Quote of the Week

"After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down
in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn... "
--Veronica Shoffstall

More Resources

I am all for sharing resources, today I shared with a woman about for kids event when its so hot out. But if you can't even get out and stand the heat here is another awesome resource, WonderPlay Resource

Best of Luck beating the heat!

Lessons from my Kitty!

I wanted to share with you what I am learning from watching and playing with my cat because even though I only had him for a month he has taught us a lot.

1. You always have time to play. Its not about how much you do but that you do.
2.Curiosity, Curiosity, Curiosity!
3. Everyday objects are toys, thanks to the power of imagination.
4.Pouncing is an art!
5. While I am at it being sneaky is too!
6. The opposite of Play is Rest. We all need breaks during our workday to refresh us all.
7. Play knows no time, you can do it anytime of day.
8.Be vocal about your needs and do anything to get them across, knock down papers, jump on computers, scratch sofa's, by any means necessary tell your owners you need new litter, pet, or play.
9. I may slide and hit my head on the door but next time I know my limits and I know when to stop.
10. Cute will get you in the door but fearlessness will get your further!

Join me!

New York Cares is having their annual fundraiser , revitalize schools in New York City School. I am saving the date and signing up, Join in this awesome cause, at MYOOZ ARTS CARES!

Organizations I Admire!

In my newest section: I want to share an organization that I truly look up to : ONLY MAKE BELIEVE!

What I love about it is not only its marketing but their simple but strong mission to help kids with the healing process. It brightens my day that organizations like this are in action. I've had the honor of learning about them through a past job hunt and loved them ever since. I hope to use organizations as both a model and a place to work for/with in the future.

Quote of the Week!

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-- Albert Einstein

Check Out, Shout Out!

Imagine Off Broadway
Celebrate, dance and sing with us at the world premiere of our new show:
"IMAGINE"

New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC
A production of The Present Company
Tickets $10 and $15. For tickets visit www.FringeNYC.org
Tickets are limited.

CSV Cultural and Educational Center - Flamboyan, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, New York 10002
(Rivington & Delancey Streets)

Saturday, August 15 @ Noon
Sunday, August 16 @ 3:45pm
Thursday, August 20 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, August 27 @ 6:00pm
Sunday, August 30 @ 2:45pm

All actors are part of the ongoing Imagine Project creativity workshops. Half our cast members come to us from our programs in New York CityHomeless Shelters.

Based on ideas and improvisations of their own creation, our cast of twelve young actors brings to life eight contemporary stories filled with beauty, humor and magic expressed in their own words. Themes dealing with topics as universal as "LOVE," "WHAT IF?" "YA GOTTA LEAVE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE!" "IDEAS Parts I and II" as well as the fairy-tale-silliness of "MAGIC SHOES" and "THERE AIN'T NO ROYAL PRINCE IN BROOKLYN" illuminate the joys, doubts, and fears that young people so often express as they try to make sense out of the sense-less.

Can't wait to see you there!