tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358943072012-02-16T16:48:57.745-05:00Adventures of an auditioning actor living in NYC...Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.comBlogger701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-89912732402811148812012-01-09T21:11:00.000-05:002012-01-09T21:11:40.584-05:00

I'm still chuckling over this....and that's more than a good thing!  It's a liberating thing. On Friday, I had my very first musical theatre audition since, oh...high school.  I've been singing with a private vocal coach for 11 months now and was amazed I was called in for this particular show, given they specifically asked for experienced musical theatre performers, but so be it! I got the

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-67332885832916095932011-11-14T21:23:00.001-05:002011-11-14T21:41:50.402-05:00

I just got married.  Yup.  Married.  To myself. A lot of people who know me probably are wondering WTF is she blathering about but I have to tell you, marrying yourself is probably the biggest commitment you can make in life.  I stood up in front of a crowd of people and declared myself not just "okay" but amazing.  Not to sweeten my ego or give myself props in order to feel good, but because I

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-86227509581574217592011-10-11T21:49:00.000-04:002011-10-11T21:49:34.404-04:00

I have been sitting around agonizing for months about this blog, wondering what was worthy to write, what was "interesting enough", "sounding professional", blah, blah, blah.  And as a result, I didn't write a damn thing.  Nada.  Zilch. What is THAT about? I made some very interesting discoveries.  One, I have been trying to hard to sound like I have something important to say that I lost my

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-8059371417194239402011-03-26T20:00:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.027-04:00

Spring brings energy and renewal in many ways.  We are inspired by the natural world exploding back into life from dormancy to move forward with the plans and goals we've set for ourselves in the cave in January and February.  As an auditioning actor, I look for ways to change things up for myself - find new monologues and work them out, start new training, meet with casting directors, directors,

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-12995206424785394882011-03-02T21:43:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.044-04:00

Starting off with a new acting coach can leave you feeling like a rank beginner again!  I've been studying British acting training with Ruth Kulerman for a month now and it's hard at the moment because it's so different from most of the Method and Meisner-based training I've had.  Forget connecting to emotions.  Connect to the text, the sounds of the words.  To pitch and rhythm.  And what do you

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-14214571345084080562011-01-26T20:03:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.060-04:00

Many blogs I've been reading have to do with "setting goals" for the New Year, which is admirable, but I find that what's more important than setting goals is having an actual PLAN of how to make those goals become reality.  Creating a plan takes time and the skill of being able to break down a long-term goal into definable and doable steps.  Actors get caught up in how "everything is out of my

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-60314109186439930392010-12-10T18:33:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.078-04:00

Oh, the weather outside is frightful....!  Well, it's just frigid.  I wish it would snow already.Had an audition today for a short film and have a rehearsal for the staged read of 5 Days Into Madness coming up on Wednesday.  Wrapping up school for this year and reworking goals.  It's that time of year again!

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-54662082550004377632010-10-18T20:45:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.094-04:00

Had a table read of a new play on October 12th and had a great time.  I get to play six - count 'em - six different characters ranging from 10 to 70, which is really fun.  Excellent company!  Looking forward to the staged reading sometime in November.On October 24th, I will be performing a comedy scene at the Directing Actors Gym at the National Comedy Theatre in Manhattan.  It will be

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-83245449693989534592010-09-29T23:37:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.111-04:00

Getting things done in September - that's what it's all about!Auditions, callback, writing the screenplay, getting headshots printed and all that jazz...every day, I just keep working it.  For me.The project this month was getting myself back to the physical - eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep - and I'm pretty much there.  Next month is working up a daily acting gig for myself -

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-73408657833296779972010-09-13T12:58:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.127-04:00

Had a good callback last week, another audition today and one tomorrow.  I think I've had more auditions in the last two weeks than I've had all summer.  Amazing what a shift in energy will do for a person.  The new shots are also paying off, always a good thing.Right now I've regrouped and am focusing on an agent mailing, primarily to get a commercial agent as that seems to be where I'm getting

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-75479220979373695782010-09-02T17:38:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.142-04:00

Had a cheery good day - tamed the eyebrows, picked up the new headshots from Reproductions and then had a rockin' good audition for a popular Japanese tv show.Life is good!!

