Dear Blog,
I'm sorry to not have written for awhile. It's not that I don't love you. I do, Blog. I do. Only I've been in the mire of new job and other life things. I've been doing some other writing. No. I still love you, but I had to write on a couple of plays.
You are very dear to me, Blog. You let me be myself and ramble a bit. I appreciate it.
Monday, May 02, 2005
Monday, April 11, 2005
Well! Its been awhile. I've been to Boston and New Hampshire and Vermont and back home again. Was nice seeing a different landscape for awhile. The lakes were still icy and there was still about six inches of snow on the ground in some places. Didn't get to hike Mt. Washington as it rained and blew ice most of that Saturday.
Went to Squam Lake where they filmed "On Golden Pond". There's really nothing there but houses on the lake, so I drove around it. A very beautiful lake with very little commercialization. Quiet little houses. A crust of ice with the sun shining on it.
I did miss a moose trapsin' through the backyard at Bonnie and Wally's . We were out to dinner and I guess the moose was just having his. Anyway, we missed my first moose. I was close, however, and was told that the tracks were still visible when I left.
OH! I saw my first shaker village. I also saw Peyton Place: Gilmanton, NH. Drove around trying to find Grace Metalious' grave , but to no avail. I don't think some people know that they're living in Peyton Place. Not too many people knew what I was talking about.
I did get some good reading time in. Saw Vermont for the first time. Ate lunch in Woodstock. The Yankee Book Shop had Joshilyn Jackson's book: Gods in Alabama. I was very excited and have been reading it. A great read and I'm so truly proud of her. Pick up the book!
Anyhoo...I'm back and good to be home in my bed. I'm now going to bed!
Went to Squam Lake where they filmed "On Golden Pond". There's really nothing there but houses on the lake, so I drove around it. A very beautiful lake with very little commercialization. Quiet little houses. A crust of ice with the sun shining on it.
I did miss a moose trapsin' through the backyard at Bonnie and Wally's . We were out to dinner and I guess the moose was just having his. Anyway, we missed my first moose. I was close, however, and was told that the tracks were still visible when I left.
OH! I saw my first shaker village. I also saw Peyton Place: Gilmanton, NH. Drove around trying to find Grace Metalious' grave , but to no avail. I don't think some people know that they're living in Peyton Place. Not too many people knew what I was talking about.
I did get some good reading time in. Saw Vermont for the first time. Ate lunch in Woodstock. The Yankee Book Shop had Joshilyn Jackson's book: Gods in Alabama. I was very excited and have been reading it. A great read and I'm so truly proud of her. Pick up the book!
Anyhoo...I'm back and good to be home in my bed. I'm now going to bed!
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Vacation--Where are you?
Tonight is the last night of "A Few Good Men" at ACT. We have one more matinee tomorrow. I sit at the box office and sip a Diet Coke.
A stressful day. I'm over my job and am ready for a vacation. Boston and New Hampshire here I come! I'm ready to see a little civilization: men in ties, insensitive people, the appetizer before the entree. Can't wait! I'm officially burnt out and don't know which end is up. I'm sure I'll have fun trying to find out.
Off to Boston to take in the city for a couple of days and then...drum roll...New Hampshire! We're hiking to Tuckerman's Ravine on Mt. Washington. Lovely Mt. Washington is in the White Mountains. There may be snow. We don't know. Cross your fingers for lovely weather. Then back to Bonnie and Wally's for a party. I will be gone March 30-April 5th.
A stressful day. I'm over my job and am ready for a vacation. Boston and New Hampshire here I come! I'm ready to see a little civilization: men in ties, insensitive people, the appetizer before the entree. Can't wait! I'm officially burnt out and don't know which end is up. I'm sure I'll have fun trying to find out.
Off to Boston to take in the city for a couple of days and then...drum roll...New Hampshire! We're hiking to Tuckerman's Ravine on Mt. Washington. Lovely Mt. Washington is in the White Mountains. There may be snow. We don't know. Cross your fingers for lovely weather. Then back to Bonnie and Wally's for a party. I will be gone March 30-April 5th.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Happy St. Patrick's Day
We got a couple of inches of snow. Daffodils have started to bloom; something is sweet about the snow and the daffodils. Almost a promise that spring is truly coming. We are optimists--taking this snow to be our last. Well, Jeff has declared it spring. It's official.
The groundhogs are out like cats. Isn't that a sign?
St. Patrick's Day is a non-event for us non-drinkers. I've spent the day re-organizing things at work. Anything not to think about the Guinness and the Irish Whiskey. I can hear the whooping every once-in-a-while: drunks coming home. I've gotten through it and off to bed now. Good night.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Two days at the theatre
Have had not one, but two nights of culture. Yesterday afternoon, the St. Petersburgh Ballet and tonight "Crazy for You". Meg and Alphie and I spent out Sunday afternoon watching these amazing athletes rush through the air! I was really into the Scheherezade (sp?) and the "italian" masque part. They make it all look so easy. Alphie thought a part in the Scheherezade was too long and wondered about one of the leads wearing a flesh netting over her middrift...(doesn't she know Britney's made it OK to go middle-less?) A little toy poodle of a lady in back of me criticized me and my neighbor for being too tall. I told her to get bring a phone book next time.
