February 2010
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Home!!!
Sun. 31 8:10pm We landed and what do we see outside? Snow and ice. Wonderful! Anyways, our trip to Eatonville, FL was so much fun. I’ll write more about it as soon as I get home. - Michael
January 2010
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“The speeches at church.”
– Jacqueline, on her most memorable moment during the trip
Dog and Baby
Sun. 31 6:04pm OMG! Crying baby and barking dog on the plane!! The dog is sitting right behind us, crap!! - Michael
“Exciting, fun, fantastic.”
– Coltrane, when asked to describe the trip in 3 words
“Exhilarating, life-changing.”
– Joy, when asked to describe the trip in 3 words
Heading Back to Airport with Steve Harvey
Sun. 31 2:48pm Well not really, but his comedy show is playing on the TV here on the bus. Looking forward to going home but I hear it’s like 20 or so degrees in DC right now? Ugh! Grrreat, just what I want haha. - Michael
“We got props.”
– Neil, when asked to describe the trip in 3 words.
My soul is sooooooo satisfied! Jacqueline Stallworth
This has been a truly magical trip and I once again thank Andy Shallal for being my spiritual Godfather! I came here to get Zora’s blessing as I move forward with my Muse vision and today, January 31st—my wonderful mother’s birthday—I know that I have it. The individuals who made this trip together are all AMAZING and I am blessed to have made their acquaintance....
Last Day in Eatonville
Sun. 31 9:57am Just woke up, and not feeling too well. I stayed in and skipped the Zora Festival Gala/Award Ceremony while everyone else got fancy-shmancy in dresses and suits and went. I opted for a night of watching the History Channel (Modern Marvels: Egg was the last thing I remember watching before passing out), working on the laptop, and eating yet another dinner from Applebee’s,...
Zora! Festival—side trip to Winter Park (near...
At the end of Saturday’s humanities presentations, we connected with our friend and Zora! Festival national planner Richard Long (worthy of another loooong post!), who shanghaied us off to Winter Parkto visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. On the other side of Maitland from Eatonville, Winter Park is a resort town that has its own railway station (where robber barons used...
Here We Come to Zora Land
Sat. 30 10:48am On the shuttle bus and heading to Eatonville for the festival! - Michael
AppleDONE and "The Light"
Sat. 30 1:03am Wrapped up a good night at Applebees, which is literally steps away from the hotel. The entire group (minus Ericka and her little one Coltrane) sat together in a corner booth like one big family, and talked and laughed as we munched on three orders of what looked like Appetizer Samplers. At one point, the overhead lighting above us, which was dim, shot brightly like a new bulb...
Applebees @ 11pm!
Fri. 29 11:08pm We just got back to the hotel and was greeted by Andy, “We have a big table at Applebees if anyone wants to join us for some drinks and food.” And um, what do we all do? Follow the man to Applebees! LOL. Ok, well I promised Alisha that I wouldn’t take too long in my room, and join her in walking over to the restaurant. Stay tune for some pics from the play,...
Eatonville
Day one of the trip to eatonville has been a blast! Visited the Be Back Fish House for a late lunch_ friendly faces and fried food…what more could you ask for! Ericka
We just had drinks and dinner in the spirit of Zora: lots of laughter! Jacqueline Stallworth
Arrival to Orlando Airport
Fri. 29 2:49pm We landed about 30 minutes ago and are now waiting outside for our shuttle bus to take us to Eatonville! The moment we walked out the sliding doors everyone went “ohh” and “ahh” at the beautiful weather. All scarves and sweaters were taken off quickly, we’re in Florida baby! - Michael
Time for take off...
The pilot announced that it is 70 degrees in Orlando! I am so very excited for a 50 degree increase . Its time for take off. Cell phones must go… Ill be back soon my beloved Washington. Alisha
On the plane, headed to Eatonville: excited!!!!! Jacqueline Stallworth