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In all journeys, there are steep climbs, plateaus, roaring rapids and tranquil summits.  I've been riding the rapids lately and it's been tough.  But not as tough as a homeless person, or an abused person, or a forgotten person.  I am so very blessed that sometimes I can't see the forest, I get caught in my idea of what the forest should look like, not what it does look like.That's a signal that

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-17087920546945991142010-07-20T19:41:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.174-04:00

Did a kick ass job at a short film audition today.  Doesn't get any better than that!I shot new headshots with Audrey Foto on July 9th and it was one of the best shoots I've ever had.  So many terrific shots that I ended up with six final choices to see in 8x10".  I highly recommend Audrey - she's got a great eye for seeing who you are and capturing that in each shot.  And she works with the

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The editing is finally done and here is the link to my performance in a scene from Saving Private Ryan taped in my master class at Penny Templeton Studio:  Michele in Saving Private RyanThe 1st Annual Directing Actors Showcase was great fun and my scene partner, David Roberts, rocks!  Thanks to Miles Maker for giving me the opportunity to perform and believing in my talent.  Miles hinted away at

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-89592392759983883642010-06-16T21:24:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.207-04:00

Just had a great class today at Penny Templeton Studio working on Death and the Maiden.  It really feels great to just do the process, make discoveries and ACT.  And to see homework and hard work pay off.  Yes, I can be a lazy actor sometimes, but seriously, when you see the benefits of putting in the time and effort, even when it's not fun, wow, it really hits home why I do this day after day,

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-88314325511426117902010-06-03T22:24:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.223-04:00

My blog on Joshua Tree on the Mesa 2010 is up:  JT on the Mesa 2010

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Bright Cloud Woman and Live Arrow This year I was blessed to be able to go out to New Mexico prior to the start of Joshua Tree and spend time with my friends Suzanne and Anthony in Santa Fe and at Ojo Caliente hot springs northwest of Santa Fe before we set off to Ghost Ranch. Moon rise over Santa Fe's central square Suzanne and Anthony in Santa Fe St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe One of

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So with the trailer of Three Houses in the can and awaiting the completion of post-production, I've been focused on Michele the Person.  I moved to a new, more nurturing home and attended a spiritual retreat workshop in New Mexico with my teacher, Lynn Andrews, for 10 glorious days.  Back in NYC and ready to move forward to the next step in my life/career, as they are one in the same.Humor has

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The teaser trailer for Three Houses will be shot this coming weekend on location in New Jersey.  My call will be for Saturday morning at 6 am to be picked up at Penn Station.  Since I'm working until 12 am, I wonder if Seth or Miles has any idea what they're in for.  All I have to say is that the Coca Cola must be ice cold and flowing directly into my veins.  I promise not to growl but I can't

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Always playing catch-up with this blog!I now have a Facebook page of my own right here, so please join up and become a FAN!I performed at the Directing Actors TV Gym on March 21st (which was live-streamed) and the cast of "Three Houses" had our first public reading on March 11th, which was a great success!  We're on schedule to shoot the promotional trailer for the film the weekend of April 23rd

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-31142526984636554802010-02-10T12:57:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.298-04:00

I attended the Directing Actor's Gym on 2/7 at National Comedy Theatre performing in a scene called "Just Point and Shoot" by Benja Kay Thomas.  AND got to meet Ellen Ginsburg, finally!Auditioned for a PSA at Strickman-Ripps Casting, which went very well, and back in class at Penny Templeton Studio.Got my fan page up on Facebook - please join up - Michele Athena Morgen - and become a fan.  Ah....

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-32610947450274451822010-01-13T14:49:00.000-05:002010-01-13T14:49:06.276-05:00

After a four-month absence, I'm back with the twelve with a new camera and a new laptop.  Yippee!!  Though, of course, this has to be one of the most boring days I've had recently.  I'm thankful our fearless leader, Chad Darnell, has decided to do another round of the 12.  You take 12 photos of your day on the 12th day of each month and share them via Chad's blog with people from all over the

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Ooooo...the Zippy blogosphere has been suffering! After a nice detour into a health issue, I am back, feeling lovely, and ready to begin this incredible new year with lots of excitement and anticipation.In September, I became involved with Directing Actors Gym here in NYC and have attended several events. The next, featuring casting director Wendy Mckenzie, is on Sunday and should be awesome.

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-63432122874146413752009-08-27T00:49:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.337-04:00

This has been a great week so far. Had a fun audition for a Kodak web commercial and really nailed a scene at at an invite-only casting director seminar with Erica Jensen of Calleri Casting. Saturday, I have a indie short film audition. Keep 'em coming!!