"Crazy for You" was good, too. The chorus was wonderful and thrilling. The lead was fine, but the cast was way too young. Loved the music and it was a truly "bus and truck" experience. The Thomas Wolfe theatre is a cavern and the accoustics stink beyond measure. Oh...the lighting was uneven and the sound was muddled. I had a good time, anyway. I root people on through the mess of live theatre. There is still nothing like it.
I sat there by myself. Usually, I go to the theatre by myself. My chance to be alone and drift off into the plays. I can truly listen when I'm not too wrapped up in my neighbor. Also, I can see the audience and I like to see how they're affected by the performances. I used to feel nervous for the performances. Not anymore. Now, I get excited for them. What an opportunity to be on stage. You have this shot and you can do anything. Anything!
"Crazy for You" was good, too. The chorus was wonderful and thrilling. The lead was fine, but the cast was way too young. Loved the music and it was a truly "bus and truck" experience. The Thomas Wolfe theatre is a cavern and the accoustics stink beyond measure. Oh...the lighting was uneven and the sound was muddled. I had a good time, anyway. I root people on through the mess of live theatre. There is still nothing like it.
I sat there by myself. Usually, I go to the theatre by myself. My chance to be alone and drift off into the plays. I can truly listen when I'm not too wrapped up in my neighbor. Also, I can see the audience and I like to see how they're affected by the performances. I used to feel nervous for the performances. Not anymore. Now, I get excited for them. What an opportunity to be on stage. You have this shot and you can do anything. Anything!
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Saturday, March 05, 2005
"A Few Good Men" has opened at ACT
http://www.ashevilletheatre.org/index.html
Click this link to check out "A Few Good Men" at ACT. Tickets are on sale now!
Click this link to check out "A Few Good Men" at ACT. Tickets are on sale now!
Ballroom Dancing, Midori Coladas and moments
As I was sitting watching couples glide around the floor today, (Ballroom dancing finals at the Grove Park Inn) http://www.theheritageclassic.com/I thought how bizarre my life is. Here I am sitting watching couples ballroom dance!
I've climbed a mountain and learned to ski. I've worked as a waiter, a retail manager, I've sold oriental rugs. I've ridden my bike to a spring and drank margaritas after in the same bar the Bush girls were busted in. I've had Kathy Bates lean on my arm and tell me about working with Mike Nichols. I've sipped medori coladas at the Delano hotel in South Beach, Florida. I have sat on a movie set in Hammond, Louisiana and watched my friend Hunt film a scene. Then I thought how this moment: this one moment in time with the sparkling gowns and the tango playing. I thought, " Have this moment. This beautiful moment. Sink into it."
How beautiful life can be. Suddenly. With a rush of light and color. The illusion of it. The moments of sheer beauty. For life can be this. When the dance that we all participate in becomes art. More than the steps. Beyond the technicalities. When you sink and lean in a little, life begins to flow.
I've climbed a mountain and learned to ski. I've worked as a waiter, a retail manager, I've sold oriental rugs. I've ridden my bike to a spring and drank margaritas after in the same bar the Bush girls were busted in. I've had Kathy Bates lean on my arm and tell me about working with Mike Nichols. I've sipped medori coladas at the Delano hotel in South Beach, Florida. I have sat on a movie set in Hammond, Louisiana and watched my friend Hunt film a scene. Then I thought how this moment: this one moment in time with the sparkling gowns and the tango playing. I thought, " Have this moment. This beautiful moment. Sink into it."
How beautiful life can be. Suddenly. With a rush of light and color. The illusion of it. The moments of sheer beauty. For life can be this. When the dance that we all participate in becomes art. More than the steps. Beyond the technicalities. When you sink and lean in a little, life begins to flow.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Lazy Day
There's been snow on and off today. Quite a white out this morning with about an inch made whiter by the sun coming out and melting it all away. Wind is blowing cold and the inside becomes warmer and warmer. I don't want to leave the house, but I did for a time: volunteer box office work at ACT, then off for paper towels and a burrito at Mamacitas. Yum!
Alphie has been called for jury selection. We wait to see if she's been chosen. I'm afraid they don't know with whom they are dealing with. She'll be jury foreman before we know it. She tells me the judge has compared prejudice to mayonnaise. "I might not like mayonnaise, but I can't stop other people likin' it." Amen!
Back to work tomorrow. An early rise followed by a positive work attitude. Sure.
