So I decided not to go to my high school reunion…not this time, at least. 1. We had already planned to be in Columbus, not Defiance. and 2. I just didn’t want to. And yet, when 15 or 20 rolls around, I just might do it. But mainly, I didn’t want to haul ass from [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Sing it long and sing it strong for Rah rah Paulding…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
She wheeled her wheelbarrow…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have “Molly Malone” stuck in my head. This isn’t a random occurence. I’ve been searching out “seaside” type songs for the show I’m directing for Rascal Children’s Theatre, Judith Lynn: A Story of the Sea. It’s been really fun so far, actually. And who do I have to thank for it? Well, Sting, of [...]
I’m gonna let it shine…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Every once in awhile, a book brings me to tears. Typically, it’s because a beloved character dies (Hedwig the owl…oh god…I can’t…I can’t even talk about it…), but yesterday a book brought me to tears with the sheer weight of a scene. A group of miners–poor, weak, sick, filthy, abused–gather together in solidarity, and slowly [...]
The Fall of Piety
Posted in Uncategorized on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Over the years I’ve been able to lord certain “accomplishments” over my nearest and dearest. “I’ve actually never had a cavity, so, I wouldn’t know…” But as time passes, I slowly cavitied and hangovered myself into the land of the Ordinary Person. This list of little “Nyah-nyahs” has dwindled and last night, finally collapsed entirely. [...]
Shopping List
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Inspiration, Projects, tagged Fall 2009, Lookbook on August 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As fall approaches, I alluded to this yesterday, I start seeing my wardrobe with a critical eye. What works? What doesn’t? What items will “open it up?” “Open it up” is my term for an item that is the key piece to many an outfit. My last big “Open it up” purchase was a pair [...]
Step, bump…step bump bump.
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Inspiration, Projects, tagged Fall 2009, Wish List on August 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s nearly fall shopping season, my third favorite time of year (trumped only by Halloween and the Christmas season.) Actually, I suppose it is somewhat an extension of Halloween for me; at it’s heart, it’s all about having fun getting dressed up. It’s no wonder I chose theatre as my …pardon…ONE of my professions. I’m [...]
A Euro for your thoughts?
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve never been to France, as I’ve said in the past. This continues to be true. However, I’m trying to change that. In my quest, as I handle all other quests, I research. Rick Steve’s (My favorite Euro-guru, of NPR and Public Television fame), has a list of recommended reading for people looking to visit [...]
Play a song for me, Applejack
Posted in Uncategorized on August 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Today in “Dear Prudence” on Slate.com, after you pass the letter about the girl that lied about her cuter sister having HIV, after passing the letter about the woman who’s husband is lolling around jolly and naked on her nice furniture, there is a sweet little letter from a 14 year old about to go [...]
The Pit of Despair
Posted in Uncategorized on August 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I had a rough day yesterday. Details aside, I self-medicated in two of my favorite ways (and I have many favorite ways). One was an embarrassing shopping spree involving the September issue of Lucky, a bag of chips and two twinkies. That got me through until dinner. THEN I required a bit of higher level [...]
Paper Moon
Posted in Uncategorized on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I use google calendar. After a very long and very half-hearted search for an online to-do list, Slate published an article addressing that very issue and convinced me. It’s not perfect. I can’t really print a to-do list. I can’t print multiple months, say for a rehearsal calendar (yes I know there is a firefox [...]