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So I shot a national infomercial with Joan Rivers on Wednesday, August 12th. What a great experience!! And hopefully I will have goodly airtime in the final program.Just watching Joan at work was a lesson in professionalism and how to be a star, not a diva. This woman is a workhorse and will do take after take after take to get it just right. She improvises the majority of her dialog with

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It's time for Chad Darnell's 12 of 12 photo blog! Take 12 photos on the 12th day of each month and share with people from all around the world. If you want to get in on the action next month, check out Chad's website for all the juicy details.This was a fun 12. I was a "model" for a Joan Rivers infomercial for a cosmetic hair product to aid fine and thinning hair called "Great Hair Day". This

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Quite the break in blogging. Sometimes life just interferes!!Just had an audition for an infomercial with Joan Rivers. The audition wasn't with Joan, of course, and it really was more of a go-see than an audition. Cool product.Auditions have been slow. Not sure if it is just the market or that my type isn't in demand at the moment. Everything cycles, so it can be frustrating at times. I am

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-84289057951500841422009-07-12T20:35:00.007-04:002009-07-12T23:03:24.298-04:00

It's 12 of 12 day! If you think that taking 12 photos on the 12th day of every month and posting them to share with great people from all around the world sounds like fun, check out the brainchild of Chad Darnell and get to it!I just got back from a trip to Los Angeles at around 12:15 am when this day began. "Hey, I think I remember you," mews the lovely Princess Leia.Ah.....happy kitty!! And

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-88427835373684814752009-06-12T18:48:00.006-04:002009-06-12T19:11:33.094-04:00

I'm done with my 12 early this month. It's only 7 pm. But I couldn't bear anymore work pictures. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzIf you're interested in following or participating in the 12 of 12, check out the man behind the magic, Mr. Chad Darnell's website for the "rules" and how to post along with the rest of us.Here we go:It's 1:30 am and I have a ferocious, rabid furbag attacking

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Once again, I journeyed to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico for the 21st Annual Joshua Tree event with my shamanic teacher, Lynn Andrews. This was my fourth JT, second held at Ghost Ranch, and my first as a student in Lynn's mystery school, Lynn Andrews Center for Sacred Arts and Training (LACSAT). Being a student brought me out to the event a day earlier than other participants. I arrived

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-42376853456325313672009-05-13T01:04:00.005-04:002009-05-13T01:23:53.721-04:00

Here it is, another 12. The person responsible for the 12 of 12 is none other than Chad Darnell. Click here for more.Waking up with the Princess, Ms. Squinty Kitty. She's so damn cute. Leia wasn't particularly into being photographed today. She kept shifting her head. But she's happy.The best damn chips around.My international lunch. Irish Breakfast tea and a Mexican casserole thing that

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-2053481327489990882009-04-22T22:48:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.390-04:00

I am an idea person. I am juiced by the idea of ideas. The Big Picture. Finding the overarching story and absorbing the effects.Details, on the other hand, are difficult. I always see the goal but not the first step on the path.In January, I wrote a post about setting five 3-month goals with 2 weekly goals for each goal. Through this process, I began to see that I again did something that

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-58908595047446674492009-04-12T21:33:00.006-04:002009-04-12T22:12:55.141-04:00

Ah, 12 of 12. Chad Darnell's brainchild photo blog. Chad, so so glad to hear that you are NORMAL and clear of cancer. That's the way to do that!I missed last month because I just forgot it was the 12th until about 6 pm....oh well....Post-stuffing her face with breakfast is the lovely Princess Leia. Her face was completely in the camera within the next 2 seconds. What are you doing, Mom??

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-85651047688301863912009-03-29T15:51:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.409-04:00

I have been thinking all week about giving Coco a call to have coffee and catch up. I can't believe that I didn't hear about this tragedy but I was in my self-imposed news blackout during February. I mourn my friend. This didn't have to happen. Rest in peace, Coco. You will be missed greatly.

