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Healing Therapy Through Art MONARCH SCHOOL

(Published August, 2009)
Originally titled

BUTTERFLY ART

by

John Butler and Sonya Ziegler

Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, the metamorphosis of the art program at Monarch School has gone from a mere crawl to spreading its wings and taking flight. This important art program for homeless and at-risk kids dates back to 1998, when Chicano Park muralist, painter and activist Mario Torero worked with a group of students from The Monarch School to create a series of murals. Drawing upon the challenges, hopes, dreams and dread of these children, the mural focuses on what it means to be homeless, from the child's point of view. To this day, these murals greet everyone who enters the school and proudly shows that art is the heart of the school.

Dedicated to providing homeless and at-risk children with an accredited education while caring for their basic needs, Monarch School is located in downtown San Diego and is one of only two such school left in the United States. With more than 100 kids between the ages of 7 and 18 enrolled at any one time, the professionals there are making sure that these fantastic, sometimes forgotten kids, get the accredited education they need to break the cycle of their family's pain. With the average age of a homeless person being just 9 years old, there are more than 2,200 homeless children in San Diego and more than 300,000 nationwide! Touring Monarch School, witnessing the creativity of the kids and the dedication of the staff restores hope and reminds all of us that we can help these young lives.

Through art, this diverse assortment of students express themselves in a way that is meaningful, beautiful and personal. "The arts provide such a real way for students to stay connected to their cultures and to share their cultures," says Rachelle Jacobson, Monarch's Expressive Arts Therapist since the evolution of the position in October 2007. Originally hired in 1998, she has witnessed the development of the art program since the mural project spurred the school into officially starting an art program; to today, when artistic expression is used as a therapeutic tool for these challenged kids. With a Masters Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Rachelle is pioneering this new program using an array of artistic outlets that allow the child to show, rather than tell what is going on inside of them. Helping these kids deal with the challenges that have been presented to them so early in their young lives. "When insecurity takes energy away from learning, artistic expression, such as theater, dance, painting and sandtray therapy, can restore a child's strength by creating safe experiences to draw from."

"It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child,"

~Pablo Picasso.

With no stigma attached, Rachelle says that students receiving Expressive Art Therapy are not mocked by other students, but are instead envied. "Once, a student came up to me and asked. What do I have to do to come and see you?" Rachelle replied, "You just need to be facing some challenges." The little girl, who was just 9-years old, remarked adorably, "I'm psycho…"

"What a powerful medium the arts are in a school program. It engages the kids, nurtures them, gives them another, creative way to communicate and express themselves. In addition, homelessness is not the biggest issue. These are kids trying to figure out who they are. They want to know where they fit in. They are dealing with parent issues, kids picking on them and all of the normal issues you would expect to see at a regular school," Rachelle goes on to add that, "The students of Monarch School are not the reason why their family is in a shelter, or on the street. They're only kids!"

Help these kids bridge the gap that divides them from the life they know, and the one they dream of. Today, you read about these kids, what are you going to do tomorrow? Go to their website, www.monarchschools.org, and volunteer, donate art supplies, join with Fine Magazine in doing something now.

Credits

Writers: Sonya Ziegler is a Professional Organizer, Event Planner, and CEO of Aim to Simplify (AimtoSimplify.com). John Butler is a professional Ghostwriter and Freelance Writer living in San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter (JBWrites.com). Artwork: Inocente Izucar, whose art decorates these pages, was in 8th grade when she created these works of art.

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Pink Party 2009 DJs!

 

  

 

Friday, November 6, 2009

 

For Immediate Release

The Who's Who of SoCal DJs

Performing at the House of Blues on December 3, 2009!

Alicia Gatto latest efforts on "Remix 4 $Change.00" have been compared to Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor and was recently featured on one of the top 100 electro music blogs EQ (Electroqueer) for her music video Jaded Girl. Her music video, The Search, won an award for best independent pop music video.

DJ Ayla Simone's unique and eclectic style is taking the club circuit by storm. Originating from San Diego, she is in high demand for her vocal talent and for her musical selection which she drops on eager crowds.

