Sweet Chattavegas

My apologies for not being a more active blogger in the past few days, but I am now out of my post-show reclusiveness. In fact, I am on vacation! YAY! My wonderful husband surprised me Tuesday night by saying that we were leaving the next day for Chattanooga, and we did. We pulled in here last night around midnight and I'm so excited I get to spend some time with my mom and my best friend who is here. So the picture today is in honor of this trip. I actually took it some time ago, but I still think it's cool. This is a shot of the Walnut Street walking bridge from an angle underneath the Market Street bridge in Chattie. The pillars in the shot are actually parts of a fountain that was turned off because it was freezing when this pic was taken. I hope to get a similar shot except with the fountain on during this trip. I hope!! :)

Missing Mommy

Daisy

Feathered sunshine

Nodding gently

In a lazy summer breeze

Blinking brown eyed

At a toddler

Smiling back

Extremely pleased

by, Dixie Gray

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I love this shot because it is just so peaceful. With my life being as busy as it is right now, looking this shot just gives me a moment's rest. :)

Live Hard, Laugh Hard, Love Hard

I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. It's a character flaw that has got me into some trouble in the past. I attack life with a passion and in the process I tend to get hurt, alot. It's not that I'm weak. I used to think hiding my emotions (I was never very good at it) would make me stronger. I'm not so sure that's true. The main problem with how I do things is that I'm an open book. People can see that heart on my sleeve and can read my feelings all over my face. Sometimes, I think it's ok if I get hurt just as long as I have given everything I have.

"Whatever Happened To Class"

I have always thought it was important to handle difficult situations with class. I'm not always successful at it, but I do try. :) If I don't take the bait and loose my cool when dealing with something tough, then I can maintain some semblance of control. One of the best examples of class that I know is this 16 year old poodle. She is the life-long companion of an 87 year old man and she is always dressed to the nine's. She always has a bow in her hair, a fancy collar on, and a corsage. And she alway always has her nails painted. She even posed for this picture! :)

"We Think You're Just Sensational"

Co-directing my first "large-cast" musical has definitely been a journey! It's had it's ups and downs and illnesses, but there is something that happens when the lights go up and there is an audience waiting. Last night's performance was phenomanal! I am truly impressed with the talent of this cast. I also am extremely grateful to my co-director. I couldn't have done it without him! And that is the "whole stinkin truth!" :) BREAK A LEG, EVERYONE!!

If you want to come and see Mame, the performance dates are:

March 6-8 7:30 pm

March 9 2:oo pm

March 13-15 7:30pm

March 16 2:00pm

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One of the things I have been most thankful for lately (other than my wonderful husband) is BRT and the friends that I have been able to make there. It is fantastic to spend all (and I do mean all) :-D my free time doing something I love with people who love doing it too. I have come to love them all like family.