looking forward: what's next, what new thing can I do?
-- Robert Redford
NYU to the Fiesta Movement in 18 years!
As the Fiesta Movement comes to a close, I'm thinking about what might come next for me...and considering how I got here in the first place!
A common question I've been asked from friends, family, and even media, has been "Do you get to keep the car?!"
The answer is no. Would I like to keep the Fiesta? Of course! But keeping it was never part of the deal.
I've said repeatedly, even before the Fiesta was in my hands, that I have confidence that my part in the Fiesta Movement will lead to something. I've never pretended to know what that is - partly because I don't want to limit the possibilities.
Trust me, I've dreamed up many scenarios! In my MIND, I've gotten to keep this Fiesta, I've been given a brand new US Fiesta, I've been given other cars, I've gotten jobs, I've been given my own travel show, I've become famous for my photography projects, I've gotten to meet my idols and so on and so forth.
Do I really think any of these things could happen? Call me crazy, but yes.
Do I EXPECT them to happen? Not any one thing in particular. But it IS leading me to something.
Every time I've been passionate about something, it has paid off in unexpected ways.
How did I GET to the Fiesta Movement? Well...let's go back to college in 1991...
- I graduated from Oyster River High School in Durham, NH in June of 1991. I was 17 years old and didn't have a driver's license. I didn't need one, as a week later I moved to NYC.
- That fall I started my first year at NYU - my number 1 choice of schools.
- While at NYU I got a job at the NYU Bookstore to help pay for books and food and entertainment and such.
- Two years later my family couldn't pay for my expensive tuition anymore. Luckily, I'd made a good impression and the NYU Computer Store offered me a full-time position, which not only gave me a salary but also FREE tuition.
- While working at the computer store, I became familiar with...well...computers! And got email and AOL before most people I knew were there.
- I decided I wanted to learn HTML and needed a website to build. I was obsessed with a tv show on NBC called Boston Common. I wrote them a letter telling them that I wanted to build a site and they proceeded to send me episode lists, headshots, bios, scripts, etc. for my content!
- I flew out to LA for a taping of Boston Common, met the cast and crew - who all knew who I was - and had a great time!
- When I finally graduated from NYU (after many years of going to school part-time), my full-time work experience and my BA in English Literature landed me a job at the Disney Channel.
- The woman who hired me liked me so much that when she left to work for Bravo and IFC, she brought me with her.
- Less than a year after moving to Bravo, my story about Boston Common led to the offer of a promotion into the newly formed Digital Media department.
- By chance I scored tickets to the premiere of the film Keeping the Faith, where I met Edward Norton. A couple months later, I still had a song from the film ("Heart of Mine" by Peter Salett) in my head. I found out that Peter lived in NYC and was performing the following week.
- I got to know Peter by going to his shows. One night I brought 14 people with me to go see him at a small venue. He asked me if I wanted to work for him.
- One night I attended a concert at Town Hall with Peter and his childhood friend...Edward Norton!
- I was still working for Bravo and IFC, but my side work for Peter got me interested in Marketing. I started taking classes at NYU.
- My classes and my work for Peter led to another promotion into the Ad Sales Marketing department.
- Not long after that, NBC bought Bravo. I was the only employee in my department to survive that move.
- After 2 years at NBC, Universal came on board. There was a possibility that I would be laid off, so I applied to graduate school, just in case.
- When I wasn't laid off, I decided I still wanted to go back to school! I quit my job and started the MBA program at Fordham University Graduate School of Business.
- In graduate school, I worked as an graduate assistant for the head of the Deming program. As a result, I met a great friend. We inspired and motivated each other. She moved to California when she graduated.
- In casual conversation, I learned that my Law professor was also a photographer. He introduced me to Flickr.
- One day I woke up in severe pain and was rushed to the hospital where I had emergency surgery. The doctor told me that if I'd arrived half an hour later, I might not have made it.
- I re-evaluated my life. I started seeing things differently. I began taking photos every day and posting them to Flickr, where I built an online community.
- One of my Flickr friends encouraged me to start a blog and get on Twitter. He helped me raise money online for my first digital SLR.
- By the time I got my MBA (with a dual concentration in Marketing and Management), I was getting photography jobs and decided to delay the possibility of a corporate gig.
- An artist by the name of Rick Baker happened to see a photo of me in the "Everyone's Photos" section of his Flickr home page. He favorited it. Months later, we fell in love.
- I moved to Los Angeles to be with Rick, with no driver's license and no car.
