3rd Annual JFP Chick Ball - Raised $7,000!

Oh, man! This sounds so cool!

It is very cool. We usually plan it in two weeks; this year we're planning it in two months with a big chick committee. So it's going to be HOT.

Save the date. Most importantly: Plan your outfit.

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Donna for naming me the head of the chick committee. I know we've argued alot on here but I think its mighty big of her to look past that and show what a big heart she has in appointing me to look after the chicks.

'Fish, you're a certifiable pig. Here, oink. There, oink. Everywhere ...

you left out tasteless

'Fish: Do you really think Donna would leave a wolf in charge of the henhouse?

Me either. :)

henhouse.

you call THAT a henhouse?

Who the hell do you think the wolves would be? me in that group?HA

Not a henhouse. If we MUST dehumanize ourselves :P we are FOXY CHICKS and we don't need ANYONE in charge. We wouldn't eat you alive per se, but we'd make you tuck your tail and run home to mommy crying.

Sigh.

Look what y'all made me do.

That said, I adore the Chick Ball. Highlight of my year beyond the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Nothing more beautiful than women planning and performing to help other women.

The artwork is my favorite. I'll never forget Donna's homage to the Promise Keepers. Before then, I thought I was the ONLY woman in the world using mod podge as therapy.

Save the Date. Tell your friends. It's a beautiful night. It benefits the Center for Violence.

I figured the foxy part was pretty obvious and didn't need to be stated.

However, if you feel the need to tell everyone all of you are foxy, go ahead. ;-)

Chicks of all flavors and stripes, call Andi or email her, get involved, please! We have a need for volunteers to work the event, as well. Kingfish, why don't you volunteer to help out? Since you are so involved in this topic...

Ya'll, I can't wait. Tthe night always has great music and art.

I don't know if I would go to any ball that would let me in.

NOW you sound like Woody Allen

Fish would make an excellent head of the chick committe.

I vote for Fish because Fish knows women, he's peerless at making them emote, and within minutes of conversating or being around women, he unifies them like few others - all wishing he was dead.

better dead than castrated.

you guys, stop making jokes about women being violent to men on a thread that is ACTUALLY about women getting free from domestic violence situations, ok? It's in poor taste IMHO. Women in Mississippi suffer from one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the entire country. It's not really that funny.

Laurel is right, boyz. Reel it in. Surely you can think of something else to talk about.

(Laurel, when I get a chance, I'll go clean up this thread. Personally, I'm tired of Fish's off-topic, tasteless jokes. They add nothing.)

Right, Laurel. Neither of us meant anything badly. I confess to not even reading the article before commenting. Fish, we should give a donation or do something to make up for our foolishness.

Laurel, I hope your concert went well yesterday. I even pondered coming but yard work prevailed. I like musicians since being one was my initial and lingering life goal.

We're sorry!

bought Bird and watched it this weekend by the way. very poignant. great job by Whitaker. Was so sad.

Ray, that's cool. Some things just aren't funny if you are the one in the disempowered position. If I could live in a world without domestic violence, without rape and violence against women I think I would live in a more loving, fabulous, inspired and free world. We are trying in our own way to make this kind of world happen by planning this event.

Sorry you missed yesterday, it was a very nice gig. Please plan on trying to make it to the Chick Ball May 17, it's going to be GREAT.

I'm with Laurel. I like to joke and laugh, too, but it gets old to watch men try to change the subject on topics such as this one. Men often don't even know they're doing it; they're just not conditioned to listen to or be comfortable with women leading the conversation. Good for Laurel for calling it out.

I'm sorry I missed your show, too, Laurel. I even missed the parade this weekend. Had to go on a reporting trip.

Please count on MissiHIPPY to be there!!!!
We have lots of Shiny things!

Ok, Laurel, I just put it on my calendar to attend. It's scheduled around the time I'm usually hanging around Tougaloo Colleg for graduation cermonies and festivities. However, since I screwed up earlier I will attend.

Kingfish's stab at comedy and my being a sucker for the same, catapulted me into not being able to say no. I will leave or close my eyes when y'all do the hottest guys' contest, whatever that is. I don't want to see any rusty, crusty, ugly dudes doing anything outside of normalcy.

Fish, if you were a real man you would come too to show support for ending domestic violence. If you can't attend, send some money.

As the Chick Ball grows, maybe Tracy Chapman will come. I love her voice and lyrical styling. And playing too.

Always, Kristina! Can't wait.

Glad you're coming, too, Ray. You owe us chicks that. ;-)

Wait, I also have a trial starting on May 15, 2007 that will have me overwhelmed for probably a week or so, but I will still try very hard to find some time to show up since the trial is in Canton.

king, where is your apology too? Were you really trying to change the subject? I guess so since you're now quiet. In the future King, I'm staying free of you.

