America is a pretty great place. A few weeks ago, a man came into the storage unit and told me his story. He had just been fired. He didn’t have the means to pay his rent, so he moved everything out and was going to tough it out in the shelter until he found aContinue reading “Americans”
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My Complications
Today my grandma shared an observation she made in a conversation with a girl in her Sunday School class. The girl commented on how early people used to get married. My grandma noted she was one of those young girls. She told her that her mother wanted her to wait until she was older, butContinue reading “My Complications”
Love and Memory
Imagine you’re 81 years old. You decide to move from your two-story, split level home–4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms–into a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground floor condo. It makes sense. It costs money to cool a large house and at 81, it’s difficult getting up and down stairs. You decide sooner is better than later,Continue reading “Love and Memory”
I am a Character
I’ve spent the day of Facebook looking at characters. I am loving it. I’ve been working too…. Good things happening at work… lest you wonder. So here are some characters that define me, or who I aspire to be like. Anya, dressed as a terrifying bunny in Buffy. A powerful capitalist woman who loves withContinue reading “I am a Character”
Reasons I Should Be Happier
So I just spent the last post feeling my pain…. But now I’m feeling happy. And here’s why. 1. I’m in a freaking movie! And it’s awesome!2. The Avenue Q cast performed at the Pride Festival right after Alex (Unique) from GLEE! And they completely killed it!! 3. I made a new playlist yesterday calledContinue reading “Reasons I Should Be Happier”
Learning to Feel
These are the times that try men’s souls…. I haven’t blogged since Friday… I haven’t walked since Saturday…. Today is Tuesday. To my credit, yesterday was the first business day of the month and I had to submit all the month end reports to the higherups. And the owner decided to pay a long visit.Continue reading “Learning to Feel”
My Morning Mantra
This week, I decided to wake up at 6 am every morning and go for a walk outside before work. I am in the theatre. Theatre people don’t DO 6 am. Film people do 6 am. Film people do crazy morning hours. They need the sunlight. Theatre people do busy late nights. We do notContinue reading “My Morning Mantra”
Opening Night
I need to leave for the theatre. But first, I want to tell Director/Producer Tammy Ross how proud I am to work with her. Tonight, we’re opening Avenue Q at the Midvale Main Street Theatre. From the set, to the newly constructed puppets, to the cast, to the music, to the lighting, to the costumes, Continue reading “Opening Night”
More Pretty
It’s opening week for Avenue Q! Visit http://www.midvaletheatre.com for more information–but call 801-566-0596 for your tickets! I’ve kept myself busy every waking hour since Sunday. But I promised pictures. And friends, I have some gorgeous pictures. On Memorial Day, I went with a dear friend up to Silver Lake. The place was full of peopleContinue reading “More Pretty”
Pretty Day
Today I’m grateful for beautiful Utah. I have a zillion pictures. I’ll post more later. Happy Memorial Day friends!