- In LA, I was reunited with my close friend from graduate school. She had just learned she was going to have a baby and was going to be a single mother. I became her birth partner and was there when she delivered her son. Being part of the experience is one of my most treasured experiences.
- I submitted something to the NY Times for a story they were doing about "failed resolutions", telling them about my inability to get my license.
- After seeing it in print, I was motivated to take driving lessons. By the middle of January, 2009, I finally had my driver's license at the age of 35.
- I began planning a cross-country trip with no car and no resources.
- A friend of mine told me about the Fiesta Movement. I submitted a video. My story, along with my constant social media activity, landed me a Ford Fiesta.
- 6 months. Free car. Free gas. Free insurance.
I took full advantage of the situation, as most of you know! And now my time with the Fiesta is almost up.
I don't know what's next...but maybe after reading this you can understand why I'm so optimistic that it will lead to SOMETHING!
I'm looking forward to whatever that may be...
:)
A common question I've been asked from friends, family, and even media, has been "Do you get to keep the car?!"
The answer is no. Would I like to keep the Fiesta? Of course! But keeping it was never part of the deal.
I've said repeatedly, even before the Fiesta was in my hands, that I have confidence that my part in the Fiesta Movement will lead to something. I've never pretended to know what that is - partly because I don't want to limit the possibilities.
Trust me, I've dreamed up many scenarios! In my MIND, I've gotten to keep this Fiesta, I've been given a brand new US Fiesta, I've been given other cars, I've gotten jobs, I've been given my own travel show, I've become famous for my photography projects, I've gotten to meet my idols and so on and so forth.
Do I really think any of these things could happen? Call me crazy, but yes.
Do I EXPECT them to happen? Not any one thing in particular. But it IS leading me to something.
Every time I've been passionate about something, it has paid off in unexpected ways.
How did I GET to the Fiesta Movement? Well...let's go back to college in 1991...
- I graduated from Oyster River High School in Durham, NH in June of 1991. I was 17 years old and didn't have a driver's license. I didn't need one, as a week later I moved to NYC.
- That fall I started my first year at NYU - my number 1 choice of schools.
- While at NYU I got a job at the NYU Bookstore to help pay for books and food and entertainment and such.
- Two years later my family couldn't pay for my expensive tuition anymore. Luckily, I'd made a good impression and the NYU Computer Store offered me a full-time position, which not only gave me a salary but also FREE tuition.
- While working at the computer store, I became familiar with...well...computers! And got email and AOL before most people I knew were there.
- I decided I wanted to learn HTML and needed a website to build. I was obsessed with a tv show on NBC called Boston Common. I wrote them a letter telling them that I wanted to build a site and they proceeded to send me episode lists, headshots, bios, scripts, etc. for my content!
- I flew out to LA for a taping of Boston Common, met the cast and crew - who all knew who I was - and had a great time!
- When I finally graduated from NYU (after many years of going to school part-time), my full-time work experience and my BA in English Literature landed me a job at the Disney Channel.
- The woman who hired me liked me so much that when she left to work for Bravo and IFC, she brought me with her.
- Less than a year after moving to Bravo, my story about Boston Common led to the offer of a promotion into the newly formed Digital Media department.
- By chance I scored tickets to the premiere of the film Keeping the Faith, where I met Edward Norton. A couple months later, I still had a song from the film ("Heart of Mine" by Peter Salett) in my head. I found out that Peter lived in NYC and was performing the following week.
- I got to know Peter by going to his shows. One night I brought 14 people with me to go see him at a small venue. He asked me if I wanted to work for him.
- One night I attended a concert at Town Hall with Peter and his childhood friend...Edward Norton!
- I was still working for Bravo and IFC, but my side work for Peter got me interested in Marketing. I started taking classes at NYU.
- My classes and my work for Peter led to another promotion into the Ad Sales Marketing department.
- Not long after that, NBC bought Bravo. I was the only employee in my department to survive that move.
- After 2 years at NBC, Universal came on board. There was a possibility that I would be laid off, so I applied to graduate school, just in case.
- When I wasn't laid off, I decided I still wanted to go back to school! I quit my job and started the MBA program at Fordham University Graduate School of Business.
- In graduate school, I worked as an graduate assistant for the head of the Deming program. As a result, I met a great friend. We inspired and motivated each other. She moved to California when she graduated.
- In casual conversation, I learned that my Law professor was also a photographer. He introduced me to Flickr.
- One day I woke up in severe pain and was rushed to the hospital where I had emergency surgery. The doctor told me that if I'd arrived half an hour later, I might not have made it.
- I re-evaluated my life. I started seeing things differently. I began taking photos every day and posting them to Flickr, where I built an online community.
