By Joy A. Kennelly
I haven't had much time to write because of everything that is going on, plus, although I had a great time at the Blues Traveler concert at Hollywood Park this past Friday, I'm so allergic to cigarette smoke I've been sick ever since because it's so prolific being an outdoor venue and all.
I'm beginning to wonder if I don't have bronchitis because I am so weak and tired all the time. Fortunately, I'm going to the doctors soon. I can't take the constant coughing, and sleeping any more! GoChi Juice is good, but this is kicking my butt! Enough already.
That said, just received very sad news this morning which is why I'm writing. Do you all remember my friend Esther's show that I wrote about and her winning an award for her short webseries she created with her friend Jeana called Me, Myself and Us TV?
Well, she just wrote me this morning to say that her friend Jeana has died. No specifics so I don't know anything other than a young woman in her thirties is dead. How tragic. How wrong. My heart goes out to Esther because they were best friends. Jeana was so happy go lucky and full of life when I met her. It's really shocking to hear this news.
Really makes you put life in perspective doesn't it? If any of you are able to contribute to the needs on the following list, please help. I'm sure Esther would greatly appreciate your support in this way.
Here is Esther's List (in her own words.) Peace and Blessings.
1. A lovely beautiful space, possibly with flowers already
surrounding the area in Los Angeles to host a memorial for Jeana. A
yard, a house, room to hold at least 100 people. May 15, 16, or 17th.
2. Some kind of template of a memorial program. You know how I
am, I could pull something together yet maybe someone has something on
hand to help me move faster.
3. Any miles to donate, I've got a Continental account and
a Virgin Airline account. This is not only for myself but to also help
at least one person in Jeana's family in Indiana have a way to get to
Los Angeles and help with what has been left behind.
4. Leads to people who may want to timeshare my West Hollywood
furnished studio apartment for 6 months at a time. Starting June 1st.
Someone who is not necessarily a permanent resident of Los Angeles,
yet travels for work in Los Angeles on a regular basis and would find
comfort to have a simple space to rest, cook and take care of their
business. I am extremely flexible in this area and can work something
out. Maybe someone is in town only 2 weeks out of the month
consistently.
5. Leads to people who may possibly be looking for a 2002 jeep
liberty - 70,000 miles - stick shift. The car is in Los Angeles. I am
selling at $7,500. These same people would be willing to look at the
jeep starting May 2 yet the car is not available until May 19. In
addition, the $7,500 pays off the car loan, so they would need to come
with me to my bank to pay and receive the title to the car on May 15,
16 or 19th.
All of the above have been stressing me out at this time. A
lot of financials had been stressing Jeana out yet she never asked for
the help that she needed. I will never not ask for help when I need it
and today I need it.
I am waiting for the miracle.
Love you.
Thank you,
Esther
esther (dot) friedman (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
If you, or someone you know, is at all able to help Esther as she prepares this memorial service and move to NY, please contact her directly.
Thank you.
Sorry to hear about Jeana. It truly is tragic when someone so young dies.
As for you, I hope you didn't catch valley fever from your visit to Phurnace, AZ. It can hit people like mono, though it's rarely fatal. I had it years ago.
Feel better, sistergirl!
Peace out,
Dharma
Posted by: Dharma Kelleher | April 29, 2008 at 05:42 PM