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| VOL. II, ISSUE 10 |
Danny Glover ate my popcorn!
I know that sounds like a porn site come on but it's absolutely true. Here is the back story.
A good friend, Del Hornbuckle (provisionslibrary.org), invited me and my friend Lisa to The New African Film Festival. She is always trying to cultrafy us (I know that is not a word). This evening was dedicated to exposing folks to the new and innovative films coming out of Africa. We were there to see the much lauded film "Dangerous Affair" from Kenya. So there we were at Visions Theatre drinking champagne and noshing on all kinds of good nosh. At some point Del informs us that
Danny Glover is going to speak before the film starts. Danny Glover, besides being a well respected actor, is also the Chairman of the Board of TransAfrica - a sponsoring organization for this event. I'm like "cool, I liked him in The Color Purple and Lethal Weapon."
So as we get seated for the film I decide I want some popcorn. What is a movie without popcorn? I ended up standing in a very long line but eventually got my buttery /salty treat. As I am making my way back to the theater I run into a human traffic jam. A bunch of folks are just hanging out in the hallway blocking the doors to the theater. In my head I'm like "get out the way!" But I have better home training than that so I say "excuse me." Well this very tall black man turns around and looks down at me. Keep in mind I am 5'11 so I don't have that experience often.
Well, I look up and it's Danny Glover! He looks at me then looks at my popcorn then looks at me. Before I know it he dives into the box and grabs a handful. All I can think to say is "it has butter on it." Not my smoothest moment, I know. He smiles and says (in a great deep voice) "that's fine." He takes another handful, smiles, and says "thank you."
With that he spins around and heads towards the theater. I'm standing there speechless. The first thing that comes to mind is "hey, where has his hands been!" which is quickly followed up with "Danny Glover ate out my popcorn box!" I eventually peeled my feet from where I was standing and made it back to my seat. Mr. Glover made a fine opening speech and folks totally loved him. Now you're thinkin' "That's the end of Michelle's great adventure at Visions Theater" Nope!
During a slow part in the film I decided to take a bathroom break. Before heading back to the theater I stopped in at the bar. Who do you think I saw? That's right - my old popcorn stealing buddy. He was sitting in the VIP section chatting with some folks. Well, I made my way over. Far enough so that he didn't think I was stalking him but close enough to hear what they were talking about. Danny (yeah, we are on first name basis now.) was talking about his role in TransAfrica and the impact he hoped they were making. Eventually the little chatfest broke up and he was left sitting there by himself. He got up, walked over to me and stuck out his hand. He was like "how you doing?" I barely squeaked out a "fine". He soaks me in a little longer (yes, he is still holding my hand) then says "yes, fine." He gives up a huge smile and walks away. My mind is racing and I'm thinking "ohmygawd, Danny Glover was scoping me out!" Okay, I might be reaching here but it's my story to tell.
I am rarely star struck but that was a story worth writing down.
Okay, one more thing before I give you all the happenings. Drum roll please! The Poetry Fix is going world wide. That's right folks, my brand new website is up and running!
A couple weeks ago I received an email from one Kevin Rice (brightwebsights.net) in Camden, New Jersey. Someone forwarded him a copy of The Poetry Fix. He contacted me to let me know he thought it was fabulous and he wanted to make it into a website. Of course all my scam bells went off. But it turns out that Mr. Rice was on the up and up and I have a website to prove it. He is professional, patient (he spent two hours on the phone talking me through the maintenance portion of my site) and really a nice guy. On the website you will find a web design button. Mr. Rice has agreed to give the folks that visit my site an extraordinary deal on building their sites. If you are in the market for a new website I encourage you to check him out. You will not be disappointed. Okay folks, I am proud to unveil my new baby. I hope you like her. Tell me what you think and keep sending me info regarding your venues or anything else you would like to see in The Poetry Fix.
Now go on and dive in to all the possibilities for the week!
Michelle
She asks me why I only write of sad things.
I tell her I only write the truth.
And when joy enters my life
then I'll write about that.
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