- One of my Flickr friends encouraged me to start a blog and get on Twitter. He helped me raise money online for my first digital SLR.
- By the time I got my MBA (with a dual concentration in Marketing and Management), I was getting photography jobs and decided to delay the possibility of a corporate gig.
- An artist by the name of Rick Baker happened to see a photo of me in the "Everyone's Photos" section of his Flickr home page. He favorited it. Months later, we fell in love.
- I moved to Los Angeles to be with Rick, with no driver's license and no car.
- In LA, I was reunited with my close friend from graduate school. She had just learned she was going to have a baby and was going to be a single mother. I became her birth partner and was there when she delivered her son. Being part of the experience is one of my most treasured experiences.
- I submitted something to the NY Times for a story they were doing about "failed resolutions", telling them about my inability to get my license.
- After seeing it in print, I was motivated to take driving lessons. By the middle of January, 2009, I finally had my driver's license at the age of 35.
- I began planning a cross-country trip with no car and no resources.
- A friend of mine told me about the Fiesta Movement. I submitted a video. My story, along with my constant social media activity, landed me a Ford Fiesta.
- 6 months. Free car. Free gas. Free insurance.
I took full advantage of the situation, as most of you know! And now my time with the Fiesta is almost up.
I don't know what's next...but maybe after reading this you can understand why I'm so optimistic that it will lead to SOMETHING!
I'm looking forward to whatever that may be...
:)
Friday, November 13, 2009
History With Hilary - November 13
On November 13, 1998, the musical revival "Cabaret" opened at Studio 54 in NYC.
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Select prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! View them at Etsy!
I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Select prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! View them at Etsy!
I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
History With Hilary - November 12
On November 12, 1982, actress Anne Hathaway was born. Um... The Princess Diaries? :)
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Select prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! View them at Etsy!
I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Select prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! View them at Etsy!
I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
History With Hilary - November 11
On November 11, 1964, Pajama Party (starring Annette Funicello) opened in US theaters!
It's "the party picture that takes off where the others pooped out"!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Select prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! View them at Etsy!
I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
It's "the party picture that takes off where the others pooped out"!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Select prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! View them at Etsy!
I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
History With Hilary: November 10
Today's History with Hilary is brought to you by the letter C!
On November 10, 1969, "Sesame Street" premiered on television!
COOKIE!!!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
On November 10, 1969, "Sesame Street" premiered on television!
COOKIE!!!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary@gmail.com.
Monday, November 9, 2009
History With Hilary: November 9
On November 9, 1908, Kay Thompson was born in St. Louis, MO. Thompson was best known for her series of Eloise books.
Who is the little girl who lives at the Plaza in New York? That's me, Eloise, I'm six, I live on the top floor!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Who is the little girl who lives at the Plaza in New York? That's me, Eloise, I'm six, I live on the top floor!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
History With Hilary: November 8
On November 8, 1978, the film Magic was released in the US. In it, Anthony Hopkins plays a celebrity ventriloquist who is at the mercy of his murderous dummy.
"Abracadabra, I sit on his knee. Presto, change-o, and now he's me! Hocus Pocus, we take her to bed. Magic is fun...when you're dead."
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
"Abracadabra, I sit on his knee. Presto, change-o, and now he's me! Hocus Pocus, we take her to bed. Magic is fun...when you're dead."
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
History With Hilary: November 7
On November 7, 2003, Elf (starring Will Ferrell and directed by Jon Favreau) opened in theaters!
Discover YOUR inner elf!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Discover YOUR inner elf!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
History With Hilary: November 6
In honor of Mike Nichols' birthday (11/06/1931)...Hilary as Ben Braddock AND Mrs. Robinson (The Graduate, 1967).
It is also my birthday (1973).
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
It is also my birthday (1973).
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
History With Hilary: November 5
On November 5, 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in a presidential election.
Just a little reminder that women didn't always have the right to vote. (Use it!)
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Just a little reminder that women didn't always have the right to vote. (Use it!)
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
History With Hilary: November 4
Happy birthday to Ralph Macchio, the Karate Kid, who was born on November 4, 1961. That makes him...48 years old!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
History With Hilary: November 3
The World's Greatest Sandwich, as prepared by Adam Sandler in the movie Spanglish. Recipe below!
November 3rd is Sandwich Day! It's the birthday of John Montague (born November 3, 1718), Fourth Earl of Sandwich, who is credited for the invention of the sandwich.
