Hey there, Faithful Readers... just a note to let everyone know that my little buddy has been left in the hands of the technicians at Elwin Electronics in Warwick. Poor little thing still wasn't feeling well.
Keep your fingers crossed - hopefully it'll be only a week. I do miss it so.
31 May, 2008
25 May, 2008
"Street Stories" Special
Channel 12 will air a half-hour special tomorrow, Memorial Day, that will include the piece that they shot about the documentary. It will air at 5:30 PM and will be available for viewing at wpri.com afterward, from what I'm told.
My thanks to Walt Buteau and John Villella and my congratulations to them, as well, for winning that Emmy!
My thanks to Walt Buteau and John Villella and my congratulations to them, as well, for winning that Emmy!
24 May, 2008
Good News!
I got my hands on a backup camera and just in time, too. I got a call from Cindy Day letting me know that all four of her children would be home this weekend. This is a rarity and all four of them wanted to participate in the segment about their dad, Deputy Assistant Chief Michael J. Day, Sr., who died in the line of duty almost two years ago.
Today, I packed up my equipment and headed over to the Day home. Cindy was on the front porch working on her window boxes and brought me inside. I was introduced to Brianne and Amanda, whom I had not yet met. Stephanie and Michael joined us and we sat in their living room to shoot their segment.
I don't want to give away all that they shared here, but I have to say that this family never ceases to amaze me. They have an unbelievable strength and it is even more apparent when the five of them are together - Cindy included. These four amazing young individuals shared some very happy and very painful memories with me today, but they did far more than that; they also shared a wisdom that no one their age should already have knowledge of. From Michael, Jr., 23 years old, straight down through Stephanie, just 16 years old, these kids have a wonderful philosophy on what they have endured and what they have sacrificed. I can't wait to put the segment together and share it with everyone.
I have to admit that I cried with them. I apologized to all of them for it and felt awful that I'd done it until I had a little chat with Mike. He told me that he was actually glad that I had connected with them to that extent. In essence, he told me that it assured him that I would tell their story well because of the connection I'd made with them.
I cannot thank the Day Family enough for their participation and support with the film. I am so proud to have them be a part of this. What's more is that I know that Mike would be proud of them for it, too. He and Cindy have created four truly fantastic individuals and I will share this much... I talked with them about tributes and memorials and how they would like to have their father be remembered and after that, I told them that I thought that there could be no more perfect memorial or tribute to their father than they, themselves are. Most parents beam with pride when they speak of their children... but once you've met the Day kids - it's no wonder why Cindy is filled with pride. It's mutual, though - the kids are just as prideful when they speak of their parents.
Today, I packed up my equipment and headed over to the Day home. Cindy was on the front porch working on her window boxes and brought me inside. I was introduced to Brianne and Amanda, whom I had not yet met. Stephanie and Michael joined us and we sat in their living room to shoot their segment.
I don't want to give away all that they shared here, but I have to say that this family never ceases to amaze me. They have an unbelievable strength and it is even more apparent when the five of them are together - Cindy included. These four amazing young individuals shared some very happy and very painful memories with me today, but they did far more than that; they also shared a wisdom that no one their age should already have knowledge of. From Michael, Jr., 23 years old, straight down through Stephanie, just 16 years old, these kids have a wonderful philosophy on what they have endured and what they have sacrificed. I can't wait to put the segment together and share it with everyone.
I have to admit that I cried with them. I apologized to all of them for it and felt awful that I'd done it until I had a little chat with Mike. He told me that he was actually glad that I had connected with them to that extent. In essence, he told me that it assured him that I would tell their story well because of the connection I'd made with them.
I cannot thank the Day Family enough for their participation and support with the film. I am so proud to have them be a part of this. What's more is that I know that Mike would be proud of them for it, too. He and Cindy have created four truly fantastic individuals and I will share this much... I talked with them about tributes and memorials and how they would like to have their father be remembered and after that, I told them that I thought that there could be no more perfect memorial or tribute to their father than they, themselves are. Most parents beam with pride when they speak of their children... but once you've met the Day kids - it's no wonder why Cindy is filled with pride. It's mutual, though - the kids are just as prideful when they speak of their parents.
20 May, 2008
So Much for THAT Thought...
Okay, so I went to my sister's house and looked at her camera. It's not like the one I'm using to shoot the documentary, it's like the one that we used to have. Right then. Home to call JVC...
There is a repair shop in Warwick, RI that I can bring the camera to. I'll try to get it there on Friday. In the meantime, my sinus infection has recurred (which, apparently, is something that happened to a lot of people because of high pollen counts surrounding us of late) and I'm out of work through tomorrow for that. After two days, I've finally gotten the energy (barely) to come in here and sit in front of the idiot box to check my mail & post some updates.
