PERSONAL NEWS #148
Thursday evening, July 17th, I joined several other Park Slope knitters at Sweet Melissa’s and started work on a new scarf with a zig zag pattern.

The following evening, July 18th, I volunteered with City Harvest at Union Square farmers market.

Saturday evening, July 19th, I joined my friend and neighbor [Gail] in checking out the local “festival” in eastern part of Greenpoint. Had an enjoyable time, drank some tasty Daiquiri and took a whirl on the ferries wheel.

The next day, July 20th, I joined other peace activists at the “Arthur Ross Pinetum” in Central Park for the “Feasting on Peace” picnic. Weather was warm and humid. No amount of water or shade could help out. By the time I got home early that evening I felt drained. During the picnic, not only did we nosh on the potluck, but we also participated in NVC empathy labyrinth, old fashion cake walk and dances of universal peace. One of the chants went like this … “We are one with the infinite sun; forever, forever, forever”.

Tuesday evening, July 22nd, was the NYDoP CCR Committee conference call to prep for our upcoming meeting with City Councilmember Mendez. It went well and we are so looking forward to this meeting.

Thursday evening, July 24th, I joined several other Park Slope knitters at Sweet Melissa’s. A few of the ladies helped me out with some troubles I was having with the zig zag scarf pattern. Food is delicious at this delightful café in the heart of Park Slope.

The following evening, July 25th, I volunteered with City Harvest at Union Square farmers market.

The next day, July 26th, I attended an event at FIT called “Maitreya – An Evening with Benjamin Crème”. My friends Cielito, Linda and Max are part of a group or organization called Share International, which were hosting this fascinating event. I first heard about this organization, Creme and Maitreya via my three friends back in 2005. This is the third time I’ve heard him speak about world events and Maitreya. To learn more, go to http://www.share-international.org/

On Tuesday, July 29th, I took the afternoon off as a partial personal day to attend two appointments. The first was an excellent, productive meeting with City Councilmember Mendez at her district office in Manhattan. Kevin and Joe [NYDoP CCR Committee members] also joined me in talking with Mendez about DoP Resolution 627. There were also legislative aids from council member White and Dickens offices. Both those councilmember’s are co-sponsors of this important resolution. I plan on connecting with several Community Boards in the NYC area, and work towards scheduling DoP presentations. Joe drove me home as I wasn’t feeling to well after the meeting. I took a nap before heading to the clinic, in my hood, for an appointment with my lung specialist on my health situation. Read more on that ... which was posted on August 8th.