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-1579328584613372832009-03-18T18:59:00.000-04:002011-09-02T21:32:38.427-04:00

First, I want to send out into the ether prayers for Natasha Richardson and her family. Such a tragedy, compounded by the press being incredibly irresponsible and rumor-mongering.Spring is TOMORROW! I'm excited. NYC in the springtime can be so lovely and since I live near the Park, it's my favorite time to go exploring and see what plants are coming up.And it also puts a spark under me. Yes,

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-338283385037028152009-02-26T23:07:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.444-04:00

My footage from "I'll Replace You" is now up on my website, www.micheleathenamorgen.com and the link on the News page of my website takes you to a snippet in New York Magazine that shows the first segment of the actual film. Since this film is so hard to describe to people, if you're really curious, go to the link. The footage I have on my Reel page is actually footage that the artist pieced

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-48653845534671762112009-02-13T00:59:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.460-04:00

Ooooooo, Friday the 13th!!!This week has felt great. I auditioned for Metropolitan Playhouse on Sunday, got called back Tuesday night and did an awesome job I'm proud of. Now, whether that translates to being cast is out of my hands, but I'm happy. Can't do much better than that!Actually, my schedule isn't in sync with the proposed rehearsal schedule. I actually considered not doing the

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-57286807641408624122009-02-13T00:36:00.006-05:002009-02-13T00:57:09.302-05:00

It's February. Time of transition. The light is getting longer. The dark is being pushed back. And I had to take Leia to the vet. In the wind. On two busses. Blech. Anyway, she's going to be fine and I began my 12 around 12:30 pm because I couldn't handle being awake at 9 am, let alone functioning..... I am forcing some sort of bulb flower. I think these are paper whites, but they could be

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-18484228372764076002009-01-21T13:17:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.477-04:00

Well, after the extraordinary day yesterday (HUGE sigh of relief!), I am excited to be an American again. Just saw our President issue his first executive orders curbing lobbying excesses and abuses of the powers of the executive office. Awesome!I'll be shooting a new television pilot scene next week, called "Fashionista".I've been researching agents and checking out agency client lists to see

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-29905887121403654652009-01-13T12:34:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.496-04:00

So I took this workshop on Wednesday presented by Leslie Becker on the Business of Acting. I highly recommend it! Leslie is the author of "The Organized Actor", if you've used that tool in your business.The first half is about envisioning your future, what you want it to look like, then backing up to figure out the steps to get there. I know there are many techniques and workshops for this sort

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Yay, Chad! I'm so glad that you decided to do another round of your fabulous 12 of 12! For more info on the monthly photo blog sensation, check out Chad's website. And all the best wishes to Chad in the healing of his cancer.Today is a Monday and of course, Monday's are work days, so I start my new year with a slow beginning, photographically, that is. Otherwise, things are cooking and simmering

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I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! May 2009 bring all good things, peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones.I am very thankful for my life, my family and my friends. Not everyone gets to live the life they really desire and I am very fortunate. I am just savoring the newness of the year - goals are still there, plans are still there, but I think sometimes when we focus on

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-90992961394180571982008-12-23T13:46:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.534-04:00

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa and Blessed Yule! And a blessed and peaceful New Year!How could I forget to mention this?? Duh. The wonderful LA casting director Bonnie Gillespie published her 3rd edition of Self-Management For Actors (available in bookstores and online everywhere) and I appear, in quote and photo, on page 354 discussing survival jobs.

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Oh, my....it's been a long road to this point. Sorry I've been gone. My dad has been gravely ill since July. Good news, he is scheduled to come home from the rehab hospital he's be at on Monday, just in time for Christmas, so that is a blessing. He's been through so much. I am just thankful that he's getting better. Finally.So.....12 of 12 time! I am out of practice with this. When I got up this

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New video extravaganza!!!

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-76693679230837089792008-12-08T18:44:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.572-04:00

So I went to a go-see for a print job today and there were these two little kids there - just adorable - so of course, I thought of my niece and nephew and how cute they would be for commercial work....but alas, my brother is not much for that. No show biz....well, at least not yet, but I do believe Ms. Mia is quite the performer!Go-sees are interesting animals in that you're just you, you stand

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I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!I am so very thankful that my father is recovering well from his multiple medical ordeal and will be home from rehab in time for Christmas. He's been through enough.As well as my mother.Speaking of mothers, Happy Birthday, Mom! I'm one lucky daughter.I am currently working with Ellen at http://www.actorswebmaster.com/ to redesign my website and

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On Saturday, I attended the "I'll Replace You" opening at Postmasters Gallery. I didn't know what to expect. I've seen other art installations but not multimedia exhibits. Some you walk through, some are environments you look at. This was a bit of both. The first room was a large black box space where the film that I'm in was playing continuously on a loop. The film is about 16 minutes and shows

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-55333005456707685242008-12-07T15:23:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:32:38.622-04:00