Ray, you aboslutely have to check out the art. It won't take too much of your time, but it will give you a chance to give back ;)

Anyone wanting to contribute you can always write a check and send it:
Center for Violence Prevention PO Box 6279 Pearl, MS 39288-6279 ...

But Emily's right, the art is great, and it's more fun to come to the show. I am working up some duets with Tara Blumenthal (drummer for the Curves) and I think Natalie Collier is going to do a song with us as well.

Alright Em. I'm planning on making it. Hopefully, my case will settle and I won't have to worry about keeping my foolish client alive. I love art. I've been banned from bring any more home, but I'll still buy a few more anyway.

Ray, you can bid on my Melton collage. If I get it done on time.

no Ray, I have clients who actually call me for help on their files. Might be your house one day I'm having to help get closed.

c'est tres domage.

That was merely meant as a quick little joke and had no intention of it becoming a subthread on what is a worthy and much needed cause. Its no secret that the level of domestic violence in this state is completely unacceptable.

Ok, Donna. As I was standing in line with the grands readying for the parade to start. Melton walked right by me in a black suit. I hate I didn't get to shake his hand and lie about how much I supported his efforts to clean up jackson. One of his cardiologists in town is my undergrad classmate. I told her to tell him to get well soon so he could face judge Green. I know she didn't tell him though as she is a wonderful friend and doctor.

Oh, so he is in town Ray. I guess his procedure in TX went fine?

Unless he has a twin, that was him; although I only saw him from the side and back as he got past me while I was looking elsewhere.

Maybe i'm mistaken since the person I saw was walking alone without the bodygurds' duo.

Oh! Guys can come? I thought this was girl's night out!

I'm so embarrassed...

Men are definitely welcome! We talked about charging them more. ;-)

They need to come prepared to spend money, especially on art!

Looks like my case is goig to be resolved tomorrow and I'll be able to attend this event. I'll bring a friend or two as bodyguards in case there is somebody there who wants to beat me up for something I said at one point or another.

As of this weekend, I'm creating my masterpiece collage I've thus far named "Not Yet Named." It's a piece that speaks my thoughts regarding women in pain and how society treats them, our body issues and how they are perpetuated by the media and baby daddy drama.

I'm serious.

Monkey and I are also seriously considering a submission of our oil piece titled "How Great Thou Art," which was created in the gutters of single motherhood and childhood abandonment issues. We also had the flu and were fevered.

I'm glad you can make it, Ray...you won 't be disappointed. It's going to be a total blast! It'll be fun to meet you after all the online blogging. So far we've had a big response from sponsors, artists, musicians,etc.

Check out Chick Ball on Myspace:

[url=http://www.myspace.com/chickball]http://www.myspace.com/chickball[/url]

Looks like fun. Can't come: we'll be heading up to KY on the 19th.

Due to some questions this week, allow me to make it clear that you do not have to dress up for the Chick "Ball." You can wear whatever you want—but if you want to win the Diva of Bling Award, it better damn well be shiny.

I hate to make a fuss, but I'm a Deirdra, not a Deidra... I'm really looking forward to Thursday.

I have to chuckle, Deirdra, because we have the same problem: our daughter's name is Deirdre. It takes her teachers about two months after the first of school to get her name right!

Lady Havoc,
I hear that, and your daughter has my sympathy. Now I'm a Diedra up there *facepalm*

Umm hmm. Try the name Latasha. Sometimes it's spelled Latosha, which I hate, or they just stick in a capital T in there (LaTasha) when I never mentioned one, but I gave up that particular fight years ago. Even worse is being called Latoya or Latisha or Latonya or Lakisha or...

Latasha,

Deidra/Diedra still sets my teeth on edge, but they called me Debra Glow-ver at the doctor's yesterday.

DANG! They hacked up your name like a slab of ribs. LOL

Saw you all on WAPT!

Missed it. Too much bad news recently, so we're watching Cash Cab. :)

Hope y'all had a ball!

Haven't seen Cash Cab in a while. Cool show.

well, me and Donna had an Archie Bunker-Sammy Davis Jr. moment.

chick ball

Man, that's hilarious. Kingfish, I thought you were older for some reason.

Yes, I'm still up.

THIS is priceless.

http://public.fotki.com/prplhze2000/miscellaneous_albums/jackson-free-press-/bltparty07025.html

I won. The cross and the chick cover. Good times. Thanks y'all.

I see what you mean L.W. I thought he was older too. I may start to be nicer to him as a result. He's a big dude, too. Probably could beat me up on a a bad day. Yall look marvelous. Thanks for the photos, Em.

I had to back out at the last minute. I had to work. Or did all 3 vehicles break down at the same time. Actually, I didn't have anything to wear. Or did I fall in the shower and bump my head. No, I got it, I couldn't find the place. Truthfully, I didn't want my brightly burning torch to create any distractions.

Hope y'all had a good time and raised lots of money.

