On this last day of Year 62 FLS, I gave the perfect gift to the world:
a pint of my blood.
Now, those platelets and red blood cells and white blood cells, immersed in plasma, can help others continue living.
That means others of different race, of different beliefs, of different gender.
Blood knows no bias, especially AB+ plasma, the universal gift of life-renewing antibodies and nutrients.
Blood is a renewable resource, with all components, including the hemoglobin clusters, fully restored in only seven weeks.
Only seven weeks.
Happy birthday62, everyone!
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
lights out in the piazza
They called me just a little while ago, following up on the earlier email.
"May 5, 2020
Dear Faustina,
We have put off making this announcement for as long as possible, but as you know Savannah Repertory Theatre, like all other theatres across the country, has had to suspend our 2019-2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had hoped that things might clear up in time to begin rehearsal, but out of respect for the safety of our cast, crew, and audiences, our much-anticipated production of The Light in the Piazza has been cancelled.
As you know, it is impossible to cancel performances without creating serious and lasting hardships for Savannah Rep, our staff, and artists. As a small nonprofit arts organization, we rely heavily on your support. Now more than ever, your support is critical to all non-profit arts organizations as we are realizing significant losses due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. We ask that you please consider donating back the value of your ticket (as a tax-deductible contribution). We also understand that these days are not easy for any of us, so if a refund is helpful we are more than happy to provide that as well.
The amount of your transaction is: $16.25
We would like to offer you the following three options:
A - Donate the amount paid to Savannah Rep (tax deductible). As you know the ticket prices alone do not cover all of our expenses, and Savannah Repertory Theatre depends on donations and sponsorship funds to make up the difference. You will receive an In-Kind Donation Letter in the mail for your records.
B - Receive a complimentary ticket(s) valid for a future Savannah Rep Show. We will keep your name on file to receive a comp ticket(s) you may use for yourself or a guest at any future 20/21 MainStage production.
C - Get a refund. You will be mailed a check from Savannah Repertory Theatre of the above amount within 30 days of the refund request.
If we don’t see a response within a couple days of sending this email we will follow up by calling the phone number we have in our ticketing system.
It is our hope to bring this beautiful musical production to you some day along with its incredible cast – which included many local favorites and three incredible guest artists. At present, Savannah Rep is exploring all avenues to see how and when we may safely open our doors so we can once again share great stories and great theatre. We are all hopeful that our personal and artistic lives return to normal very soon.
We send you wishes of health and strength for these difficult times and look forward to seeing you soon!
Best regards,
Ryan McCurdy
Interim Co-Artistic Director
and the entire artistic team, staff, and board of Savannah Repertory Theatre"
When Ryan called, I cheerfully told him that I wanted Option A.
I am regarding that as a birthday62 gift, from me, to them, in the interest of keeping the troupe alive for entertainment and enlightenment on future evenings.
I do so hope...
"May 5, 2020
Dear Faustina,
We have put off making this announcement for as long as possible, but as you know Savannah Repertory Theatre, like all other theatres across the country, has had to suspend our 2019-2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had hoped that things might clear up in time to begin rehearsal, but out of respect for the safety of our cast, crew, and audiences, our much-anticipated production of The Light in the Piazza has been cancelled.
As you know, it is impossible to cancel performances without creating serious and lasting hardships for Savannah Rep, our staff, and artists. As a small nonprofit arts organization, we rely heavily on your support. Now more than ever, your support is critical to all non-profit arts organizations as we are realizing significant losses due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. We ask that you please consider donating back the value of your ticket (as a tax-deductible contribution). We also understand that these days are not easy for any of us, so if a refund is helpful we are more than happy to provide that as well.
The amount of your transaction is: $16.25
We would like to offer you the following three options:
A - Donate the amount paid to Savannah Rep (tax deductible). As you know the ticket prices alone do not cover all of our expenses, and Savannah Repertory Theatre depends on donations and sponsorship funds to make up the difference. You will receive an In-Kind Donation Letter in the mail for your records.
B - Receive a complimentary ticket(s) valid for a future Savannah Rep Show. We will keep your name on file to receive a comp ticket(s) you may use for yourself or a guest at any future 20/21 MainStage production.
C - Get a refund. You will be mailed a check from Savannah Repertory Theatre of the above amount within 30 days of the refund request.
If we don’t see a response within a couple days of sending this email we will follow up by calling the phone number we have in our ticketing system.
It is our hope to bring this beautiful musical production to you some day along with its incredible cast – which included many local favorites and three incredible guest artists. At present, Savannah Rep is exploring all avenues to see how and when we may safely open our doors so we can once again share great stories and great theatre. We are all hopeful that our personal and artistic lives return to normal very soon.
We send you wishes of health and strength for these difficult times and look forward to seeing you soon!
Best regards,
Ryan McCurdy
Interim Co-Artistic Director
and the entire artistic team, staff, and board of Savannah Repertory Theatre"
I am regarding that as a birthday62 gift, from me, to them, in the interest of keeping the troupe alive for entertainment and enlightenment on future evenings.
I do so hope...
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
another grove for another birthday!
Honestly, I very much like, and still agree with, what I wrote for my first grove.
That would have been in 2018, for my sixtieth birthday.
So, this very day, I have arranged for the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a second grove, this one also consisting of sixty trees, to commemorate the completion of another year of life for me.
Perhaps they will be able to get that done by my actual birthday.
(smile)
My thanks to the many trees of the world for the life-giving oxygen they supply.
I literally could not live without them...
nor could any other animal on Earth.
I am ever so grateful...
truly, and always.
i thank You, God, for the trees.
That would have been in 2018, for my sixtieth birthday.
So, this very day, I have arranged for the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a second grove, this one also consisting of sixty trees, to commemorate the completion of another year of life for me.
Perhaps they will be able to get that done by my actual birthday.
(smile)
My thanks to the many trees of the world for the life-giving oxygen they supply.
I literally could not live without them...
nor could any other animal on Earth.
I am ever so grateful...
truly, and always.
i thank You, God, for the trees.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)