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April 23, 2012

Local Independent Filmmaking Talent

Dr. John Laurence Smith’s Garvanza Residence 

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We old-timers in the blogsphere, those who find themselves passed over by Patch and other forms of paid civil servitude, are in the luxurious position to dwell in the house of the arcane. And when we find other fellow travelers, we’re quick to lend a hand. Allow Pasadena Adjacent to introduce you to maverick filmmaker John Sandel. He’s the husband of fellow blogger Petrea of the respected Pasadena Daily Photo. Please check  out his video. Sounds intriguing doesnt it? we in the “adjacents” think  the recently rescued 1887 (crack) house and former residence of Garvanz’s Dr. John Smith, would make an excellent location for John’s film Strong Love. Just a thought.

John hopes I know rich people who might be willing to shore up those last needed dollars on Kickstarter; me too! Not just for Mr Sandel, but for the group of independents he’s associated with. Check out the Ruby Booby trailer, part of the collective. It’s about a girl in search of her father Jose Feliciano. 54 seconds in, you might recognize the Garvanza tile mural on the hillside stairway off of San Pascual Ave; also Lincoln Heights and Debs Park.

Don’t dilly dally. Time is of the essence. Please toss a dollar (or more) into the on-line hat. You don’t risk anything unless they get the full funding on Kickstarter. It’s super easy if you have an Amazon account. And we don’t want to see John upset. He’s so distinguished looking. Three days left. Your chance to be a film backer on films you want to see happen.

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April 18, 2012

Garvanza Spaghetti Extravaganza

Garvanza’s best friend Tina G Miller, the driving force behind the Garvanza Improvement Association (go ahead – you can “like” them on Face Book) will be hosting a spaghetti extravaganza fundraiser  tomorrow night;  Thursday the 19th 6:00 pm. Don’t let living in a nearby adjacent stop you from attending. Bring a dish – bring a dollar (or more please) and feel good about yourself for participating in the making of a film based on the life of Antonio Corsi - figure model and forgotten legend of Garvanza’s inner circle.

Think of it as an opportunity to hang out in a rambling Craftsman with your Highland Park neighbors, as we move towards our desired common goal; World domination! after all, the New York Times now recognizes us as a cultural stopover.

Tina asks that you arrive in bohemian costume. If your short on Stevie Nicks wash and wear, you can always pick up something at Garvanza’s 99 cent store. They currently have a pleasing selection of tiki paraphernalia. Improvise! we know your creative. And it’s a chance to Skype with our leader Jake Gorst: he’s the one making the film. So please bring a dish and donation to the event. Go to Face Book and click on “join” so we know you are attending. Or you can write me at accesspalm@gmail.com and I’ll give you the address. Thanks and hope to see you there!

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Update…… The Spaghetti Dinner will be hosting a prize to the highest donation at the spaghetti dinner tonight we will be giving 2 tickets away from the Los Angeles Conservancy to see the original 1922 Robin Hood at the amazing Orpheum Theater. This is with Douglas Fairbanks and Wallace Beery! There will be a live accompaniment with the 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer organ played by Robert Israel. Leonard Maltin will be giving the Introduction!!

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April 8, 2012

Cotillion, Quinceanera, Sweet Sixteen, Debutante Ball

A year ago today, Tovah took the road most “unavoidable”  I was cold cocked, cheated, but even had I been expecting it, the results would always be the same. I’d second guess my actions and come to the realization that no one gets it right when it comes to death. What I did get right was the choice to wait. It’s interesting to contemplate the word mourning. One version implies new beginnings and the other; grief. But after a loss, the two are in absolute sync. Mornings become the saddest time of day. At its worst, it lasts a month. If you’re a Christain, 40 days. After that, you live with a low grade depression. Functional, but a little sad.

Thank you to poor Mary, who had to be with me for a week afterwards in New Mexico; to late to change plans. Thank you Karin and my sister Victoria, both who understood my sorrow and didn’t judge my direction. Thank you Joan Didion for writing it down while you lived it. Thank you Paula, who kept me in her thoughts and Susan, who kept a look out for my next princess. She’s here.

I have a bias towards cats with pointy ears and faces. After five cat shows, internet searches, cattery visits, and rescue sites, I decided to invoke the spirit world. I placed my Tai Spirit house next to the flowering Lion’s Tail, and did a little redecorating. My ceramic budah mezuzah, terra-cotta warriors and  cocktail monkeys. But of highest significance are my siamese cat figurines. Stand-ins for my loss/lost girls. The bone china siamese kitten is from my grandmother and represents Tovah. Then there’s the crystal siamese cat given to me by an elderly couple. In the waiting room the day Tess was euthanized; they got my address after I left, and mailed it to me. Sometimes people are so damn decent.

Consider this post Twyla’s formal introduction to blogger society. On February 25, Twyla Bean showed up at the sixth cat show I attended; across the street from Glendale Community College. I saw her and felt that long awaited “yes.” I’m now back to loving the morning. She is magnificent. We are content.

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