Great news!

“The Totally Mind Blowing Show” has moved on up from the selected-for-viewing category to the Award Winner group in The Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival

For those of you who are counting, TTMBS now has five winner awards, one honorable mention, and three selected awards, which means we must await the determination of whether or not they will become award winners.

Congrats to Blake and all the members of The Totally Mind-Blowing Show (TMBS) team for having been selected to be shown at the Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival.

I study Dreamz Catcher’s logo (see above), observing a wide-eyed, wise old owl perched on a crescent moon, with seven black and white feathers attached to the bottom of the net. I remember when a native American tribe sent me dreamcatchers via the US mail in the hope of receiving donations.

Of course, I sent them a donation.

Of course, I researched the history of dreamcatchers; I learned that they were made of willow hoops on which a net or web was woven. They were often decorated with feathers or trinkets and hung over a cradle or child’s bed, like spider webs. These dreamcatchers protected children from evil spirits, like hamsas protect folks with a hand and an evil eye.

Of course, I liked the concept of these nets catching actual dreams.

So as I wrote a check for the charity, I wondered, “What would I do if I caught one of my dreams?”

Of course, like Sigmund, I would analyze it and store it away to see if the dream ever became true.

The TMBS thanks Dreamz Catcher for this honor and for making one of its dreams come true.

And here’s some info about the festival. The International Film Festival (DCIFF) is an IMDb-qualified film festival. It’s committed to perceiving, appreciating, advancing, and supporting movie makers throughout the planet.

It’s a worldwide stage for showcasing new creations, new ideas, and new talents.

DCIFF is passionate about supporting up-and-coming directors, producers, and actors and providing them with worthwhile, memorable screening experiences. These include Q&As with filmmakers, industry round tables, and audience awards.

Blake, congrats, and may you continue to catch your dreams, and may they all come true.

The Art of Reading and Writing Jewish Short Stories and Jewish Blogs

Mort Speaks Jewish Heritage Month -Mark your Calendar, May 29th, 2:00-3:00, Davie/Cooper City Library- 4600 SW 82nd Avenue, Davie, Florida

Books sold and refreshments served.

Topics of Discussion:

1. Adding the Kvell to your stories;

2. Adding Yiddish or other Dialogues;

3. Jewish Themes;

4. Goals: Educate and Entertain;

5. Creativity–Getting the idea for your story and cultivating it;

6. Research, Research, and Research;

7. The Fun of Editing and Proofreading (Out Loud)— Modern Technology;

8. Study the Great Yiddish authors- Shalom Aleichem and Isaac Bashevis Singer;

9. Blogging for the Times of Israel;

10. Write with your heart and aim for your reader’s emotions- make them laugh or cry;

11. Create your short story checklist checklist;

12. Adding art to your story;

13. Read your story out loud or listen to it being read to you;

14. Take risks- fear is the greatest killer of artists and their stories;

15. Mission:Tikkun olam– May your stories improve the world with tears or laughter.