Fundraising Update

My fund raising is moving ahead slowly but steadily. With $235 in my savings account, several sales on my half.com website, and this Saturday's Wizard Rock show, I am hopeful that I will reach $500 by the end of the weekend.

Unfortunately I cannot give you any update on the Poland/Prague situation, because I've recently been told I need to wait an additional two weeks for my answer. If I could reach my toenails, I'd be biting them too. 

To pass the time, last night I decided to get started on a bit of spring cleaning.  I found more books/games/CDs/DVDs that I no longer need, so I added them to my half.com page (link at left).  I also did some tidying up around my CafePress and Zazzle stores. You should check those out too.

Speaking about cleaning up, my office space at Sesame Workshop was recently overrun with extra samples of books. Sound books, board books, workbooks, and sticker books are stacked precariously on wobbly book carts in our narrow hallways. Our small department has become a maze. And, being as short as I am, it's more than likely that I will get a book on my head before the day is through.

Luckily however, there is a perfect solution: Accio Books! Accio Books is a House Cup competition organized by the Harry Potter Alliance. Each house is competing to donate the most books to the Mississippi Delta area. Last year, Ravenclaw won. This year, I am determined for it to be Hufflepuff. How lucky is it that I am in the perfect position to donate books? Just this afternoon, I donated 200 Sesame Workshop books to the Delta Center for Culture and Learning. At ten points a piece, that's 2,000 points for Hufflepuff. Now, don't think this means you can relax! Slytherin is nipping at our heels, and I will not let those sneaky snakes beat us. And if you happen to be a Slytherin reading this, know this: no matter what you bring, I have an entire library of books just waiting to be sent. We will be victorious. Come on, fellow 'Puffs! Let's show 'em what we've got!

So, even though my plans for the entire summer are still up in the air, it's a sunny day here on Sesame Street and in the Mississippi Delta. My karma is up, and the clutter is down. I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful beginning of Spring.