So this is a new feature for me - blogging on acting. I have my photographic 12 of 12 blog as well, but nothing that really addresses my journey as an actor and why I chose to do this, leaving a more secure (though crazy-making) career as a psychotherapist and going back to the insanity that is life as an actor.It's been a few years now since I moved from Williamsport, PA to restart an acting

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-56205178244393362932008-07-12T22:48:00.007-04:002008-07-12T23:09:50.742-04:00

It's July already!!! OMG! This year has gone so fast for me so far.Again, it's time for the 12 of 12, brainchild of Chad Darnell. Check out Chad's blog for the diddly on how to participate.I didn't realize it was the 12th until about noon, so I missed my morning, but this turned out to be a LAAAAAAAZZZZZY day, so not much was missed!It sure was beautiful out, though. Blue sky, no clouds and the

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Time for another 12 of 12. For details, check out the Father of the 12, Chad Darnell's website for all the details in participating.WARNING: This 12 sucks. This was not a fun day for me. Without going into details, I am tackling a serious problem head on and the solution isn't a fun one. *Sigh* Well, life goes on!Here is me, getting ready to leave home for the day. I was actually very

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I just returned from an extraordinary journey to Ghost Ranch, Georgia O'Keefe's legendary home in the desert where she painted what I believe is her most beautiful works of art. I won an essay contest to receive a scholarship to attend Lynn Andrews' yearly shamanic spiritual retreat, which ran Thursday through Sunday, May 29-June 1. I've been reading Lynn's books and working with her in various

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-65127329272561745622008-05-12T23:12:00.007-04:002008-05-12T23:33:31.934-04:00

Happy May 12 of 12! This was a "traveling gal" kind of 12 for me. I was visiting my parents in southern New Jersey for Mother's Day and had to get back to NYC to go to work....zzzzzz.....a necessary evil, right?I had an audition on Saturday for a play in Princeton, NJ and my mom suggested she come pick me up as I was already half way to their house. I'm glad she did. The last time they saw me, I

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-81534975833634565162008-04-13T12:25:00.007-04:002008-04-14T12:07:37.148-04:00

If you're interested in the 12 of 12, the monthly photo blog devised by Chad Darnell, check out his website.I was sorry that I missed out on a perfect score for the year by missing out on the March 12 of 12, but I was so sick plus dizzy with vertigo that the thought of taking photos - a spacial task - made me want to puke. Oh, well. At least I'm better now.Spring has taken its sweet time getting

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Hello to all 12 of 12ers! I can't believe it's already February. I'm still stuck in November, I think....For newbies to the 12 of 12, please check out Chad Darnell's website that gives the lowdown on his fab idea of monthly photo fun.I've noticed how I feel my blogs have been really empty since Worf died. I miss seeing his furry face every month dominating my 12. I'm still beast-less at the

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-45195591326430310502008-01-12T19:43:00.000-05:002008-01-12T20:11:02.066-05:00

It's a fresh start to the New Year with the 12 of 12 and my resolution is to make all 12 months. Dammit.I'm happy today was Saturday - I am tired of taking pictures at my job! ZZZZZZZZZZZToday, completely unplanned to coincide with 12 of 12, I went flying with my work buddy, John, and his 8 year-old daughter. I've been flying once before with John and he's an excellent pilot. He does better

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January 2007Missed February, so on to March 2007 April 2007May 2007 June 2007July 2007 August 2007September 2007October 2007 Missed November, so on to December 2007

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Welcome to another edition of 12 of 12 - the monthly photo blog devised by Chad Darnell. Yippee! It's December and I, for one, am happy to see this bizarro year drawing to a close. Too many losses and illnesses and surgeries and being stuck in a rut. I missed November's 12 just from sheer exhaustion. I didn't even realized it passed until it was like the 16th of November......So, we start

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It's that time of month again....no, not what you're thinking! It's 12 of 12 time~the photo extravaganza born from the mind of Chad Darnell. Join in the fun and see what's going on all around the globe....This is a bittersweet 12. It's my birthday but it's also my first 12 without Worf, who passed away September 23rd. Actually, it's my first birthday in 16 years without Worf. Needless to say, I

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Another 12 of 12 has come and gone. Check out Chad Darnell's website for the details of his unique photo blog community. This has been quite the incredibly boring day, after over a week of heartache with Worf in the hospital for most of last week with a bad gastrointestinal infection and I just found out yesterday that he has lung cancer. How bad, I don't know yet. He has to go back for another