Blue Insomnia has been DJ'ing locally and internationally for five years at top clubs, playing alongside world class DJ/Producers like Sasha, John 00 Flemming, Marco V and DJ Dan, to name just a few. Blue is currently producing an exclusive album that bridges electronic music, with world class musicians.

DJ Jacques The Ripper is native of Bordeaux, France. Now living in Los Angeles, this multi-dimensional DJ deftly navigates the currents and genres of electronic music. While his diverse music library will stretch all over, they all share a common love - BASS! Jacques own label, Heargasm Productions, has released 3 mixes since being founded in 2007.

DJ Lea Luna's inspiration for this scene is nothing short of her life passion for music, dancing and art. As a singer, songwriter and a producer, Lea's unique style, skills, stage presence and love of music has left dancers and club goers from around the world inspired.

Oscure established The Los Angeles Breakbeat Association In 1996, a collection of L.A. DJs who support and promote the Breakbeat sound. His first record entitled, Oscure Presents FunkyGhettoPhonics, was released on his own independent label, L.A.B.A.

DJ Theron is a name that those familiar with San Diego Nightlife know very well. His impact on the music scene is not limited to Southern California, nor simply across the country but throughout the world! He has DJ'ed venues from L.A. to Vegas, to Miami, from the U.S. to Switzerland playing for anxious crowds along side such industry legends as Donald Glaude, DJ Dan, DJ Icey, Bad Boy Bill, Beej, and Tiesto.

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Now in its 4th year, The 2009 Pink Party is one of San Diego's premiere events to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer (www.pinkpartysd.com). Directly benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund (www.breastcancerfund.com), the leading national organization working solely on eliminating the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease, and The Breast Cancer Network of Strength (www.networkofstrength.org), which offers comprehensive support to those newly diagnosed, survivors, their families and loved ones, ensuring no one faces breast cancer alone.

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What Spirituality means to me.

Spirituality, for me, is being at peace with who I am and where I am in my life. It means being in the moment, enjoying each breath, feeling the softest whisper of air across my skin, feeling the earth under my feet, feeling the warmth of the sun deep inside - even if sitting in a room and being told I have cancer.

Spirituality means understanding that we are more than we know, more than we can comprehend. It means being connected to the world around you, being connected to the person you're with, or to the work you are doing.

But, to me, spirituality is not about being religious. They are different ideologies that often go hand in hand, but confused as being synonymous. Being religious means adhering to a doctrine, being spiritual means being connected to that which is beyond you. I've known priests that were religious, but not spiritual. And I've met farmers who weren't religious, yet deeply spiritual about the earth they tilled and planted.

JB

Freelance Writer

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My Gilded Cage.

My Gilded Cage, that which is San Diego - Part I.

An amazing, naturally beautiful city that is blessed by a moderate climate year round.  This photo was taken at sunrise at the Gaslamp Trolly Stop.  It was cold, about 50ºf - hey, that's what we refer to as cold around here, then again, it is the middle of winter!  

I love taking a walk at dawn, either at Mission Beach if the tide is right, or downtown while the city sleeps.  The key with downtown is the contrasts.  The Gaslamp District is a lot of fun at night; busy, noisy, masses of people eating and drinking, a cacophony of music from the pubs and bars competing with the music of the various street performers on the corners.  If the Convention Center at the end of Fifth Avenue is booked, or there are cruise ships docked at the Embarcadero, or if there are any aircraft carriers docked across the bay at North Island, then the streets are filled with people from all over the world in a mild mannered Mardi Gras that goes on most nights.   But at dawn, almost all of these people are still asleep and the Gaslamp is quiet.

A morning walk downtown would not be complete without seeing the bay someplace.  My favorite spot means a hike up the heart pounding steps of the Convention Center

 - which is worth the effort beyond the obvious aerobic benefits.  This is the vantage point, overlooking the same Trolly Stop later in the morning.  You can see the Omni Hotel on the right, PetCo Park, then the Hard Rock and Hilton hotels.  The trolly line is lined with palm tree's and at the bottom right you can just see the Coaster pulling into the train yard just down the tracks, which it seems to do every morning between 9 and 10, adding a unique touch of city noise to the morning mix with its deep horn and the dull clang from crossing guards bells.

