Kinda Disgusted

"'There are no winners in a trial like this,'" [NY Mayor Michael] Bloomberg said in a statement. "'An innocent man lost his life, a bride lost her groom, two daughters lost their father, and a mother and a father lost their son. No verdict could ever end the grief of those who knew and loved Sean Bell.'"

All I'm saying is: fifty shots by plainclothes officers at a fleeing vehicle...a vehicle, which, once the dust cleared, was determined to not have a weapon in it...I can't even form complete sentence, that's how disgusted I am.

Okay, maybe that's not all I'm saying. I guess my real disgust comes from the fact that after hearing about their acquittal (click on clip entitled, "Detectives in Sean Bell Case React to Verdict"), amidst thanking God and their family and friends for their support, only one of the three defendants/officers addressed the Bell family. Marc Cooper said, "I'd like to say sorry to the Bell family for the tragedy." That's it. That's all. I agree with Bloomberg and applaud his statement (found at the same address, clip entitled, "Mayor Bloomberg Reacts to Sean Bell Verdict"). There are no winners and words will not bring Sean Bell back. At the same time, for these officers to thank their lucky stars that they were acquitted and to not acknowledge that they fired upon and (reloaded and) fired upon and murdered an innocent man is disgusting. I'm done.

Indie Craft Experience

Here's what I just got in my in-box!

Hey Crafter,

Greetings from Atlanta!
This is a quick note to let you know - you've been accepted to participate in ICE #7 on June 7.

Way to go!

We received more applications for this show than any other show previously.

The competition was tough for the 100 slots.

Much information is on the way to you.

In the meantime, if you'd like to go ahead and get started promoting the show, we've attached a flyer.

Post it to your website, blog, Flickr, MySpace, etc.

Talk to you soon!

June 7 is going to be a great day!!!

xoxo, Christy & Shannon

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indie craft experience

june 7, 2008

atlanta

http://www.ice-atlanta.com/

I am soooo excited! This is my first outdoor craft show and promises to be a great experience. Now I just need to get a tent and a way to process credit card payments in person. Any ideas?

15 Facts About Me

I was checking out blogs today, and got the idea of this blog from littlelotusdesign's blog. I sound like such a thief lately, but hey I give credit (and links to pages) where due. Blame it on my being a blog newbie...or blame it on the creativity of the bloggers I mention. Anyhow...

1. I look like this.



















2. I'm from Atlanta and miss it dearly.


3. I was born on my mom's birthday. Which is next month, by the way. May 24th, to be exact.


4. I'm really thrifty with money. Okay, okay. I'm cheap.


5. I've been to 45 states (all except N. Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, & Idaho)


6. My favorite magazines are Real Simple and Vibe.


7. My dog, Angus, turned 15 this year. He may not be able to see or hear anymore, but that's my baby.




8. I like TV. Don't judge me.


9. I read magazines from the back cover to the front.


10. Loud people make me uncomfortable.


11. I am a woman, not a girl. Refer to me as such, please.


12. Among my least favorite words are "awesome" and "ghetto."


13. I don't eat meat. (Yes, that includes fish. Yes, that includes chicken. Yes, someone has actually asked me that.)


14. I watch some part of "The Today Show" everyday.


15. During college, I was a radio DJ ("on-air personality"). My DJ name? Cocoacure.


Okay, maybe I was thinking too hard, but that was more difficult than I thought it'd be. You try it!

My Celebrity Muse???

Soooo, I was perusing some blogs last night and came across one from one of my fellow Etsy Artists of Color. Urbanknit's blog is stylish and clean, just like her shop. Well, she had a post about her celebrity muse, Kelis. And it got me to thinking: who's my celebrity muse? Seriously, I have no clue. I really hadn't thought about it. Any ideas? Check out my shop and leave a comment with your thoughts. I'd love to hear them!

Shiny Pretty Things Treasury

Shiny Pretty Things Treasury
Originally uploaded by Jamilary

Yes! I got another treasury. My favorite color is blue, which would probably explain why I was so drawn to the items I pulled into this one.

Although we Etsyians oftentimes talk about ways that we'd like to see the site improve, one major strength of Etsy is sellers'/buyers' ability to create treasuries to showcase other Etsyians' work. It's nice to really make myself stop being so self-centered and concerned with my shop in order to take a peek at what else folks have to offer. In making this treasury, I started with a tag search of "Made in Vermont." (That's one of the street teams I'm a member of.) That's how I found barnyardbeads's "Dramatic Foil Beads." As soon as I saw the striking colors of those beads and the clear, crisp photo, I knew exactly what my treasury would consist of. Poking around some more, I found some other Vermont artists. And since I have to show some love to my other teams, I searched "eaoc team," for the Etsy Artists of Color, as well as "atlanta" and "georgia." (Gotta show love to the hometown!)

Show these artists some love!

MS - Multiple Sclerosis/My Shots

copaxone
Originally uploaded by bandita

Just found some pics on flickr of what it's like to live with MS. Of course, I know a little bit on the subject, since I was diagnosed on July 10, 2007. This shot of needles, taken by bandita was one of the first to pop up, and one of my "favorites" (a word that seems so oxymoronic when I think about it). I've been doing daily shots of Copaxone/placebo and weekly shots of Avonex/placebo for almost 6 months, now. (I'm participating in a clinical trial in which I receive both of the meds or one of them and a placebo.) I'm currently in a phase where I just don't feel like taking my meds. Don't get me wrong. I haven't missed a day and I've faithfully rotated injection sites. I'm a good little patient. But I just don't feel like it. The shots don't even hurt most days. The side effects of the Avonex/placebo (it better be not be a placebo, with the side effects I experience!) are annoying, but manageable. But I still just don't feel like it! Perhaps it's the idea that I'll have to get a shot everyday for the rest of my life. Whatever. I'm sure it'll pass soon enough.

Well, other than being a good little patient and clinical trial participant, I'm trying to find other ways to play my part in finding a cause. I just designed a MS Awareness bracelet...and then I gave it to my friend, Christina, for her birthday. She doesn't have MS, just exquisite taste (in friends and jewelry, lol!), and I thought she'd like it. I'll be posting these on Etsy as soon as I make another one. There's a tease on my flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamilary/2408663577/

and here:

Mother's Day is less than a month away...

Reminder: Mother's Day is May 11th. Have you gotten a gift for the mothers (aunts, sisters, friends) in your life, yet? Jamilary is a good option...

****Interested in earning free Jamilary jewelry? All you have to do is host a Jamilary party at your home or business and invite people to attend. There is no formal presentation, no pressure to buy, just a fun time looking, touching, and trying on beautiful Jamilary jewelry. The host earns free jewelry based on the amount of attendees and number of orders from the show. With Mother's Day (May 11) approaching, a host might anticipate earning $100 or more in free jewelry. Please contact me ASAP to book a party.

So much to say, so little time

Man, I can't wait until the semester calms down so I can give this blog the TLC I want! Some day soon, so check back in a few.