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  I began recording my songs in the 70's at studios here and there. I collected three songs and a poem and added visuals, meaning illustrations and photos, and put my video on Youtube. The address is Http://www.youtube.com/user/pegalomania. The same video airs on our local access television station Access Humboldt. In addition, I have produced videos on Dance Classes and Serious Music in Humboldt.
     In 2004, I copyrighted my original stage play with original music with the U.S. Library of Congress. Their link is Http://www.loc.gov. It is always fun to explore such sites as they are a wealth of ideas. The categories to choose from are: Architecture & Design, Cartoons & Comics, Folk Art, Movies & Television, Music, Photographs, Prints & Posters, Poetry & Literature, Theater & Dance. After careful consideration I made my particular choices. A person can download forms, fill them out, pay a nominal fee, and thereby copyright one's materials. I did this to create a legal paper trail of my work that unfortunately, while I hope people enjoy what I have written, it can be easily pirated.
     A few weeks later, magically, I received a letter from "Hilltop Records" in Hollywood. I have since learned that they are one of several companies that track creatives such as myself. They requested materials, and I sent them cassettes. From there, I had two songs produced in their studios, at my expense, and they guaranteed airplay. Once the airplay had occurred, and confirmed, I was then eligible to join the prestigious American Society of Composers and Producers from New York City. Http://www.ascap.org I have had two songs produced and are available by purchasing the CD/albums. Http://www.hilltoprecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?.
     I now receive the daily ASCAP DAILY BRIEF IN email newsletter format. The focus is Music, Copyright, and New Technology in the News from a Creator's Perspective. The DAILY BRIEF can be accessed on the Headlines page of ASCAP.com and/or in the ASCAP_RSS_FEED.
     Today's topics (March 28, 2012) are Investing in US Telecoms, Piracy Liability, A Little Less Spin on Filesharing, New Zealand Court Rules MegaUpload Assets Seizure Null and Void, a story about Harvard's Crimson Newspaper article "A Sensible Compromise: The MPAA's recent approach to illegal downloading is refreshing", NPR SVP of Marketing: "Public Radio Is Actually Expanding", Radio's Growing Online Revenue at a Double Digit Pace, Twitter Releases official Guide for Musicians, and Digital Music Created the Resurgence in Vinyl, and many more.
     Member services offer Title Registration, Career Development, ASCAP Estate and Trust Planning for Music Copyright Owners, Social Networking, Equipment and Studio Guides, Health Insurance plans and various workshops featuring awards and recognition of talent.

Cassandra Hesseltine was recently appointed to her position as the Humboldt/ Del Norte county Film Commissioner. I recently interviewed her about her career. We are located where California bumps into Oregon, with pristine mountains, Redwood forests, solitary beaches, moody fog and loads of talented artists.

MOLLOY: What exactly are the duties of a Film Commissioner?

HESSELTINE:  It is my responsibility to connect visiting film production houses with our local caterers, hotels, crews, required permits, supporting cast, and locations.

MOLLOY: And if there are money troubles?

HESSELTINE: I'm sorry, we cannot help with financials.

MOLLOY: Is the bulk of your work in feature films or commercials?

HESSELTINE: Right now we have two feature films interested in working here, with about two or three commercials every three weeks or so during the spring and summer.

MOLLOY: This interview is for an assignment with Full Sail University, do you have any advice for students who are considering being part of the film industry?

HESSELTINE: I would say to remain open to all jobs in the industry. For example, I had various jobs including actor, crew, assistant director, casting, and producing. Just be ready for anything.

MOLLOY: What is your academic background, and did it prepare you for your current position?

HESSELTINE: I graduated from Humboldt State University with a Psychology Major and Computer and Theatre Minors. After I graduated, I went to work in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas within my field. This was very helpful because I was then able to anticipate what would be required of me as Film Commissioner here.

MOLLOY: What do you like the most about your job?

HESSELTINE: The best part of my job is to be able to find creative solutions for an industry that I love but also be able to raise a family and be a good mom here in beautiful Humboldt County.

Contact: Humboldt Film Commission (707)825-7600; email: filmcommission@rreelinc.org. Http://www.filmhumboldt.org.

For more information regarding film production work in your state you may contact The American  Motion Picture and Television Industry website, Http://www.mpaa.org. The industry is a major private sector employer, supporting 2.2 million jobs, and nearly $137 billion in total wages in 2009.

Conundrum developing

Hello!
While I have been busy discussing my new classwork with Full Sail University, I have had several business owners approach me about setting up blogs for them.
I am flattered but need to share my concerns about how to price setting up the blogs, then thereafter charge a monthly fee to babysit the correspondence...Does this make sense?
If I use photograph of their artwork on my blog should I charge a small fee? I thought $20. was reasonable and it would include a note of positivity.
May I have your thoughts dear reader?

The above illustration was done for an ink imaging class that I took with The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Hello Dear Readers!


I have an excellent response to a recent ad for artist promotions.  If an artist sends me a mere $20.00 fee, then I can place them on this blog and give a positive statement. I also offer setting up a Paypal account just in case it is needed for future sales transactions.


The Asian Art Museum located in San Francisco is exhibiting a terrific display of ancient armor worn by their warriors. In addition there are artworks reflecting the emotions of lovers as a tribute to Saint Valentine's Day. I stress the word "Saint' because he lost his life by standing up for the idea of love.
He was a priest and martyr who suffered in Rome about the year 270. This museum maintains a blog that is very active.


Http://asianartmusemblog.com


The arts are a high value commodity because they show us to ourselves, that which is important in life. 
From the great ballet "Romeo and Juliet" to the many artworks dedicated to romantic love, the visual and performing arts bespeak the passion delivered between lovers.


All cultures throughout time have made a claim for telling tales of love. It is my hope that this blog, meemeethearts.blogspot.com,  will stimulate serious thought about our culture, society, our own artwork, our messages to others as our sphere of influence becomes greater. The idea of the ripple on the water where a stone has been tossed is the best analogy for my meaning.

I wanted to tell you that I have a friend whom is a wonderful photographer, one of his pics is taken in India of Mother Teresa giving the nuns the Eucharist. It is available on his website:
Http://www.petercanclini.com.
Check it out!

Added professional links as an upgrade!

Welcome to the new, focused blog MeeMeeTheArts!


I began drawing cartoon illustrations for MeeMee in 2008 while attending The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
I am the world's greatest fan of the Visual & Performing Arts and treasure the unique expression the arts provide by each person, young or old. I have traveled from the ballet studios of California into the over-whelming dance communities held within New York City. Bravo to the beautiful dancers!
Http://www.nycballet.com


Although I love dancing in all its myriad of forms, music is my wind, my voice is my trumpet, my songs are my truth. I have sung First Soprano in many choirs both large and small, and have produced some of my original music in studio using several levels of harmony,...me, myself, and I.

While fiddling around with Adobe Illustrator I did some "forms" I would like to share with you. (above)


I hope you enjoy your visit and please consider giving me the honor of representing you to the public, should the reader be a celebrity, fine artist, writer, or otherwise creative talent that needs some nurturing and press releases. Events created for you is a specialty of mine. The more theatrical the better!
Http://www.prsa.org


My website is: Http://www.peggyprojects.org. Once on my website you will witness my projects.
Just click onto the MeeMeeTheArts tab in the navigation bar on the right hand side, and there is a questionnaire you may fill out.


Thank you, and "May The Muses Be With You!".