Acceptance

Eight years ago something terrible happened.

I'm from northern NJ and could see the Towers from my street growing up. I was evacuated from my office building that day because it was across the street from the Sears Tower. My brother's former office building was used as a temporary morgue. I was in the airports minutes after they opened that week because I was in the middle of a run at KCRF.

I observed a moment of silence this morning, and think a lot about the first responders and what they went through (and many still go through).

But personally I have begun the process of putting it all behind me now.

This is not to say that anyone should be embaressed to do what you need to do to get through this day - whether it means going to church, taking time to give back in service, or writing about your feelings and experiences.

It was terrible and awful but you know - I'm still alive and it's a lovely sunny day and while it does make me reflect on my good fortune I want to walk in the sunlight again.

Steampunkers - reminder for Windycon

Those who want to be on panels at Windycon have to register through the Programming page on the website. Indicate your interest in costume programming and they will forward your info over to me. First responders hget dibs.

While no one can PROMISE reimbursements for memberships, in general you can get in line to get your money back by doing 3 panels.

The current slate (from which they will pick 8-10 hours or whatever they can fit) is:

• Parts is Parts-lets build something from things we find in a box


• Found materials-thrift store finds/costuming from the hardware store?


• Types and tropes-character classes in Steampunk and beyond


• My Favorite things-tools/materials you never thought you needed


• Don't lick the wallpaper - Color and the Victorians (actual history)


• Patrick's leather panel to be named later


• Duct tape patterning-beyond the body form


• Distressing your Damsel - using paint/dyes/sandpaper/your car/etc to get a less-than-new look.


• Something about props/painting


• Victorian Crochet class

Also, the prop/painting and leather panels still need cool names. :)