You should--Jack McDevitt, I mean. I am fortunate to have met this man, courtesy of Judy Kurrasch of “Read Me Again Books” in downtown Waycross. A book signing in that wonderful local home for books of all shapes, sizes and topics, afforded me the opportunity to meet the award-winning Science Fiction author for the first time. Following that, he agreed to conduct a motivational seminar for the managers I work with and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was also thrilled that he and his lovely wife Maureen attended the dinner theater performance of my little play, “The Portnow Trilogy”, and were even kind enough to be complimentary.
And now, as proof for his unlimited tolerance of my apparently never-ending requests for his time, Mr. McDevitt has agreed to address our little group of aspiring writers of the newly formed “Okefenokee Writer’s Guild”. He has shared his knowledge with writers all over the country, and even the world--and now we are fortunate enough to have him share in our little corner of the globe.
I’m not ashamed to admit that I love celebrities, especially when they turn out to be warm, friendly and intelligent. Of course, I don’t have a lot of experience to draw from, but I still haven’t gotten over the fact that I actually got to have one-on-one time with the late and great Ossie Davis. My daughter lives in New York City where seeing celebrities is a daily occurrence; not so much in Waycross, Georgia. On the other hand, the same experience here tends to be a much more intimate experience. Residents who know and have met the other well-known actor from Waycross, the late Pernell Roberts, have great stories to tell as well.
I know we miss out on a lot of cultural opportunities living where we do; but I think that might just enhance what we do experience. “Read Me Again Books”, Plant Café, and Okefenokee Heritage Center are local resources that have allowed the upcoming Dinner With Jack experience to happen. When I visit New York next week I might get to see someone famous; I know I will absorb all the culture I encounter. But it’s also great to know what I have to look forward to when I come back home.
And now, as proof for his unlimited tolerance of my apparently never-ending requests for his time, Mr. McDevitt has agreed to address our little group of aspiring writers of the newly formed “Okefenokee Writer’s Guild”. He has shared his knowledge with writers all over the country, and even the world--and now we are fortunate enough to have him share in our little corner of the globe.
I’m not ashamed to admit that I love celebrities, especially when they turn out to be warm, friendly and intelligent. Of course, I don’t have a lot of experience to draw from, but I still haven’t gotten over the fact that I actually got to have one-on-one time with the late and great Ossie Davis. My daughter lives in New York City where seeing celebrities is a daily occurrence; not so much in Waycross, Georgia. On the other hand, the same experience here tends to be a much more intimate experience. Residents who know and have met the other well-known actor from Waycross, the late Pernell Roberts, have great stories to tell as well.
I know we miss out on a lot of cultural opportunities living where we do; but I think that might just enhance what we do experience. “Read Me Again Books”, Plant Café, and Okefenokee Heritage Center are local resources that have allowed the upcoming Dinner With Jack experience to happen. When I visit New York next week I might get to see someone famous; I know I will absorb all the culture I encounter. But it’s also great to know what I have to look forward to when I come back home.
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