Thursday, November 20. 2008
Habitez-vous en France?
J'ai reçu l'information suivante:
Mo'Fo '09!
Pour les adeptes de folk, pop ou rock indé, Mo’Fo revient pour sa septième édition du 29 au 31 janvier 2009 à Mains d’Œuvres ! Incontournable, ce festival « underground » loin des grands festivals de l’été, réunira à Saint-Ouen des groupes confirmés et émergents dans un lieu atypique.
Espace de découvertes et de créations artistiques, l’association Mains d’Œuvres accueille et diffuse des artistes indépendants, dont certains sont aujourd’hui reconnus sur la scène internationale. Le Festival Mo’Fo, initié en 2000 avec Herman Düne, groupe résident depuis l’ouverture du lieu, est un des évènements emblématiques. Véritable succès, les 6 dernières éditions ont drainé un public à chaque fois plus nombreux, dynamique et fidèle.
A l’affiche de cette édition: Laetitia Shériff, Françoiz Breut, Malcolm Middleton, The Wave Pictures… et surtout la présence exceptionnelle du groupe culte des 60’s : The Zombies, absents de la scène française depuis 40 ans !
Cette année, le festival s’ouvre à la présentation de concerts filmés, documentaires, clips ou films autour de la musique et accueille un véritable forum des cultures indépendantes dans le rock, le « Mo’Forum » : labels, webzines, photographes, tables rondes etc...
3 jours 3 nuits d’immersion sonore, de rencontres impromptues et décalées.
Jeudi 29 janvier - 19h
17 euros en prévente – 22 euros sur place
Richard Swift, Laetitia Shériff, Jim Yamouridis, Wendy Code
Kid Bombardos, Sugar Plum Fairy, Françoiz Breut
Vendredi 30 janvier 2009 - 18h30
20 euros en prévente – 25 euros sur place
The Zombies, Robin Leduc & the Pacemakers, Dorian Pimpernel
Fruitkey, Yeti Lane, The Nightcrawler, Pokett
Samedi 31 janvier 2009 - 18h30
15 euros en prévente – 20 euros sur place
Malcolm Middleton, The Wave Pictures (TBC), Damon & Naomi
Arrington de Dionyso, Jason Edwards, Bob Robot présente
The Fishermen Three
+ After avec Djs et live d’Arnaud Rebotini
Forfait 3 jours : 45 euros
Billets en prévente sur www.mainsdoeuvres.org et sur place à l’ouverture des portes.
Only 45 euros for three days of music? Not bad. Would only I were in France!
.:Zabet
Thursday, November 13. 2008
Thank You. And...
Thank you all for your thoughtful and personal responses to my post about my breast cancer scare. I'm humbled and honored (though unsurprised) to be among such strong and resilient people. Keep up your vigilance for your own health and the health of those you love.
Seek out free clinics if you have no insurance. If there isn't one in your community, speak to your health provider. A compassionate doctor can often find ways to help the patients who have financial difficulties.
One thing I failed to mention about my experience was that, being adopted, I have no family medical history. (I know that in this I am not unique, as well.) There was nothing in the file at the social services agency which brokered my adoption. This makes potential diagnoses and prognoses of future health issues (not just cancer) a little like flying an airplane in the fog without instruments. I'm in the peculiar process of searching for those strangers technically referred to as "biological parents", though I'd remove the "p" from "parents". All I want is medical history. I don't really want any other strings.
On the subject of strings, however, I have a very cool link for you today!! (Ahem. Moving from "fibroid" to "fiber" now...)
Needle'nThread has frequent giveaways, usually by way of random drawings. Head over to her very informative embroidery blog and answer the two questions in her Comments. I hope you win!! The November Giveaway is a rich stash to get a noob started, or a glorious array of "ooh, silky" for an established stitcher. Plus, a Jenny Hart book!
Act fast -- she's drawing the winning name on Tuesday, November 18!
crossing my fingers for your good fortune,
rebecca.