Then, on the far side of the Convention Center, there are parks, Seaport Village, and of course, the bay.  With varied artists featured, the Port of San Diego, which manages the waterfront, does a fantastic job of showcasing art from around the world.  For a year, Bernar Venet's work is featured around the city.  

These iron sculptures are simply called 220.5º Arc X 15 and are located at Embarcadero Marina Park South.  In the background of this visual feast is the Marriott Marina and Hotel and the towering Manchester Grand.  The final two shots are of 97.5º Arc x 9 bathed in the morning sunlight.

JB

Sailing, my first true love.

Greetings from San Diego and hello!

     Burr, for Southern California it is freezing this morning - 47 degrees out right now... I guess it is actually winter!

     My friends call me JB and I've been sailing since I was a kid. Growing up in Michigan there was no shortage of water but that isn't how I got infected with this life-long infection, that thankfully, isn't curable. It was an ad in Cruising World of a Mason 43 anchored in some tropical setting... Being around 9 years old, I thought that was the sexiest thing I ever saw and instantly I had met my first love. To this day, I can spot one of those perfect sailboats out of the corner of my eye - and it still draws me.

     Had the chance to even buy one a couple of years ago, so of course I took the opportunity to go aboard her, and oh-my-God was she nice! I'm 6'4" and didn't need to duck anyplace on board, there are two heads, beautiful woodwork and a great layout. Sur

e, it was a 30 year-old boat, but she if cleaned up she would be the best looking girl at the party! But of course, the moment wasn't right for my childhood sweetheart and I to finally meet up and the deal wasn't consummated... Sorry, I digress.     

     As I live in San Diego right now, I am In-Between sailboats right now and crew aboard anything that I can and regularly sail on a Hunter 40 and a Beneteau 53. In the mornings, I like to walk down to the bay and watch the BMW Oracle Trimaran at the dock - damn, that is a FAST boat! As a Freelance Writer, you can learn more about me from my website at http://JBWrites.com .

     Hope you have a great day and can get out on the water!

                      -JB

Grassroots effort to raise $40,000 - 5-Days to go.

