NATURE
One of the birds built a nest on the backside of the birdfeeder I have hanging near the window of my four-season room. I've been documenting the babies over the past week.
This week both of them flew the coop.
THEATRE
I've recently attended two plays at local community theatres. Both were a bit controversial, but the actors/actresses did a great job.
“Over the Tavern” is a comedy set in Buffalo, NY
during the Eisenhower years of the 1950’s and introduces the audience to the
Pazinskis: Mom, Dad and their four children (Eddie, Annie, Georgie, and the
hero of the play, 12-year old Rudy).
Rudy is a precocious kid who starts to question his family values and
the Roman Catholic Church. He believes
God put us on Earth to “have fun” and tries to figure out why his family isn’t
having any. There is a lot of
interaction with Mother Superior at school and dealings with living over a
tavern owned by Dad and Grandfather.
Some people left at intermission due to the Catholic portrayals.
“I Never Sang For My Father” is a drama that probes
the epitome of a dysfunctional family… disquieting alienation that can exist
between a father and son, a separation that time and old age can sometimes only
deepen, despite the best intentions of both.
Gene, a college professor, has tried all of his life to find love and
acceptance from his father, a successful, highly respected man, who is
sometimes callous, unloving and selfish. Upon the untimely death of his mother,
Gene is forced to help his father through his dark days. His sister urges Gene
to break the ties for good, or else he’ll wind up as bitter and cold as their
father.
The play hit some areas close to home for me that I actually cried.
CARS AND BALLOONS
The weather was sunny and hot, but I still ventured out to enjoy the activities offered in my area. Two car shows and a hot air balloon festival with blues music.
STITCHY STUFF
Part 7 of the Words 2016 SAL seemed to go much faster than the previous two sections despite having to frog part of it. Who sent out the frogs?
I've finished the final section - Part 8 and am working on finishing up the border. The frogs came to visit twice!
FREEBIES
Combine a dream and flowers, what do you get? A pretty freebie offered by DMC.
Click HERE to download the PDF.
Until next time....
One of the birds built a nest on the backside of the birdfeeder I have hanging near the window of my four-season room. I've been documenting the babies over the past week.
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THEATRE
I've recently attended two plays at local community theatres. Both were a bit controversial, but the actors/actresses did a great job.
Some people left at intermission due to the Catholic portrayals.
The play hit some areas close to home for me that I actually cried.
CARS AND BALLOONS
The weather was sunny and hot, but I still ventured out to enjoy the activities offered in my area. Two car shows and a hot air balloon festival with blues music.
Car Show sponsored by local classic car club
Car Show at Blues & Balloon Festival
STITCHY STUFF
Part 7 of the Words 2016 SAL seemed to go much faster than the previous two sections despite having to frog part of it. Who sent out the frogs?
I've finished the final section - Part 8 and am working on finishing up the border. The frogs came to visit twice!
FREEBIES
Combine a dream and flowers, what do you get? A pretty freebie offered by DMC.
Click HERE to download the PDF.
Until next time....