Happy March 1st. It's come in like a lion.
Alphie has been called for jury selection. We wait to see if she's been chosen. I'm afraid they don't know with whom they are dealing with. She'll be jury foreman before we know it. She tells me the judge has compared prejudice to mayonnaise. "I might not like mayonnaise, but I can't stop other people likin' it." Amen!
Back to work tomorrow. An early rise followed by a positive work attitude. Sure.
Happy March 1st. It's come in like a lion.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Oscar Night
So we had Oscar night at Alphie and Jeff's. Sawyer had been throwing up all day. We're afraid that he had recently watched Renee Zelwegger at the Golden Globes and was being a copy cat. Not to worry...he was only a sick little boy. Get better Sawyer!
However, we did root for our favorites. We were disappointed for Annette Benning. Sorry, Annette. You'll get an Oscar when you play a paralegic. Seemed it was the year to lie in bed and get your Oscar. Not fair. Hillary did a great job and "Million Dollar Baby" was one of the best films of this last year.
We had cheese and champagne (I drank sparkling apple cider) and beer and etc. Everyone made quick work on the red carpet. We didn't care for Drew's look...despite the critics who did. We also didn't care for Scarlett Johansen's hair. Get it together, will ya?
I know this is all superficial stuff. However, some people yell at rich football players...we yell at rich movie stars. No one is hurt in the melee as we keep it to ourselves and I doubt that any of the stars read this blog...and unlike Sean Penn...have a sense of humor if they do.
We have had a couple of inches of wet snow. Flew in on big chunky flakes. Will be slush by noon. A good excuse to stay inside.
One more thing, Morgan Freeman...it's about time! He's the best. I have never seen him give a bad performance, but this time he gave one to rival all his others....Congrats Morgan...Oh! And Cate Blanchett! We love her!
We wish all the nominees congrats as they provided us with much entertainment. What up with Dustin and Al being drunk? Did they not know they were going to present?
However, we did root for our favorites. We were disappointed for Annette Benning. Sorry, Annette. You'll get an Oscar when you play a paralegic. Seemed it was the year to lie in bed and get your Oscar. Not fair. Hillary did a great job and "Million Dollar Baby" was one of the best films of this last year.
We had cheese and champagne (I drank sparkling apple cider) and beer and etc. Everyone made quick work on the red carpet. We didn't care for Drew's look...despite the critics who did. We also didn't care for Scarlett Johansen's hair. Get it together, will ya?
I know this is all superficial stuff. However, some people yell at rich football players...we yell at rich movie stars. No one is hurt in the melee as we keep it to ourselves and I doubt that any of the stars read this blog...and unlike Sean Penn...have a sense of humor if they do.
We have had a couple of inches of wet snow. Flew in on big chunky flakes. Will be slush by noon. A good excuse to stay inside.
One more thing, Morgan Freeman...it's about time! He's the best. I have never seen him give a bad performance, but this time he gave one to rival all his others....Congrats Morgan...Oh! And Cate Blanchett! We love her!
We wish all the nominees congrats as they provided us with much entertainment. What up with Dustin and Al being drunk? Did they not know they were going to present?
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Celtic or Laker: The boy has got it!
David blocks another guy doing something, so that the other guy can't score...or something. Basketball. Anyway, they tied the best team in the league. What's with the ref with the afro? I think the afro's back. Congrats David!
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Work
There's not been much in the form of an entry (except pictures of the kids) I've been sick on and off which makes me extremely tired. I have done nothing but work and lie down. Work and lie down.
Tonight I worked a banquet (A pig pickin': real name) with a bunch of Pier One managers. They can sure scream. I worked the wiffle ball in the basket game when one of the inroom dining guys bailed on it. Coaching managers to get the ball in the basket by imagining that it was a stack of wine glasses, etc. I didn't get a deal on any wicker items, so I felt it was a bust.
It's late and I've had a long day. These twelve hour days kill me. I'm ready for bed. I'll talk more at a later time.
Look at these precious children who are my blood. Aren't they the cutest?
Tonight I worked a banquet (A pig pickin': real name) with a bunch of Pier One managers. They can sure scream. I worked the wiffle ball in the basket game when one of the inroom dining guys bailed on it. Coaching managers to get the ball in the basket by imagining that it was a stack of wine glasses, etc. I didn't get a deal on any wicker items, so I felt it was a bust.
It's late and I've had a long day. These twelve hour days kill me. I'm ready for bed. I'll talk more at a later time.
Look at these precious children who are my blood. Aren't they the cutest?
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Introducing Sarah and David
This is David and Sarah on their first day back from summer at Viking Hills Elementary School.
David and Sarah are the children of Kim and Darryl . They are both fun to be around. One of them really enjoys reading, while one of them really enjoys other things: dinosaurs, space; pine wood derby cars. They are also my niece and nephew. Their mom is my sister.
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