Seek out free clinics if you have no insurance. If there isn't one in your community, speak to your health provider. A compassionate doctor can often find ways to help the patients who have financial difficulties.
One thing I failed to mention about my experience was that, being adopted, I have no family medical history. (I know that in this I am not unique, as well.) There was nothing in the file at the social services agency which brokered my adoption. This makes potential diagnoses and prognoses of future health issues (not just cancer) a little like flying an airplane in the fog without instruments. I'm in the peculiar process of searching for those strangers technically referred to as "biological parents", though I'd remove the "p" from "parents". All I want is medical history. I don't really want any other strings.
On the subject of strings, however, I have a very cool link for you today!! (Ahem. Moving from "fibroid" to "fiber" now...)
Needle'nThread has frequent giveaways, usually by way of random drawings. Head over to her very informative embroidery blog and answer the two questions in her Comments. I hope you win!! The November Giveaway is a rich stash to get a noob started, or a glorious array of "ooh, silky" for an established stitcher. Plus, a Jenny Hart book!
Act fast -- she's drawing the winning name on Tuesday, November 18!
crossing my fingers for your good fortune,
rebecca.
Friday, November 7. 2008
Out of the clear blue...
...just like real life.
A year ago today, I was recovering from the lumpectomy which was performed on me a year ago yesterday.
If you want, you can read about it HERE. (There are multiple posts about the experience, you might have to click on the "November 2007" link in the archives.)
My story had a happy ending. On November 9, I was told that the biopsy came back negative for a negative result: I was then and remain cancer-free.
I'm writing today as a reminder for you to check your breasts and the breasts of your partner, too.
Yup, even guys. ANYONE who has breasts is potentially vulnerable. Men are vulnerable to breast cancer, too. It's not as common, but because it's not as common, it tends to be more deadly. One of my professors died of breast cancer. He didn't live to see his final exhibit, which was about the humilliation he felt about dying from a disease he wasn't "supposed" to get.
YouTube considers breast self-exam and testicle self-exam videos to be for 18+ only audiences, which is ridiculous. So here's a link to a family GP's website with videos showing how to do both clinical checks. I love his grandfatherly delivery. I recommend them whether you've had the instruction or not!
I know it's a grim subject, but rather than hiding our heads in the sand, it's far better to go searching for the thing that isn't there for reassurance. Then, on the day we might find an irregularity, we are better prepared to face that battle. You know. Kind of like all those fire drills in grade school.
You know you're not alone, right?
yours, vigilant in health and health awareness,
rebecca.
A year ago today, I was recovering from the lumpectomy which was performed on me a year ago yesterday.
If you want, you can read about it HERE. (There are multiple posts about the experience, you might have to click on the "November 2007" link in the archives.)
My story had a happy ending. On November 9, I was told that the biopsy came back negative for a negative result: I was then and remain cancer-free.
I'm writing today as a reminder for you to check your breasts and the breasts of your partner, too.
Yup, even guys. ANYONE who has breasts is potentially vulnerable. Men are vulnerable to breast cancer, too. It's not as common, but because it's not as common, it tends to be more deadly. One of my professors died of breast cancer. He didn't live to see his final exhibit, which was about the humilliation he felt about dying from a disease he wasn't "supposed" to get.
YouTube considers breast self-exam and testicle self-exam videos to be for 18+ only audiences, which is ridiculous. So here's a link to a family GP's website with videos showing how to do both clinical checks. I love his grandfatherly delivery. I recommend them whether you've had the instruction or not!
I know it's a grim subject, but rather than hiding our heads in the sand, it's far better to go searching for the thing that isn't there for reassurance. Then, on the day we might find an irregularity, we are better prepared to face that battle. You know. Kind of like all those fire drills in grade school.
You know you're not alone, right?
yours, vigilant in health and health awareness,
rebecca.
Thursday, November 6. 2008
Catch up. Catsup. Ketchup.