On another front, for those of my readers who have been keeping in touch with me regarding my father's lung cancer recurrence, I have good news. They will be able to treat his cancer and he will start treatment next week. The team is confident that they can knock it out with this new procedure called Stereostatic Body Radiosurgery. I know this has nothing to do with the film, but if you know anyone who has early-stage lung cancer and is seeking treatment, please let them know about this option. It is highly successful and does minimal damage.
Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery Lung Cancer Treatment top
Stereotactic body radiosurgery(SBR) is a novel lung cancer treatment. SBR lung cancer treatment is not surgery at all. SBR lung cancer treatment is an outpatient procedure that requires three visits to the radiation oncology department. SBR is painless and patients can continue their daily activities without difficulty. SBR utilizes multiple tightly conformed radiation beams converging at the lung tumor. A specially designed body frame immobilizes the patient and decreases the movement of the lung tumor due to breathing. With this technology, very little lung receives radiation. The low volume of lung exposed to radiation allows very high doses to be given to the lung tumor leading to cure rates comparable to surgery. Because of the low volume lung exposure SBR has a low risk of long term lung complications in the treatment of lung cancer.SBR is a promising new technology for stage one lung cancer. Lung cancer surgery remains the gold standard. SBR is usually used for patients who could not tolerate lung cancer surgery or would rather not have the lung cancer surgery. To speak with a Dr. Robert Woodburn about SBR lung cancer treatment or request more information call 219-945-1050 or email rwctg@comcast.net.To learn more about Cancer Treatment Group and the technology at Methodist Hospital Cancer Center vist the web site, Cancer Treatment Group
Be well & stay safe, everyone - and thanks so much from myself and my family for your support.
There is a repair shop in Warwick, RI that I can bring the camera to. I'll try to get it there on Friday. In the meantime, my sinus infection has recurred (which, apparently, is something that happened to a lot of people because of high pollen counts surrounding us of late) and I'm out of work through tomorrow for that. After two days, I've finally gotten the energy (barely) to come in here and sit in front of the idiot box to check my mail & post some updates.
On another front, for those of my readers who have been keeping in touch with me regarding my father's lung cancer recurrence, I have good news. They will be able to treat his cancer and he will start treatment next week. The team is confident that they can knock it out with this new procedure called Stereostatic Body Radiosurgery. I know this has nothing to do with the film, but if you know anyone who has early-stage lung cancer and is seeking treatment, please let them know about this option. It is highly successful and does minimal damage.
Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery Lung Cancer Treatment top
Stereotactic body radiosurgery(SBR) is a novel lung cancer treatment. SBR lung cancer treatment is not surgery at all. SBR lung cancer treatment is an outpatient procedure that requires three visits to the radiation oncology department. SBR is painless and patients can continue their daily activities without difficulty. SBR utilizes multiple tightly conformed radiation beams converging at the lung tumor. A specially designed body frame immobilizes the patient and decreases the movement of the lung tumor due to breathing. With this technology, very little lung receives radiation. The low volume of lung exposed to radiation allows very high doses to be given to the lung tumor leading to cure rates comparable to surgery. Because of the low volume lung exposure SBR has a low risk of long term lung complications in the treatment of lung cancer.SBR is a promising new technology for stage one lung cancer. Lung cancer surgery remains the gold standard. SBR is usually used for patients who could not tolerate lung cancer surgery or would rather not have the lung cancer surgery. To speak with a Dr. Robert Woodburn about SBR lung cancer treatment or request more information call 219-945-1050 or email rwctg@comcast.net.To learn more about Cancer Treatment Group and the technology at Methodist Hospital Cancer Center vist the web site, Cancer Treatment Group
Be well & stay safe, everyone - and thanks so much from myself and my family for your support.
17 May, 2008
Borrowed Camera... Salvation?
So, I'll be picking up my sister's video camera today. Hope to get some shooting done next week. Keep your fingers crossed for the project, folks. I'd really like to finish it up and get it aired. I've had tons of people asking and e-mailing and such and I am grateful for all of the attention. Now, though, the pressure's on!
I'll post when I have more. My Dad's going to find out on Monday what they can do about his lung cancer - if anything. I'm glad I've got something else to think about besides that, to be honest.
Be well & stay safe, everyone.
Erin
I'll post when I have more. My Dad's going to find out on Monday what they can do about his lung cancer - if anything. I'm glad I've got something else to think about besides that, to be honest.
Be well & stay safe, everyone.
Erin
11 May, 2008
The Latest
All righty, folks - now that we've gotten through the MA Firefighters' Calendar shoot, another shoot for my niece's band "Orange Flavored Aspirin" and I've gotten over my sinus and ear infections... (yes, it's been a rough couple of weeks!)...
I'll be borrowing my sister's camera so I can get some stuff done. Hope to have it sometime this week, schedules permitting. I will post again with updates when I have them.
Thanks to all for your faithful interest in the project!
I'll be borrowing my sister's camera so I can get some stuff done. Hope to have it sometime this week, schedules permitting. I will post again with updates when I have them.
Thanks to all for your faithful interest in the project!
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