We were up til late, too, and what a brilliant night! Loved it!!!! Kingfish, I'm' glad you were there. We had a blast....

Ray, you're just a big chicken, is all. But you should have been there.

Some *awesome* performances by some exceedingly cool chicks. My faves were Infinite and the Mary Anns. But, I missed alot of acts, since I had to go bid on various silent auction items and yack with Jackson's finest.

Yes, what a night. Thank you to everyone who helped and attended! We'll be tallying up the take today, but the preliminary look *very good*. What a turnout.

One of my favorite comments of the night was "Kingfish may be a pr!ck, but he's our pr!ick."

;-D

A great moment was the award going to Heather Wagner. Is she the cutest, most delightful enforcer of the law you've ever seen???

Teneia Sanders was unbelievable. But so were all the performers. Wow.

And the crowd? Well, what can you say? What an amazing group of people of all ages.

Ray, I love you, but your excuses are unheard by me. If *I* could make it last night, anyone could ;)

You totally missed my Hooter's shirt.

Blaque Butterfly's poetry was amazing. Natalie Collier SINGING made MY heart sing. Wish I'd caught that whole act.

And I totally learned to flip my hair like a belly dancer.

As always, silent auction rocked. I love to win a silent auction!

You're sure right about Natalie and her group, Emily. Man!

that first poetry reader was outstanding.

I missed a lot of the poetry because I was on the move solving problems so often. However, we have videos of most of the night!

Ray=chicken + bad liar.

Natalie's group totally blitzed the crowd - wow!

also I loved Renee Shakespeare!

I love me some music. That's usually all it takes to get me to show up for something. I really regret not being there to see people and hear the good music. Which photo is Kate? Kate are you the person who does photography for Donna on occasions?

I loved Constance as well, and yes Natalie's group was awesome. The last act I saw was Natalie Long w/Scott Albert Johnson on harmonica, that was really good!

Thanks for the Mary Anns love. I'd never played in front of people before but it was loads of fun!!

no Ray, I'm not that Kate. She's young and cool, and I'm just a grouchy old lady.

yeah, you had your wedding veil on and you were workin' it!!!!

Kate, you're not old. I heard you say before that you were in your forties. Wait until you get into your fifties. I need a doctor to get in the bed and a doctor to get out. But since I don't have one, I run and jump in the bed, and roll out on the floor to get up. This is what you have to look forward to. Another decade and I'll never get off the coach!

get your azz in the gym, hit the weights, and you might not need a crane to get out of bed.

ROFLMAO

I'm still kind of lean and mean, just old.

uh huh.

I need to introduce you to Jim Willoughby at the Lakeland Courthouse. Late 70's, retired JPD motorcycle cop. Airborne Ranger in Korea and looks like he could still kick azz. Very aggressive in the gym and it shows. So get off that I'm old kick. Why do you think M. Frascogna and B. Featherston are in great shape?

wow, we are straying way off topic but I had to chime in - last week I played doubles tennis with a crew of 70+ seniors & they gave me a whupping!

Thanks again to all who came to see the show - the turnout was AMAZING and very diverse. Just LOVED It.

yup. was a great turnout. I wish we could get some of Shakespeare's poetry posted on here. was great stuff.

actually Donna, what you need to do is take her recitation last night and youtube it.

seriously.

Ray, I'm old enough that my knees used to creak when I got up in the mornings. But yoga's making me younger by the day. Besides, the Red Room at hal and mal's has some couches you could have sat on. If you weren't afraid of all the chicks.

King, I have a gym in my house and exercise equipment on the deck, I just don't use it any more. I'm not denying nature and gravity its due. I was lean and mean just like you until my forties. At 45 I realized I couldn't ask for more than to be married, happy, aging and growing fat gracefully. Two of my muscle-bounded college buddies still look 10 years younger because of exercise except for that high blood pressure, diabetes and scars from various operations on various limbs they have due to over exertion. I've suffered from none of that.

Two weeks ago, the wife and I were walking with the grandkids. My granddaughter who loves to hang with granddaddy said "watch me walk like granddaddy" and procedded to stick out her stomach and walk. It was funny. She's only six and doesn't realize she has lost her college tuition and favorite status. granddaddy is hard and revengeful.

I'm on a diet now. In fact, I'm on two diets. One isn't giving me enough to eat.

Glad to see the Chick Ball went well. I may send a few nickels later on as a donation.

I know.
have to have some fun with you though. ;-)

Ray wrote:

Two weeks ago, the wife and I were walking with the grandkids. My granddaughter who loves to hang with granddaddy said "watch me walk like granddaddy" and procedded to stick out her stomach and walk. It was funny. She's only six and doesn't realize she has lost her college tuition and favorite status. granddaddy is hard and revengeful.

To which I say: Bwahahahahaha! That. Is. Funny.

Bring her to the Chick Ball next year. Sounds like she'd fit right in.