I am back from a much-needed vacation (my first in quite some time that was in no way related to The AntiCraft) and will be sorting through emails, etc. over the next few days. If you're waiting to hear for me, I thank you in advance for your patience.
.:Zabet
.:Zabet
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
"Repo Man spends his LIFE getting into genetic situations..."
Before you read further, one word of caution: this movie has no relation to the Repo Man I first thought of, the one with Emilio Estevez and the kick-arse sound track. I assure you, this one will carry on the tradition of a kick-arse sound track...
I'm expecting the folk at Threadbanger will have a ball with this, just as they did with Sweeney Todd.
How about if readers of The AntiCraft beat them to it? They haven't posted anything related to this movie. Yet. Show us what you can do! Come up with your own amazing creations (NOT limited to clothes) based on the smorgasbord of visual delight that is Repo! The Genetic Opera!
Crank the volume, and hit "play".
If you're lucky enough to be somewhere that gets this movie, shout out the name of your city/ send up a flare so we can alldescend upon you be envious. And try to out-craft you. (Psst!! Those of us unlucky to live outside of major movie markets may enjoy the bits and pieces that are freely find-able all over YouTube.) Otherwise, patience, my loves!! It's bound to be released on DVD and Blue-thingy!!
Just LOVE Anthony Stewart Head. Sarah Brightman, though? THAT'S a surprize and a bit of a delightful puzzle. Paris Hilton seems like a satisfying carve-up. (... she says, crossing fingers...!)
grateful that eye candy is calorie- and fat-free,
rebecca.
I'm expecting the folk at Threadbanger will have a ball with this, just as they did with Sweeney Todd.
How about if readers of The AntiCraft beat them to it? They haven't posted anything related to this movie. Yet. Show us what you can do! Come up with your own amazing creations (NOT limited to clothes) based on the smorgasbord of visual delight that is Repo! The Genetic Opera!
Crank the volume, and hit "play".
If you're lucky enough to be somewhere that gets this movie, shout out the name of your city/ send up a flare so we can all
Just LOVE Anthony Stewart Head. Sarah Brightman, though? THAT'S a surprize and a bit of a delightful puzzle. Paris Hilton seems like a satisfying carve-up. (... she says, crossing fingers...!)
grateful that eye candy is calorie- and fat-free,
rebecca.
Wednesday, October 29. 2008
It's the GENOCIDAL Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Attention, dear Whovians!
I know you're out there. This one's foryou US.
Before you hit the "play" button, I challenge you to contemplate this: would YOU eat seeds from this fruit???
Well. THAT bar's been set pretty high.
Drooling. Simply drooling...
rebecca.
I know you're out there. This one's for
Before you hit the "play" button, I challenge you to contemplate this: would YOU eat seeds from this fruit???
Well. THAT bar's been set pretty high.
Drooling. Simply drooling...
rebecca.
Friday, October 24. 2008
Surprise #3 is available: Las Calacas Danzantes
(Too perky? Yeah, too perky. Sorry about that, it's just Zabet is so excited that she's going on vacation next week that everything is coming out perky.)
.:The AntiCraft Staff
Errata: Los Pequeñeos Relojes de Arena
New errata has been added for Los Pequeñeos Relojes de Arena. (Thanks Joeli and Erssie!)
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It's that season...
...when everyone likes a good scream a wee bit more than usual.
So if you're looking for something to do this weekend, or if you happen to need a good movie suggestion because you're coming up blank, CLICK.
Highbrow entertainment, it isn't. But you're looking for horror and gore. It's full of win. Especially right NOW, with TODAY'S blog post which reviews "The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula". Not gory, although that depends on whether your definition is literal or figurative or even poetic. It's definitely a train wreck when you factor in multiple singing opportunities for Paul Williams and Shawn Cassidy. Wait'll you find out who stars as Dracula AND who drives the bus...
Don't worry, there are chainsaws and co-eds in the forest a'plenty in other offerings. Which are legion.
