So, I didn’t get much of a chance to work on the lesson page. I have some ideas written down yet not in the form or format I’d like. I’m getting there however. I hope to have that Lesson Page ready by the beginning of March. In the midst of writing up my lesson/s, I have been working on editing the interview with Portelli, which is part of the Lesson Page work. I continue to work on ‘house stuff’…communicating with lawyers, realtors, mortgage brokers and movers. Also getting estimates on some minor work I wish to get done on the home. And also finding a doctor…I haven’t been feeling 100% and don’t really have a primary care physician so I have been doing some homework and found an Internist near my new neighborhood. Will be getting a check-up and blood-work done soon…not fun, especially because I am not a good patient. I am not that fond of doctors or how our medical practices (aka ‘business’) are dealt with in the States yet I digress…I do not want to complain. Some good news or fun news for me is that I started my workshop with the Writer’s Loft!
In the midst of all this I also worked on a resource page for the website. I compiled a number of resources/sites that can be used with the lesson page/lessons I will be uploading--general resources for language, culture and WWII.
I also discovered that the Italian actress Sophia Loren was coming to the Chicago area. The Copernicus Theater to be exact. I did some research and thought ‘wow, wouldn’t it be great to interview Sophia Loren about WWII.’ She lived through it personally and played a character in a DeSica film that won her an Academy Award--La Ciociara—Two Women. I sent an email to the producer responsible for getting the Q&A ‘show’ with Sophia Loren. she will be on stage, answering questions. At least that is how it appears it will be according to the description on the theater website. She isn’t cheap. The lowest price ticket is $95 and it goes up from there to $500. I had to try and see if I could ask her about the War. I figured I had nothing to lose. The worst that could happen was a ‘NO’. I did get a response from the assistant producer. ‘NO’ but you could buy a ticket and ask her a question. I would’ve loved to interview her but I am not convinced $95 a question is worth it. I am sure it will be a great Q&A show however--she is fairly legendary.
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