Philadelphia Portrait Project: Star Foster
November 12, 2006
Name: Star C. Foster
Neighborhood: Center City
Photographed in: Rittenhouse Square, on the Goose Girl Fountain
Why she chose it: Star chose Rittenhouse Square because it’s been one of her favorite spots in the city, and she’s been visiting ever since she was a kid growing up in Northeast Philadelphia. Star calls the park a gathering place for all sorts of city residents, and notes that her favorite part is that it’s a gathering place for artists. In the park, she’s seen one-man bands, break-dancers, drum circles, a midnight techno-dance party – and even a faux animatronic chess playing mime. Specifically, she cose the Goose Girl because she’s a good landmark for where to meet … if only she knew exactly what it was that the young girl is doing to that goose.
Note from Dominic: Out of the 40 or so shots, I picked this one because of her facial expression. Is it any wonder they call her Sarcasmo?
If you live in Philadelphia and want to photographed for the project, just let me know. You get to pick the place, and you get a 4 by 6 out of the deal.
December 11, 2006 at 12:13 am
[...] Star C. Foster by nick @ 8:11 pm Star C. Foster, blogger and co-author of the most highly acclaimed interactive fiction of 2003, Slouching towards Bedlam, died this morning in Philadelphia. Star was an editor of Phillyist, wrote for Shiny Shiny, and had her own corner of the blogosphere, Sarcasmo’s Corner. Two years ago she joied me and Scott, along with Dan Ravipinto and Emily Short, at the Interactive Fiction Walkthroughs event at the Kelly Writers House. On the Web, along with many of her own photos and much of her writing, you will find a portrait of Star in Rittenhouse Square. The news of her death was posted today on Phillyist. [...]
December 12, 2006 at 1:17 pm
Star will be sadly missed by myself and my family.she was greatly admired by all of us. our thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends.we will always have great memories of lovely Star.
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February 16, 2008 at 4:42 am
I just finished playing Sarcasmo’s game, Slouching Towards Bedlam, and decided to look her up on Google. I am so sorry to learn of her passing…in reading her blog, and seeing her photo above, it is obvious she was a well loved woman who truly lived life. My sincere condolences to those who knew her.
April 14, 2008 at 6:21 am
My greatest condolescent for Star.. May the photographs also withhold all great memories of her..