I have been volunteering for several months for an event called The Pink Party (www.pinkpartysd.com), which is a fundraising event for two, very underfunded breast cancer charities; The Breast Cancer Fund and the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. During this side project, I have been acting as the Project Manager, the Volunteer Coordinator and now, the Food and Beverage Coordinator. What all of this translates into is that I deal with insurance people, city officials, the vice department and the Alcohol Beverage Control people in relation to the needed permitting and licenses. As the Volunteer Coordinator, I help recruit the 50+ volunteers that we have, keep them all organized and adding to the puzzle piece by piece. And finally, I've taken over as F&B and have coordinated the donation of about $20,000 worth of catering, restaurant participation, beer, wine, vodka and non-alcoholic drinks for the 1,500 expected guests.
Well, yesterday was a fun day with only 5 days to go until the big event on November 15. It started out with me visiting the Special Events Office for the City of San Diego - where I live. There, the people are worried about budget cuts and layoffs. I learned this as I tried to throw in some casual banter while dealing with governmental red tape. These people have been great! And as part of my advice in working with a grassroots campaign is to not argue the bureaucratic what's and why's with those who are behind the desk - it is the quickest way to stop everything. When dealing with permits and special event licenses, ask process questions, find out who to talk to next to get them to 'sign-off' on their piece of the red tape.
Well, Monday was a fun exercise in testing that concept because after my 'check-in' with the Special Events office, I was making calls to the event founder to get going on the events insurance (something that we had already researched, vetted, and had quotes ready to act on) while I went to the ABC office to get the 1-Day Special Event Liquor license:
First visit: The IRS Determination Letter for the 501(c)(3) charity that is hosting the event changed their name a few months before and this was causing an issue for them and I was told that I would need a cashiers check for the fee - a whopping $25 instead of the $450 we were normally charged for non-charity events (nice!).
So, I walked back to the office (six blocks each way) while making calls to the hosting charity to try and get a letter from them from a government entity with their name change on it, but what I got was an error message saying the number had been changed - oops! So, I called her office number, left a message on the machine and kept walking. When I got back to the loft, which is also my office which I share with my Muse, Sonya (more on her some other time), and started writing what I call, the pleading letter. A letter written so that it explains your position, what it is you are trying to do/want to accomplish/what you need done. Be polite, don't try to sound too educated as eight syllable words will not impress them, and if you need to distance yourself from an irritant in their office as we have to do on this project, then do so in short, clear sentences - and if you are lucky enough to enjoy a great relationship with your hosting charity, email the finished letter and have them print and sign it on their letterhead. Governments love to know that they are dealing with large groups - and a national charity holding an event in their city looks good for them, so it truly is a Win/Win.
So, as I waited for them to read, edit, print, sign and fax the pleading letter back to us I started putting together the other documents that turns the pleading letter into a packet. Find any and all additional information that gets your point across. This is not the time to be a lawyer - unless you are of course, then I would suggest toning it down a notch - we are asking for something that they don't have to give. Pulling them into the event, making them fans of it and supporters of it goes a lot further than pointing fingers and demanding your rights... It isn't fair... Yeah, that will get you into red tape limbo very quick and you don't want to go there, trust me.
So, Trip two starts off with a nice little packet of information explaining the event, the name change and how it didn't change their status as a 501(c)(3) charity. I went to the bank to get a cashiers check - don't forget, after 9/11 they passed some new laws and that you cannot use cash to buy a cashiers check. This was meant to cut down on those trying to launder money by taking a load of cash and buying a bank check to send to their drug-lord boss. So, with a proper cashiers check in hand, I went back to the California Government Building, moved through security and up to the fifth floor where, as soon as I entered the office, was recognized. Taking car of paperwork that has already been signed off on by three other people in itself is a quick task. They check the form, the check the check and then I had to explain what the other packet was - the pleading letter we had put together. All of this was met with 'Oh, it will not get approved anyway, we're not approving any liquor licenses for 'that' location (the venue which donated their space for our event).
So, I walked back to the office yet again with e heavy heart thinking counter moves. Could we do the event without alcohol? Not nearly as successfully since it is easier to get the guests to open their wallets if properly and socially lubricated, which is what the main function of booze should be. As I walked, I made more phone calls as I was now moving into prepping for my next meeting that evening. When I got back to the office, our contact had called as informed us that they had 'just' received an official letter from the IRS stating the name change - mana from heaven! As soon as the fax machine finished printing the letter, I turned around and started walking out the door and bumped into Sonya. She was at the Special Events office, and gleaned a little inside knowledge - a name to drop! Always a double edged sword, the right name can be good if casually inserted into a conversation instead of 'them,' but very dangerous if it is the wrong name to say! So, use with caution.
Third trip to the ABC Office, about forty minutes before they closed they were a little shocked to see me walk back in. I quickly informed them that the IRS had faxed a letter - so the name change issue of the charity wasn't an issue any longer. During this whole process, the licensing employees had mentioned a person who was 'automatically' denying any requests for our venue. When I decided I had better drop the name of the person our City contact was working with and talking to about the Pink Party I did so as simply an error on my part and deliberately not the name of the person they had mentioned. You see, governmental employees love a little degree of anonymity - these are not politicians who readily crave it like crack. So, when I dropped the name of their boss's boss, their ears instantly perked up and they asked me about her - quickly. I simply said that is who our contact in the city's government was dealing with. They then explained who the person was (and thus, how great a name it was to drop!). They then did something new, instead of simply walking the paperwork into the office to the left, they put all of it into a nice folder and walked it into the office of the right...
While we still have to wait for a decision, our odds are greatly improved. If we had to do anything different, we should have vetted the venue better in the beginning. Instead, we were wrapped up in excitement as we had saved over $10,000 in fee's for similar locations. We are still $10k up, but the stress and hours needed to make this a done-deal make that accomplishment negligible. So, vet the venue just as you would a new employee. One that isn't using your event as a snowplow to clear the its road to getting permits.

