Gardenmama's Journal

02/20/2009 20:00 #47839

Lecturer Ruby Bridges -Civil Rights Mvmt
Category: event

I received the following notice at work - thought it was worth sharing. The event is open to the public and is free.

On November 14, 1960, surrounded by armed U.S. Federal Marshals, a shy six-year old girl became the unwitting symbol of the nationâ€™s struggle for civil rights and integration, as armed federal marshals escorted her past throngs of angry protesters into the William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana, to become the first black student in attendance at the school, and the youngest foot soldier of the Civil Rights Movement. Ruby Bridges continues to keep the spirit of tolerance and diversity alive today by bringing diverse populations together to develop relationship-building strategies.

As a lecturer, Ruby Bridges brings her message to children and adults
nationwide and leaves her audiences spellbound. Ms. Bridges will bring her message to the Seventh Annual African and African American History and Diversity Conference at McKinley High School on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

The conference theme is: "Yes We Can! The Road to The White House." The public is invited. There is no admission fee.

Contact McKinley High School (716) 816-4480 for more information.

02/11/2009 23:31 #47723

Vagina Monologues
Category: theatre

For those interested, I've heard the show is really good.

02/09/2009 20:41 #47695

John Cusack
Category: movies

I just watched the movie Grace is Gone (and am of course crying). I thought the movie was really good but I also just love John Cusack. He was great in the last two movies I saw him in too, Must Love Dogs and Martian Child. I really liked both of those movies too, and he plays great characters. I don't know why I never really paid much attention to him before.

mrmike - 02/10/09 08:30
He's always been one of my favorities. I always watch High Fidelity when it comes on.

theecarey - 02/09/09 21:51
I've always been a fan of Jon Cusak. His early stuff is a riot and I like his recent stuff too. He looks better and better with age as well, imo.

02/08/2009 00:01 #47675

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRMIKE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRMIKE!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRMIKE!!!

Hope you have a fabulous day of wishes fulfilled!

drew - 02/08/09 17:14
Happy Birthday!

james - 02/08/09 11:54
happy happy!

paul - 02/08/09 11:51
Happy birthday mrmike

terry - 02/08/09 10:29
Happy Bday (e:Mrmike)!

metalpeter - 02/08/09 09:59
Hope you have a Great Birthday Mike

tinypliny - 02/08/09 09:06
PS: Creative greetings, (e:gardenmama)! Very cool!

tinypliny - 02/08/09 09:05
Have an awesome year ahead (e:mrmike)! Here's hoping all your wildest dreams come true! :D

ladycroft - 02/08/09 02:29
Happy Happy Birthday!

matthew - 02/08/09 01:22
Happy birthday (e:mrmike)!

leetee - 02/08/09 01:00
Happy Birthday, (e:Mrmike)!

theecarey - 02/08/09 00:42
yes, Happy Birthday, MrMike!!!!!!

mrmike - 02/08/09 00:33
Thanks (he said as modestly as possible) and welcome back from your estrip silence

12/25/2008 08:18 #47177

Wishes of Happy

Wishing you all a peaceful, joyous holiday
shared with someone you love.

tinypliny - 12/25/08 16:46
Wishing you the best of everything this holiday season and for the new year! :)

paul - 12/25/08 14:44
Happy holidays

ladycroft - 12/25/08 10:10
Happy Christmas Gardenmama!