mary ellen pleasant dolls with magical paint

http://www.etsy.com/shop/paynecreations

I make dolls that have a eucalyptus nut from a tree planted in SF by Mary Ellen Pleasant in the 1860"s...

I copied her story off of her internet page which has cool dvd;s n such of her life"
http://mepleasant.com/story.html

Called "the Mother of Civil Rights in California" from work begun in the 1860s, her achievements went unsurpassed until the 1960s. Pleasant was once the most talked-about woman in San Francisco. When other African Americans were rarely mentioned, she claimed full-page articles in the press. Her dramatic life was part of the story of slavery, abolition, the gold rush, and the Civil War; she helped shape early San Francisco, and covertly amassed a joint fortune once assessed at $30,000,000! Americans today deserve to know her because she could love across boundaries of race and class without losing sight of her goal -- equality for herself and her people.

However, Pleasant's life has been distorted and obscured by mis-information. Thus, although this daring woman won battles and faced life, success, power, desertion, betrayal, and death head on, she lost the battle for her own good name. At the end of her life, her covert schemes began to go awry, and her enemies "scandalized her name". By the end of the century, via the popular press, Pleasant had been labeled "Mammy Pleasant," angel and arch fiend, and madam and murderess -- her story indiscriminately plunged into myth, misinformation, gossip, and half truths. The tabloid accounts of that day became the basis for the 20th-century social histories that writers still quote. Thus, before Susheel Bibbs' recent recovery of lost writings and accounts by Pleasant and her contemporaries, it was difficult to unravel fact from the fiction of Pleasant's colorful life. However, now it can be done, and Pleasant's inspiring story, so needed today, can be told.

Whether coming to California during the gold rush or fighting for civil rights once there, Pleasant invested both risk and ambition for her own advancement and that of her people. The real questions are, "Where did she get her courage, and how did she learn to love amidst her struggles?" This newly researched, brief version of her life answers those questions and should solve some of the mysteries of Mary Ellen Pleasant. Bibbs' forthcoming biography will supply the rest.

The bereveament socialite collection (dolls by Miss Oblivious)

I finally finishedone of thirteen in this exquisite series i have titled"The Bereveament socialite collection!
they are available exclusivley in SEattle at Gargoyles Staturary starting FRiday March 19th..stop by say hi and adopt a dolly or buy a print!

xoxoox

is there anything to look forward to? will my dream come true?

the tunnel, its in a distance!
i wanna be excited about something, i wanna be that happy girl i once knew, the one everybody would comment on , asking if i ever had a bad day?
i'd reply with "can't remember having one".
i hate being debbie downer it sucks!
my other half really isn't helping and may be the source, why?!
Puts me on a pedastool then knocks me right off of it when im not looking!
he can be great then i guess the connection was lost somewhere along the way!
i thought we were back on track until this week our patterns started up again,
i will be fine!
I just need a spark! inspiration! i feel things are stale around me!
its hard when your partner seems to rebel against your interest, he denys it but thats what he does!
please sunshine return to my innards!

altered weeping!

photo byOblivious images


....sometimes you can meet someone and feel a deep connection, sometimes you can know someone most of your life and have no connection at all. These sensations get me thinking, WHY?
Most people don't realize i go through bouts of deep deppression!i hide it very well. I know my life is great, yet i will let one persons words shatter me, i am working on not letting these opinions effect me so deeply, ITS HARD!

I am very giving, outgoing and for the most part a joyful individual. This year is going to mark my 37th year on planet earth! feeling undestructable to feeling vulnarable makes you a fragile rollercoaster.I have so much love, kindness and admiration in my life, you'd think i am stronger than i am, well i am not.

sometimes my strong will gives me an air that will intimidate others thus they feel they need to knock me down when in reality i am as genuine as can be.This has made me weary of closeness, which is something i have NEVER felt before! ever!

so i spend alot of time in my room creating sewing,drawing, writing, reading,thinking,listening to music,watching obscure films.
this last year has been the ultimate emotional avalanche.
I will get great news, a superb gift, an astounding oppurtunity, yet there are certain people in my world that will say one word and it shatters me.
in the past it never bothered me , yet with time, it is effecting my innards!

My passion at the moment is the south! Walking alone through the old streets, crumbling cemetaries, iced coffee,vodka and the mississippi!
haunted mansions,aged doors,smoke filled rooms with music to balance out the clutter!

I keep dreaming ahead and know the path , career and life i created is gaining strength! it keeps my head up, i am eager for the next level in my work to take off. which can only come with preserverence!

the last 12 monthes or so alot of change in my immediate social circle shifted, disbanned, rebirths andevacuation in general! I know i am hybernating for the next era to begin, new beginings, new experiences.