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-47052527414327241452007-08-12T22:30:00.000-04:002007-08-12T23:04:12.727-04:00

This is the August edition of 12 of 12, Chad Darnell's nifty monthly photo blog shared by people all over the globe. Finally a 12 on the weekend - and then it turns out to be about as dull as any weekday.My August 12th started at midnight on the couch recovering from a two-day migraine. Worf had a traumatic trip to the vet, so both of us were exhausted, but that doesn't stop him from looking

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-90754205117833802382007-07-13T01:27:00.001-04:002007-07-13T01:55:58.472-04:00

It's July and the summer is on. I haven't found this summer as oppressive as say the summer of 2005, which was horrible in terms of heat and humidity, but hey, it's only July 12th!This is the 12 of 12, a photo blog invented by Chad Darnell in Los Angeles. The info is all here: http://chaddarnell.typepad.com/runchadrun2/12_of_12/index.html.I started off this morning with a protein smoothie - grape

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Another 12 of 12 moment brought to you by Chad Darnell - the man in the know.Got up early this morning, kissed a beast and was on my way.On the M4 bus heading downtown on 5th Avenue. This is the Museum of Design and Color and they have this great orangey-red metal mesh netting with giant flowers hanging over the front of the museum.Met up with my cousin and her two sons who are in town on

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To get in on the fun next month, check out http://chaddarnell.typepad.com/runchadrun2/12_of_12/index.htmlOk, the bonus word was "Dreamscape" and the freakiest photos came out of this month's 12!!! I did NOTHING to my little digital camera - in fact, I haven't the faintest clue how to make "effects" with my camera - but so many of these photos are just WEIRD.Take this one, for example. Scary, yes,

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-23658707264118241662007-04-12T22:24:00.000-04:002007-04-13T11:56:07.732-04:00

Another 12 of 12!! Here's the link to the instructions of this photo blog devised by Chad Darnell and the links to everyone's 12 of 12 links: http://chaddarnell.typepad.com/runchadrun2/12_of_12/index.html ICK. What a dismal day. Rain, rain, go away! When it's gloomy in NYC, it's GLOOMY. It feels like one of those days where you just want to stay in bed forever. Worf agrees 100%. How

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-41675253204455879842007-03-13T00:36:00.000-04:002007-03-13T01:34:33.410-04:00

Here we are - the 12th of March and I remembered! I'm a genius. I realize after posting my pictures that this 12 has very similar pictures to January's 12. Just accentuates the routine of my life!! Ha!Here are the guidelines from Chad's website again: http://chaddarnell.typepad.com/runchadrun2/12_of_12/index.htmlIt was actually a pretty dull day, except that Whitie came off looking adorable,

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A whole new year! 2007 will be an awesome one - I can feel it in my bones!But this 12 of 12 had to happen on the most BORING day this week....well, I guess we all need our boring days in order to appreciate the exciting ones!Started off the day with a love fest with the most exquisite White Boy in town. I've been really worried about him, so he went to the vet yesterday (a trauma to be sure) and

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-20336931870023082592006-12-15T12:30:00.000-05:002006-12-15T12:38:29.390-05:00

I've only done 3 months (missed two) but here they are:This is the only photo I have saved from my August 12 of 12 - it was on MySpace and I deleted my account, thinking I had the photos saved elsewhere.....My birthday in October - great day! December breakfast and my mantra - "Believe!"

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-40721843374481345772006-12-15T11:42:00.000-05:002006-12-15T12:17:18.788-05:00

I upgrade to Blogger Beta and it's a banned site at work!!! ARG! Should've kept the original Blogger. So, I couldn't post these until today when my internet at home is finally back up.Anyhow, despite trials and tribulations, here's my December 12 of 12:Yes, yes, I'm a lazy git! And this wasn't even the morning after the firm's Christmas party! (Today is!) Actually, I've been feeling very

Zippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098588530431012846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894307.post-1160632855434851482006-10-12T01:59:00.000-04:002006-10-13T13:04:35.596-04:00

Yes, it is a double-whammy day - wonderful 12 of 12 and Zip's birthday, all rolled into one!! Let the games begin!I woke up around 10 am, as per usual (hey! I work until 12 am, so eat that!) and had a lovely nutritional breakfast of Kashi, yogurt and blueberries. Just call me Ms. Antioxidant. I gussied myself up and got ready to go on an audition for a short video. I was so frakking busy all day

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