More later - today, I'm securing a credit card machine, securing the docking rights for our delivery trucks at the building and reserving freight elevator times, then I'm heading to the venue to drop off a banner, and so on...

Ciao!

Something new happened today that, for me, seems to have just marked the change of seasons.  Right now, here is San Diego, it is 5:19 PM, and 68 degrees.  I mention this because I'm sitting at my desk, feet up on the side chair as I thumb through 'The Everything Guide to Writing Copy' by Steve Slaunwhite, enjoying a cup of coffee.  Now, those who know me wouldn't see anything strange, but as I sit here, I had to smile as I can see the steam rising from my favorite, chipped blue mug.    A couple of days ago, it was over 80 degrees (hot for San Diego, even in the summer), but right now, with clouds and the hope of rain in the next 48 hours, I'm excited.  I love 'bad' weather simply because it is a change from the 350 days of perfect weather we get here in Southern California.

Good morning from San Diego!

Morning, My best friend, Sonya, let me borrow her car this morning so I drove over to Shelter Island to get my mail and to catch this, the first sunrise of October. Even though it is expected to reach summer temperatures today, autumn owns the month. This has always been my favorite month! Cool, crisp days, the smell of spiced hot apple cider, and longer nights all seem to begin this month. The holiday season begins with the arrival of October - so, with that said I'd like to wish everyone of you a great month!




JB

Trolly Rider

I am on the MTS Trolley today. Getting on at the Fifth Avenue stop downtown, Blue Line to Old Town. Get off, move over to the Green Line to Fashion Valley mall. My pilgramage to the Apple store to shop for a new computer. My old HP finally crashed - thank God I starting backing data up to Mozy.com. It wasn't too unexpected as I've been having 'issues' for a while now.
Well, the trolley ride took about 17 minutes. It's quicker than driving, parking, not to mention gas. An all day pass is $5.00.
Of course, once at the mall there are the normal freaks; a guy pushing a bench backwards, a lady carefully pouring coffee from a disposable cup into the removed, up turned lid and sipping from it like a kitten from a saucer- is it too hot? It's almost 2:00 PM, so I'm guessing that the also come out in daylight...

JB

Musings

Men are born to the hunt, if they don't have something with which to aim their lives at then they are not men.
- Peter Benchly; Creature

Some men are born to the Tribe, in that they 'belong' and are lost if alone. Other men are born as warriors, they are born with the desire to be great. Warriors do not sit at the tribes fire, they sit off either by themselves or in small, like-minded groups. Tribal members are producers: they farm, they become fathers and become statesmen. Warriors are protectors, hunters, leaders by their actions.  But there is a third group, those who are searchers.  Neither member of the tribe nor warriors, they are always on the edge of what is known.  They are the explorers of new lands, the poets of new words.  Thus, Tribe Members are the heart, Warriors the muscle and Searchers are the soul.

But what does an old warrior do when they move past the hunt & have no children to teach? What do they do when they've never known the warmth of the tribes fire?

The key to writing, is to write... But where the hell did I leave my key?

Maria's Story

Thursday, July 31, those at the Pink Party Networking Happy Hour held at the Bitter End in the Gaslamp Quarter, were witness to one of those special moments that silence a room and galvanize the moment in our hearts. One of our guest speakers, Maria, with a soft, trembling Hispanic accented voice, took the microphone from her friend of 15 years and a Pink Party volunteer, and began to tell her story. At 35, she found a lump while doing self-examination. For five years the lump was double and triple checked by two separate doctors and misdiagnosed as a mere cyst. Now at age 40, the cyst has been properly diagnosed as Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Having spread untreated over the years from her breast into her shoulder and part of her neck, she is has a 30% survival rate - yet is delaying treatment upon hearing even more news…

At this time, with the capacity crowd silent, Maria wept openly and thanked the Pink Party for giving her the support and courage to finally share her story with others.