My book says:
Montague was England's first lord of the admiralty, secretary of state for the northern department, postmaster general, and the man after whom Captain Cook named the Sandwich Islands in 1778. A rake and a gambler, he is said to have invented the sandwich as a time-saving nourishment while engaged in a 24-hour-long gambling session in 1762.
World's Greatest Sandwich:
3-4 slices of bacon
2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese
2 slices of toasted rustic country loaf
1 tbsp of mayo
4 tomato slices
2 leaves of butter lettuce
1 teaspoon butter
1 egg
Preparation:
1. Cook the bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels
2. Place slices of cheese on one side of toasted bread. Place in toaster oven or under broiler to melt.
3. Spread mayo on other slice of bread top with bacon, sliced tomato, and lettuce
4. On non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Fry egg, turning over briefly when the bottom is set (keep yolk runny)
5. Slide finished egg on top of lettuce, top with other slice of bread (cheese-side down genius)
6. Place sandwich on plate and slice in half, letting yolk run down sandwich
I made one just like this for myself, but modified it for Rick. No mayo for him and scrambled egg instead of fried. And, since he's vegetarian, I used vegetarian sausage patties!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
History With Hilary: November 2
On November 2, 2001, Girlfight (starring Michelle Rodriguez) opened in...Poland!
I was at the NYC premiere of the film in 2000. I was working for IFC at the time and got to take red carpet shots of Michelle Rodriguez and writer/director Karyn Kusama.
And there was a big party after.
:)
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
I was at the NYC premiere of the film in 2000. I was working for IFC at the time and got to take red carpet shots of Michelle Rodriguez and writer/director Karyn Kusama.
And there was a big party after.
:)
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Check out the Andy Kaufman Award Finals!
On Tuesday, November 3, my friend Blaine Kneece will compete in the finals for the Andy Kaufman Award!
He has been in the finals twice before. Who won? Well, Kristen Schall for one.
It's Blaine's turn to win and go on to television and film stardom. Seriously!
So if you're in NY and like comedy...well...go to Caroline's on Tuesday night! More info here!
He has been in the finals twice before. Who won? Well, Kristen Schall for one.
It's Blaine's turn to win and go on to television and film stardom. Seriously!
So if you're in NY and like comedy...well...go to Caroline's on Tuesday night! More info here!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fiesta Movement Mission #6: Entertainment Month!
October was Entertainment Month for the Fiesta Movement!
I took an intensive 2 week improv class at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in LA! It was scary, sure, but most of all it was FUN!
And I met so many great people, some of whom were kind enough to be part of my vid!
This is the LAST of my official Fiesta Movement missions! It has been an amazing 6 months!
Thanks, Ford!!
I took an intensive 2 week improv class at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in LA! It was scary, sure, but most of all it was FUN!
And I met so many great people, some of whom were kind enough to be part of my vid!
This is the LAST of my official Fiesta Movement missions! It has been an amazing 6 months!
Thanks, Ford!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
History With Hilary: November 1
It's Mexico's Day of the Dead!
Nov 1-2. Observance begins during the last days of October when "Dead Men's Bread" - round loaves decorated with sugar skulls - is sold in bakeries. Departed souls are remembered not with mourning but with a spirit of friendliness and good humor. Cemeteries are visited and graves are decorated.
This one is for my great Auntie Jean, who passed away in October, and who always felt a deep connection to Mexico. (She lived in San Miguel de Allende for several years!) My middle name, Jean, is after her.
Thank you to my husband Rick (http://flickr.com/silav) for painting my face!!
What is History With Hilary?
Every day, I take a self-portrait based on that day in history! The plan is to eventually make a book and/or calendar!
Prints from my History With Hilary are for sale. Proceeds help to support the project, which is getting a little pricey! I'm also accepting donations, including costumes, wigs, fabric, and props! Please email me at historywithhilary (at) gmail.com.
Fiesta Movement Mailing
All I have is @joelandmandy's twitpic right now, but I was one of several agents in a recent Fiesta Movement mailing!
It says:
"My Fiesta has become an extension of me. When I have to return it, I fear it will be like an amputation." - Agent Hilary M. @BrooklynHilary via Twitter. (As of 9/14/09, Agent Hilary M. traveled 27, 016 miles in her Fiesta, more than any other Fiesta Movement Agent.)
By the way - I've now driven about 37,000 miles!
It says:
"My Fiesta has become an extension of me. When I have to return it, I fear it will be like an amputation." - Agent Hilary M. @BrooklynHilary via Twitter. (As of 9/14/09, Agent Hilary M. traveled 27, 016 miles in her Fiesta, more than any other Fiesta Movement Agent.)
By the way - I've now driven about 37,000 miles!
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