I started this about connections, i periodically will meet someone and just feel such a closeness! i can come on pretty strong and generously, i just wonder what the connection is stemmed from?
TAROT time!

an image of shimmer

The night before...

shimmer

Part 1
He had helped me clean up the glass from the night before, that morning seemed so crisp. The sun was bright for it being as early as it was. The stale stench from dancing, booze and closeness filled the air.
He mummbled something and I replied with a grunt. Hoping this would be as much communication passed for now, we had met a few years back, and had alot of the same friends but didn't really know each other. I don't count going to a crowded show with too much to drink an intimate engagement. Maybe a more than often passtime but not much more than that!
Last night was a little different though. We had both coincidentally ended up at the same bar, Again!
This time we actually sat and talked. Both of us only pausing for a slug off a pint or shot, to take a piss or shout the words to a song playing on the jukebox, "neat neat neat" we played it a few times.
I decided to invite a few pals back to my place for a nitecap and what not. One thing led to another and we were locked lips and next thing I remember he was waking me up surrounded by the chaos of a late nite drinking session. My hands were shaking so I went and grabbed a glass of water and aspirin, he was one of those types that grabbed another can of PBR to dismiss his tremors.
I liked the way he smelled, almost comforting, yet ...
We made quick eye contact a few times, but you know it's always weird the morning after especially if you've "kinda" been friends. If its someone you just met, then whatever, but when its this guy you "kinda" always thought was cute and funny then eye contact can be intimidating after a romp.
It seemed I had pulled one of my "oh lets break glass" nights! When I drink alot I acquire this desire to break glass, I claim" it makes me feel good" this time it was about a case of rolling rock bottles and the vodka we polished off. Shards in the bathtub of all places! GReat!
He seemed to be smitten with my outragous behavoir so I felt a bit proud since I knew he was hard to impress.
con't

TummyAche"the trashiest prom nite ever!

Poe's Peculiar Parlour in Seattle Wa, Nov 11-15th

Seattle International Cabaret Festival! Poe's Peculiar Parlour 5 nights!

POES PECULIAR PARLOUR SERIES A HIGHLIGHT OF THE UPCOMING
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL

Tarot, Tea, Film, Literature and Live Music at the Pensione Nichols
November 11 15


A dazzling array of arts collide at the Pensione Nichols during the Seattle International Cabaret Festival from Wednesday, November 11 through Sunday, November 15.

Tarot and literary readings, visual art, film screenings and live musical entertainment all play a part in Poes Peculiar Parlour series. Attendees are encouraged to join in the spirit by dressing in Victorian garb.

New Yorks Huxley Vertical Cabaret kick off the proceedings on Wednesday, Nov. 11, joined by Circus Contraptions Shmootzi the Clod.

Thursday is a meet-the-artist affair, with entertainment from Veronique Chevalier, NYC Seth Bedford and Hollywood/SF-based Agness Twin.

On Friday, Nov. 13, Armitage Shanks plays host to an evening devoted to the great Kurt Weill.

The legendary Dame Darcy will be reading palms, screening her films and signing books on Saturday, Nov. 14. The evening is hosted by Diva Le Deviant and features a cabaret performances by Stella Rose + from SF Vinsantos.

Sunday s closing night event is a history of the spirit boards, presented by Gargoyles. It features surprise short film screenings, as well as a reading by Maureen Donnell, music by Death By Doll and Lonesome Shack.

The gallery display has been curated by Miss Oblivious.
AkAk
JennyBird
Javier.S.Ortega
Crystal Fosnaugh
Mike Mullins
Sara Devout
Christy Kane

A complete line-up is attached. All shows start at 7 pm. The Pensione Nichols is located at 1923 First Avenue. Phone is 206-441-7125.

The Seattle International Cabaret Festival takes place at various venues throughout downtown Seattle, beginning November 6 and resuming November 11 through 15. It pays homage to the genre storied roots but focuses on contemporary performances by artists from around the globe.

Its presented by producer Chris Snell, whose Can Can Presents production company has been recognized by such media heavy hitters as the Wall Street Journal and the BBC for its creation, development and management of unconventional music and physical performance acts, is a staunch supporter of the re-energized genre.


Confirmed performers include the Can Cans Castaways, Vagabond Opera (Portland), Kitten On The Keys (San Francisco) and Peculiar Pretzelmen (Los Angeles). DJs include KEXPs Darek Mazzone, Emerald City Soul Club, I (heart) Shiva and Switzerlands Gypsy Sound System.

SICF is presented in association with The Moore Theater, The Triple Door, ACT Theater, Pensione Nichols and Can Can. It is sponsored by the Seattle Theatre Group and Pensione Nichols.

For more information, visit www.cabaretfestival.com






Every night Miss O has curated a true gem of our Generation! Tarot and tea nightly, films, literature readings, live performances and a gallery filled with some of the most obscure artist!

SEating is limited for this very unique event!