Category: Blogpost

From thepete.com : Yep, it’s already happening. Thanks to the honestly brilliant idea of early voting, a handful of West Virginian voters have reported seeing their votes switch from Obama to McCain. It’s happened in two different West VA counties and the elections in that state are run by Republicans. In the last two presidential elections there have been numerous reports and abundant evidence of election irregularities and even downright fraud. Now, an October 18, 2008 article at WVGazette.com (here: wvgazette.com/…0810180251 ), reports that it’s happening again. PLEASE: When you go to vote, whether it’s early or not, please lookContinue readingRe-Post: Dem Votes Switch to Repub Candidates in W. VA by ThePete 1:50 am 2008-10-21

If you are available, please meet me at the Tudor City Greens, East 41st St b/w 1st and 2nd for a benefit concert at noon. I’ll be singing a song amongst a great group of Broadway-caliber singers. There will be a reception afterward at CIBO Italian restaurant only a few blocks away. I will also be performing in November and December at some cabaret fundraisers and acomposer showcase. Information on these and my other exploits will be found in the future on my blog and more info about my work is at www.sierrarein.com. Host: Raissa Katona BennettTime and PlaceDate: Wednesday,Continue readingI sing LIVE at the Tudor City Greens Concert!

“Poverty is the worst form of violence.” – Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Preeminent leader of Indian nationalism. Today is Blog Action Day 2008 – Poverty is the topic. My husband’s blog of this Action day is here. While America & the rest of the world is thrown into Wall Street Woes, a lot of poorer people who only wished they had the opportunity to mortgage a house is saying “welcome to my world.” Heaven knows I have struggled month to month to pay bills, but at least I still manage to pay them within the month they’re due. And I getContinue readingBlog Action Day 2008 – Fighting Poverty as an Artist.

Looking at the above map, you can kind of follow the circuitous route that Pete & I took last night – one of our many “gosh, what’s over here?” kind of walks, this time around southern Manhattan. I had finished work near the Northern tip of Battery Park and Pete met up with me there. (1) I showed him Tom Otterness’ work in person, and then continued walking south. We then went down Vesey Street and walked around, into, and on the Irish Hunger Memorial. (2) It refers to the Irish potato famine of 1845-52. I had seen it earlierContinue readingWalking ‘Round Southern Manhattan

Taken in Union Square – forgot which clothing store this is.

I took some time out this week to go to Battery Park, on the North tip right at the end of Chambers Street. It is a gorgous expanse of trees, grass, and a little concrete sitting area with benches, chess tables, and a wonderful array of metal art pieces done by Tom Otterness. His work can also be seen at the 14th Street/Union Square station. I love the dark humor and adorable macabre qualities in his work – it’s half humor and half commentary, and both. He combines images of animals, money, death, and people in a disturbingly cute way.Continue readingTom Otterness’ Artwork in Battery Park

thatone1Originally uploaded by Siskita Just a little thing I whipped up on Photoshop right after the Presidential Debate night #2 (Tues, Oct 7th). Hopefully, that one will win. NO, not this one or the other one, THAT one. I’ll need him to go. Thanks.

Garrison Keillor speaks at Barnes & Noble near Lincoln Center So, I’ve been a fan of A Prairie Home Companion for decades. My mom introduced me to him by broadcasting his show into the living room each Sunday. I first thought the show was too “talky” and “boring.” Then, I grew up and began getting the irony and wit of the writing. Plus, I became more accepting and even appreciative of the countrified music, folk and grass music, even jazz & classical music. I’d love to be a guest singer on his show someday. He came to talk about hisContinue readingGuy Noir in Person at Barnes & Noble

From www.denniscass.com, a great video that puts into a clear list the things artists (writers, actors, singers, musicians, dancers, painters) could do online to help create a networking or informational web for their own use. Simple, straightforward, just jot down the things he talks about.