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Blue commented on Cindy Mantai's blog post 'What a difference a day makes...'
Big hugs, Cindy. Good things will always come to you because you're such an awesome person.
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What a difference a day makes...

Twenty-four little hours... When I was younger I had a tendency to think apocalyptically. I would wring my hands about what I'd done wrong in the past and fret about what might happen in the future. Living in the Now was never in my consciousness.At age 46, I still fall prey to worry and obsessive thinking about events that are not yet here. I once heard someone put it this way: FEAR stands for Future Events Appear Real. Intellectually, I've been around long enough, and taken enough side roads…See More
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Cindy -- Are we meeting today (Wed, Feb 25)? Please call me at 903-7155. I am still in tech support Hades and am unable to locate your contact data.
Feb 25, 2009
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In memory of murdered Aasiya Zubair Hassan: Symposium Today (Feb. 21) on Domestic Violence

There is a symposium being held today at 4:30 p.m. at Masjid (Mosque) An-Noor, 745 Heim Road, Getzille, N.Y., called "Empowering Women: Countering Domestic Violence." It is being held in memory of Aasiya Zubair Hassan, who was brutally murdered and beheaded by her estranged husband in Buffalo on February 13, 2009.Speakers will include:* Professor Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)* Salma Abugideiri, Director of the Peaceful Families Project* Susan Sizemore,…See More
A blog post by Cindy Mantai was featured Feb 21, 2009
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Diana commented on Cindy Mantai's blog post 'In memory of murdered Aasiya Zubair Hassan: Symposium Today (Feb. 21) on Domestic Violence'
This incident breaks my heart. I met Aasiya when she brought her children to one of our first big Obama rallies before the NY Primary. She was a beautiful intelligent woman. Her daughter came in and interned with us for several weeks for credit in…
Feb 21, 2009

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I bet you didn't know that I am....
working on a book.
About Me:
I've lived in Buffalo since 2000, but have admired it from afar since moving to Western New York 30 years ago. I'm a freelance writer and proofreader and I'm also working on a memoir called "A Sister Between Us."
Favorite Buffalo Bars/Restaurants:
Caz Coffee Cafe (South Buffalo)
The Plaka (Tonawanda)

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What a difference a day makes...

Posted on January 8, 2010 at 7:10am 2 Comments

Twenty-four little hours... When I was younger I had a tendency to think apocalyptically. I would wring my hands about what I'd done wrong in the past and fret about what might happen in the future. Living in the Now was never in my consciousness.



At age 46, I still fall prey to worry and obsessive thinking about events that are not yet here. I once heard someone put it this way: FEAR stands for Future Events Appear Real. Intellectually, I've been around long enough, and taken enough… Continue
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In memory of murdered Aasiya Zubair Hassan: Symposium Today (Feb. 21) on Domestic Violence

Posted on February 21, 2009 at 8:00am 1 Comment

There is a symposium being held today at 4:30 p.m. at Masjid (Mosque) An-Noor, 745 Heim Road, Getzille, N.Y., called "Empowering Women: Countering Domestic Violence." It is being held in memory of Aasiya Zubair Hassan, who was brutally murdered and beheaded by her estranged husband in Buffalo on February 13, 2009.



Speakers will include:

* Professor Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

* Salma Abugideiri, Director of the Peaceful… Continue
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"We stagger forward...rejoicing."

Posted on February 21, 2009 at 7:47am 0 Comments

The title to this blog comes from a W.H. Auden poem. I first heard the line quoted by Kelsey Grammar. Imagine that. Ever since hearing it, it has stuck in my mind and when I am in a quandry about why life is so difficult, it has floated to the surface like an answer in a Magic 8 Ball.



Several months ago, I blogged about being unemployed. I am still unemployed. I dutifully reported three days (actually 6 hours) of freelance proofreading I'd done to NYS Unemployment and in response I… Continue
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Happy Wind-sday, Piglet!