Maria continued speaking of the tests required before starting chemotherapy, of the sonogram that discovered that, despite having had her tubes tied 12 years earlier, that she was pregnant! Through the tears, she spoke to the crowd of her fears, of not knowing where to turn and how hard life has been – but of her decision to delay her cancer treatment until her baby is born. Scheduled for Cesarean Section on August 11, 2008, cancer surgery on the 18th, followed by aggressive Chemotherapy, this soon-to-be mother faces dramatic challenges – but no longer will she face it alone. Every heart in the room was touched by her story. After Maria could no longer speak, Marshella, the representative of the San Diego chapter of the Breast Cancer Network of Strength, expressed “that Maria and her story are empowering examples of those whom her organization, and the Pink Party, directly support.”

Now in its third year, The 2008 Pink Party is one of San Diego’s premiere events to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer (www.pinkpartysd.com). Directly benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund (www.breastcancerfund.com), the leading national organization working solely on eliminating the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease, and The Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formally Y-Me) (www.networkofstrength.org), which offers comprehensive support to those newly diagnosed, survivors, their families and loved ones, ensuring no one faces breast cancer alone.

However, this type of success is only possible due to the support of our sponsors. The 2008 Pink Party being proudly hosted by FIT Athletic Club and Event Center, located at 350 10th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101 (www.fitathletic.com) on November 15th, this 40,000 sqf. Gaslamp location, overlooking PetCo Park, will be San Diego’s premier place to party Vegas Style! With 2,000 guests expected, the 2008 Pink Party can only bring positive publicity to your company. This year, join in with Cirque du Soleil, Aim to Simplify, The Del Mar Marriott and Snow Queen Vodka in sponsoring the 2008 Pink Party. For more information and to appreciate the scope of The Pink Party, visit its website, www.pinkpartysd.com.

2008 Pink Party!

Let’s Make Miracles for Mammaries!

Now in its third year, The Pink Party is one of San Diego’s premiere events to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Join in with Cirque du Soleil, Aim to Simplify, The Del Mar Marriott and Snow Queen Vodka in sponsoring the 2008 Pink Party (www.pinkpartysd.com). Directly benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund (www.breastcancerfund.com), the leading national organization working solely on eliminating the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease, and The Y-Me Organization (www.y-me.org), which offers comprehensive support to those newly diagnosed, survivors, their families and loved ones, ensuring no one faces breast cancer alone.

The Pink Party is a multi-faceted event, where live music, fashion shows and guest speakers are only a fraction of what this party is all about. Aerial artists, a silent auction, acrobats, themed photo lounge and DJ’s all played a part in making this event the place to see and be seen! Headlining last year’s party was nationally acclaimed electronica band Soul In The Machine. Event founder, Sonya Ziegler of Aim to Simplify, hopes to raise the bar in 2008. “The event has a life of its own! I never imagined so many talented people would gather, all fashioned in pink finery. With every act of conscious involvement in the Pink Party, we are closer to a day when the color pink means more than just hope, it means absolute triumph.” says Sonya Ziegler.

However, its success is only as good as its sponsors and supporters. That is where you come in. With the 2008 Pink Party being proudly hosted by FIT Athletic Club and Event Center, located at 350 10th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101 (www.fitathletic.com) on November 15th, this 40,000 sqf. Gaslamp location, overlooking PetCo Park, will be San Diego’s premier place to party Vegas Style! With 1,500 guests expected, the 2008 Pink Party can only bring positive publicity to your company.

The Pink Party is also soliciting sponsors and contributions of all levels. Depending on the level of contribution you select, sponsors will receive at the minimum a listing in the event program, and at higher levels, publicity ranging from full page ads in the program, logo placement on all print and electronic media, and a visible presence at all pre and post party events. We are also looking for live and silent auction items, whether tangible goods or gift certificates for food or services. All auction donors will also receive a listing in the event program and more depending on the monetary value of the donation.

Past sponsors have been a diverse group, ranging from restaurants, food vendors, hair salons and spas, beverage vendors, clothing designers and more. The momentum has definitely begun for this year’s event. For more information and to appreciate the scope of The Pink Party, visit its website, www.pinkpartysd.com.
If you would like more information about the Pink Party, or to schedule an interview with
the founder or a “Pink Team” member please call (619) 384-7910 or email press@pinkpartysd.com