A pat on the back

There is an article about our group in Bantha Tracks, a section in Star Wars Insider Magazine:

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Taking Care of Their Own - The 501st Legion Pulls Together For Katie
December 02, 2004

In 1999 Albin Johnson of South Carolina formed the 501st Legion, a Star
Wars Imperial costuming group that would grow to be the foremost Star Wars
fan organization in the world. His priorities, and the priorities of the
other founders, are summarized in the group's charter: "...to celebrate
the Star Wars movies through the wearing of costumes, to promote the
quality and improvement of costumes and props, and most importantly to
contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work."

Over the years, the "most important" charity efforts of the members of the
501st have been beyond impressive, sometimes featured on websites and
television, and in newspapers and Bantha Tracks. Much of the hard work has
gone unreported, but is no less appreciated by the lucky recipients of the
group's contributions.

Katie Johnson.

( Read more... )

Baby its cold outside!

I'm at work. My cube is decorated with lights, garland and bells. I've started writing with one of those peppermint scented candy cane pens again (remember, I was on the hunt for them last year?) and I have my "Christmas with the Rat Pack" CD handy (among other musical goodies). I'll do some holiday shopping after work and seek out a hat for next week's X-mortis. Who is going? Will you Charlston with me?

I'll work for a bit, have a b-day brunch for a co-worker at around 10:00, decorate the office, have lunch, and then have 3 hours left in the day. I've got a lot to accomplish in this small bit of work time, so I must get cracking!

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Quote of the day:
"He who stops being better, stops being good." - Oliver Cromwell