Laughing, popping corn, snuggling on the couch with the dog, with a sinfully gleeful anticipation of throaty screams,
rebecca.
So if you're looking for something to do this weekend, or if you happen to need a good movie suggestion because you're coming up blank, CLICK.
Highbrow entertainment, it isn't. But you're looking for horror and gore. It's full of win. Especially right NOW, with TODAY'S blog post which reviews "The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula". Not gory, although that depends on whether your definition is literal or figurative or even poetic. It's definitely a train wreck when you factor in multiple singing opportunities for Paul Williams and Shawn Cassidy. Wait'll you find out who stars as Dracula AND who drives the bus...
Don't worry, there are chainsaws and co-eds in the forest a'plenty in other offerings. Which are legion.
Laughing, popping corn, snuggling on the couch with the dog, with a sinfully gleeful anticipation of throaty screams,
rebecca.
Wednesday, October 22. 2008
Shutterbug of Awesome
...which is not really the best, most ragingly over-the-top-with-superlatives description I could come up with for my new photography crush, Nicholas Beatty.
Go see for yourself.
Brace yourself, though. If you like Dia de los Muertos, or skulls, or Catrinas even a little bit, have smelling salts at the ready. You're in for the swoon of the week.
Not only is his work good, it's supported by >gasp!< brilliant research and writing of a high quality.
(What are you still doing here? Just, you know, come back after you're sated...)
Fanning myself rapidly and heading back in for more,
rebecca.
Go see for yourself.
Brace yourself, though. If you like Dia de los Muertos, or skulls, or Catrinas even a little bit, have smelling salts at the ready. You're in for the swoon of the week.
Not only is his work good, it's supported by >gasp!< brilliant research and writing of a high quality.
(What are you still doing here? Just, you know, come back after you're sated...)
Fanning myself rapidly and heading back in for more,
rebecca.
Monday, October 20. 2008
A few random Día de Muertos resources
Those of you with a copy of Enchanted Knitting can find some excellent charts on pages 32-33.
Blue Vinyl Fonts has a free Día de Los Muertos font.
And I will admit that I was surprised to find that we haven't had many past projects with skulls or skeletons. Here are the ones I could dig up:
Algomortis: Skull-and-crossbones tea cosy.
Skull Lariat: A... um... lariat. With skulls.
Nuclear Family: Embroidered tea apron.
Bones: Skull-and-crossbones socks. (From the Lost Pages of the book.)
.:Zabet
Blue Vinyl Fonts has a free Día de Los Muertos font.
And I will admit that I was surprised to find that we haven't had many past projects with skulls or skeletons. Here are the ones I could dig up:
Algomortis: Skull-and-crossbones tea cosy.
Skull Lariat: A... um... lariat. With skulls.
Nuclear Family: Embroidered tea apron.
Bones: Skull-and-crossbones socks. (From the Lost Pages of the book.)
.:Zabet
Thursday, October 16. 2008
Surprise#2: Magdalenas de Muertos
.:The AntiCraft Staff
Tuesday, October 14. 2008
Errata: Los Pequeñeos Relojes de Arena
Thanks, Miranda!
.:AntiCraft Staff
Los Pequeñeos Relojes de Arena
Little Hour Glass Ribbing (in the round multiples of 4 sts):
Rnd 1: *K2, p2,* repeat from * to * around.
Rnd 2: *K2tog tbl without removing them from left needle, then k the same 2 sts tog tfl, p2,* repeat from * to * around.
Rnd 3: *K1, yfwd, k1, p2,* repeat from * to * around (increases total stitch number temporarily).
Rnd 4: *Wyib sl 1 p-wise, k1, psso, k1, p2,* repeat from * to * around (stitch number returns to normal).
.:AntiCraft Staff
Monday, October 13. 2008
Surprise #1:Calcetines "Los Pequeñeos Relojes de Arena"
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P.S. There's even a video tute for the Little Hourglass Ribbing! Thanks, Erssie!
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