I’m a scheduler and that’s helpful with Grace in town. I’ve been working my life around theatre camp. Camp is 9am-3pm. Bedtime is 9pm. It’s getting from here to there that is tricky especially because I don’t have a car. In theory, the perfect scenario is out of the house by 8:15am. We walk to ...
Theatrical Immersion
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Review “Intimate Apparel” (Eclipse Theatre): Tightly woven patchwork quilt
Eclipse Theatre presents INTIMATE APPAREL as the second offering in their Lynn Nottage season, one playwright-one season. This play about a seamstress is all about the detailed construction. Scenic Designer Kevin Hagan creates a variety of rooms in limited space. Director Steve Scott assembles the multiple lives within these individual locales. Playwright Lynn Nottage establishes a ...
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 ...
“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 ...
Review “The Jungle” (Oracle Theatre): Unique, Blood-Splattering Spectacle
Oracle Theatre presents the world premiere adaptation of THE JUNGLE. Upton Sinclair’s classic novel is a grim reflection of the ugly reality of Chicago stockyards in the early 1900s. Director and adapter Matt Foss actualizes Sinclair’s vision in what can best be described as a unique, blood-splattering spectacle. This show is the epitome of performing arts. ...
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 ...
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 ...