Posted on February 18, 2009 at 8:30am 0 Comments

I heard a snippet of a speech once that encouraged people to ascertain which Winnie the Pooh character they were, and if they were an Eeyore, then try to become more like a Tigger.



I've been an Eeyore all my life. Oh, occasionally I've had a Tigger moment -- when I get the job I wanted, when the cute guy asked me out, when I lost a pound. Also, when I've had too much to drink (which doesn't happen anymore).



I've also had Piglet moments. I've gone through a day or an… Continue
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When I grow up...

Posted on December 4, 2008 at 7:56am 7 Comments

...I don't know what I want to be. Or rather, I know what I want to be but I don't know if I can support myself by being that. Huh? I'm seriously thinking about going back to school. I'm unemployed and the job prospects aren't looking that attractive. I don't want to go back into advertising. So I'm thinking about either an MFA in creative nonfiction or an MFA in film.



I feel like I don't know where to begin. I feel like I need a mentor. I feel like I'm going to spend a lot of time… Continue

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At 8:02am on February 25, 2009, Marti GormanMarti Gorman said…
Cindy -- Are we meeting today (Wed, Feb 25)? Please call me at 903-7155. I am still in tech support Hades and am unable to locate your contact data.
At 11:33am on February 18, 2009, BenBen said…
I am indeed Ben Kirst, and I am the "online interactive manager" (kind of editor/PR guy) for Buffalo.com. Didn't you used to do some writing for Fredonia State from time to time?
At 7:19pm on January 7, 2009, Jaded PastJaded Past said…
The movie I am in is called Around In Circles it was filmed locally in Buffalo, and Kenmore. I am interested in your writters group if you could send me some more info plz. also sorry it took so long to respond!!
At 2:49pm on November 21, 2008, BlueBlue said…
Cindy, you can't be freakin' serious!!!!!!! How could anyone mistake mild, reserved, normal Cindy for me? LOL People should realize that I probably look as insane as I am (refer to the oreo discussion, I've tried them with mustard on them and I'm going to try the suggestion of ketchup on salad as soon as I can get past the nightmare of the job of coring heads of letuce). LOL Does this mean I'm officially famous? LOL Okay, I'm going to start getting as paranoid as Slade pretty soon. Poor Slade, he's so confused. I think I need to go have a talk with him. "Dude, go out on tour, it's better than tiling bathrooms" LOL I'm soooooooooooooo looking forward to hearing chapter one of your story tomorrow. I may even sleep tonight so it makes more sense. LOL
At 11:44pm on November 20, 2008, AJAJ said…
Good to meet you! Don't forget...cameo in your book! jk
At 5:19pm on November 19, 2008, BlueBlue said…
Cindy, where are you? Lost in fiction writing land? So now you see why I love it so much, eh? Will you bring chapter one to share at the next meet up? Looking forward to it. See you Saturday.
At 9:27am on October 9, 2008, Melissa KateMelissa Kate said…
I'm inviting everyone to a Meet and Greet on Fri Oct 10th, 9pm. 145 Broadway, downtown at the historic jazz & blues club, Colored Musicians Club. We're supporting the food bank so bring canned goods, $5 cover for entertainment, food, and proceeds go to Artfully AWARE.org. This is for artists, businesses & online networkers. I'd like you to join us!
At 4:30pm on October 4, 2008, BlueBlue said…
DE update: I'm on chapter 6 and this may be even funnier than Scumbunnies. Paranoia can be very funny. LOL
At 12:52am on October 1, 2008, BlueBlue said…
Just wanted to tell you I finished chapter 3, brought Zak into the story and I'm on a roll. Whoo Hoo!!!!
At 2:01am on September 25, 2008, BlueBlue said…
Still checking up on you, Cindy. No blog entry since the 12th? I'm hoping that's because you've been working hard on something to share at the meet-up on Thursday. See you there.

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