Miracle in March

Had the good fortune to see Ms. Maya Angelou in person at Saint Sabina Church on the South Side of Chicago tonight.

It was an amazing experience to watch her dressed in gold, at her golden age. She was funny, witty and sprinkling wisdom on the audience at will. She sang, recited poems and told personal stories. What an inspiration to see what a person can become. Despite that I have read her books through the years, I looked her up on Wikipedia before the event just to refresh my memories.

I was in awe of what this woman embodied. What an interesting life. There must be a screenplay written somewhere about her life. Who would play her? Hmmm, perhaps no better choice than one of her proud daughters, Oprah Winfrey.

Unfortunately, Ms. Angelou did not wish to have her photo taken close up or give any autographs. Out of respect, no one pressed the request. It was an honor to shake her hand. Speaking to her directly, eyeball-to-eyeball, was priceless.

This is a Miracle in March. When I got the ticket, I was told that it would be very crowded. It was expected to have standing room only in a church that seats 1,200. I was prepared to bring along my binoculars. Then a surprising email from my good friend Harry informed me that he had arranged for a VIP ticket. I was able to sit up front and meet Ms. Angelou in person afterwards. What an memorable evening for me. Miracles do happen.

Thank you, Harry, thank you !!!

About T. Grace

Been enjoying the articles by Talayah Stovall, (also known as T. Grace). She is a speaker and an author in Chicago, specialized in relationship. She will have a book signing on Saturday, 3/28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at AfriWare Bookstore, 266 W. Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois. If you are in the area or have friends close by, please pass the information and give her the support.


She is also on the board of Chicago Youth Centers, Rebecca Crown Center in South Shore. The ETA fund raiser event will take place on Friday, May 8 at 8:00pm. The play is "Levee James." A reception will follow the performance. Great opportunity to support the youth program. Please contact Talaya if you are interested.

Call for Artists

Viridian Artists Inc. in New York City Call for Artists
(per artist Kathleen King)

20th Annual International Juried Competition

Open to all US and international artists working in 2D and 3D media. Entries juried by Elisabeth Sussman, Curator, The Whitney Museum of American Art , NYC.

Cash prizes, Power-Point presentation, Group exhibition June 30-July 17, 2009.

Deadline for entries April 10, 2009. $40/3 pieces, $5 each additional.

Send SASE for prospectus: Viridian Artists Inc, 530 West 25th Street, NY, NY 10001, or download at www.viridianartists.com/

Phone: 212-414-4040, email questions: info@viridianartists.com

Click to Give

My friend Melissa told me about this Click to Give. Have you heard of this?

When you get to the site, click each of the six tabs, and the sponsors will donate to help feeding the hungry, animal rescue, rainforest, literacy, child health, and breast cancer. Seems too easy to pass. theanimalrescuesite.com/

This site provides medical care for children in remote area of Mexico. The mission founded by a Catholic priest

also has started a clinic, a boarding school, etc. http://www.giveaminute.org

Another one for the dogs and cats - the rates of abandonment have skyrocketed in this troubled economy. http://www.freekibble.com/