I think the definition of “All-Star” needs to be changed just a little.
The UP Children's Museum is having their annual “Celebrity Art Auction” tonight, and for this—the 19th edition—they've decided to ask some of their favorite people—their All-Stars--back and, for some reason, I was one of them. I have no idea why; maybe it was because I actually said “yes”.
Who knows, right?
Despite my claims that some day I'll learn now to say “no”, I said “yes” this time around because the auction is honoring Nheena Weyer-Ittner, who's stepping down as the executive director of the museum. Nheena's helped build the organization from the ground up, so this is, I guess, my way of saying “thanks” for an organization that my nieces enjoyed when they were young and my nephews are enjoying now.
So that's why I didn't say “no”.
I still have to laugh at the phrase “All-Stars”, though. When you think of all-stars, you think of people who've reached the pinnacle of their professions or who have contributed to the world in some positive way. Or, at the very least, people who are actually good at art. Me? Well, in order, I'd have to say nope, nope, and nope to those three qualifications. Well, technically, I've TRIED to make a positive contribution to the world, but it's not for me to say whether or not I have.
But an “All-Star”? Me? It is to laugh.
As for my artistic contribution? Well, I am offering someone the chance to have their own personalized “Pieces of the Past” video I've been making for the History Center.. Whether it's about their family history, business history, or just a topic they've always wanted to know about, I'll make the 3-5 minute video for them. Whether or not anyone's interested, I don't know, but according to the people at the Children's Museum they expect a lot of bids on it.
So we'll see tonight. We'll also get an answer to the question of “what exactly constitutes an All-Star?”. And I'm guessing that won't be me.
8-)
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