At Aunt Katy’s, we provide the full theatrical immersion package. Today, I woke Grace up with a YouTube rendition of “Mamma Mia.” And in the evening, she did a few songs from FROZEN -numerous times- before I called it a night. In between, she attended drama camp and was cast as Queenie in Emerald City’s ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
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Oh, Mama Mia, here we go again
My Grace plan was to blog in the evenings. Well, as I’m learning as a single parent, plans change. I put Grace to bed circa 9pm. On Sunday, she slept straight through until 7:30am. I was able to write in the evening and workout in the morning during her slumber. Last night, she went down ...
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I’m with Child
I’m with child. My great niece Grace is visiting. For two weeks, she is going to Emerald City Theatre Camp. She has always had a theatrical flair. When mom and I took her to the movie “Tangled,” she entertained us on the way home singing the story highlights. Her song was a complete original and ...
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My power is restored
Today, I awoke with a heightened sense of my body. My Friday had started with training with Josh and ended with a two hour restorative yoga class. In between, I got in 14,064 steps. It was a Friday fitness feast. I’m completing my second month of personal training. It has exceeded my every expectation. I ...
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“This” is an important distinction
I blogged a sentence on Wednesday that got a frenzied response. People in their Facebook skimming read my line without the word ‘this.‘ It sounded like I announced someone’s death. EGADS! Facebook is not the first place I make life-altering announcements. That’s what email is for ;-) I was talking to Richard last night about a ...
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Life gets better
Mom and dad in Dublin Dad passed this on this morning. I don't know who wrote it but I concur! And I added one ;-) Life Gets Better I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". Age 5 I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either. Age 7 I've learned ...
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Watch out for incoming dirt balls!
I live in fear of wearing white. During the summer, I’m envious of carefree people in their long white linen and gauze. They seemingly stroll in confidence and tranquility on the beach, through the meadow, along a city sidewalk. They move like they are in a Downy fabric softener commercial. Unfazed. Unintimidated. Unconcerned. Why can’t I ...
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Ten Year = Dilly Bars
Today is my ten year anniversary working at the National Runaway Safeline. To celebrate, I bought the staff and volunteers dilly bars yesterday. Someone made a crack that I hadn’t waited to be recognized but went ahead and threw my own party. Yeah?! I don’t need someone else to honor my achievements. I usually make ...
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Mid-Summer Reflections
Last night was my first sunset on the roof for the summer. And it’s July 17th! Of course, I blame the weather. Many evenings have been too windy to enjoy the rooftop. I also blame myself. I need to prioritize what’s important to me. I have to choose the meaningful activities I want. I can’t ...
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Finding happiness in the doing
I woke up this morning thinking it was Saturday. I only felt slightly sorry for myself in realizing it IS Wednesday. After all, only last Tuesday I was in London. I’ve only been back from vacation one full week. I came back ready to pounce back on my workload and push projects forward. I like ...