I have finally formatted These Are Our Stories for publication. My next step is to scan the resource guide for domestic abuse in rural counties and the graphic of the Power Wheel for the Introduction. Once I get these things done, I will construct the table of contents and get to work on the index. I might have all of this done by Spring 2005 instead of Winter 2006. That would be a good deal.
The folk arts in wood grant application is ready to be photocopied. After the first of the year I will have the slides processed and prepared for inclusion as support materials. I am also expecting a support letter from Congressman Allen Boyd. I will photocopy everything at Kinkos where I will be able to collate as well as punch in holes for the binding.
Erica hasn't been writing, and I am afraid she will not make her March deadline. This is a self imposed deadline, so she'll be able to change it however she wants. I only hope she is realistic about all of this. She doesn't seem to be right now. We shall see what we shall see.
At this time, Heritage Education Resources is in waiting mode. I am waiting on a number of things to happen, including: hearing from the Production Manager at University Press of America to help me with formatting the book; receiving more autobiographical writing from Erica for me to edit; support letters and slides for the folk arts in wood project.
The folk arts in wood project is a new addition on to the plate. What I want to do is create a photographic roster of north Florida folk artists who work in wood. The roster would at once honor tradition bearers and serve as a marketing tool for their work. I am applying to Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for a grant to help support this project. So right now I am waiting on people to send me various support materials for the application.
So, it's a lot of waiting going on, but I hope that will end soon.
Heritage Education Resources will also be researching grants for a Southern Gospel trio, Jenkins and Company. They want funding to build a recording studio, and continue their ministry in song. I don't know what is out there for them, but it is worth a shot. Any suggestions on where to look would be more than welcome. Write to
herjer@earthlink.net
