So much has happened since I last wrote I hardly know where to begin. My last post was about Les Miserable so let me start there. K was outstanding as Mme. Thenardier. She was funny and evil and… funny, yes I know I already said it but she was funny, really funny. There is a buzz in the community about her. We are all excited for her. She has been cast in Jekyll and Hyde for her next show. It is not a junior production this time. She is in the ensemble and is the cover for one of the leads. It is a wonderful opportunity for her and she will learn a lot.
NOW FOR THE OTHER BIG THING. HANG ON IT’S MONUMENTAL. INTRODUCING…….
This is our new Grandson MG. He may be small but he is a monumental blessing to us.
My Granddaughter K had a sleep over party for her birthday and they decided to make a movie. They did their version of Les Miserable in 3 minutes. I think it’s very clever and funny. Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms especially mine. I love you and miss you every day.
See this tree. It is a beautiful tree and it sits in my front yard. I love the leaves and the rustling sound they make when the wind blows…..which is everyday. The sunlight filters through the leaves as though by heavenly design. I love this tree……except in May. In May I do not love this tree and this is why.
This tree has these little seed pods and every May they explode. The wind blows all this fluff around and it piles up everywhere. At first it’s pretty… like snow, but then my allergies kick in and suddenly it’s not pretty at all. Stop it! Stop it now. Darn tree.
What a busy and surreal weekend we had. Tippi Hedren came and spoke to the Les Mis kids at their rehearsal this Saturday. Ms. Hedren is an actress who has worked in over 40 films. She is best known for “The Birds” and “Marnie” directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She also started the Shambala Preserve in Acton Ca. Shambala is a shelter for wild animals including abused or abandon lions, tigers, and elephants. She was elegant and gracious and everything a movie star should be. My granddaughter K is a big Hitchcock fan so she was fairly vibrating with excitement all week. So who is that sitting next to Ms. Hedrin…..K of course. Ms. Hedrin spoke for over an hour and then answered questions and posed for pictures as well as signing autographs.
Birthdays:
Sunday was my daughter 75′s birthday. I would show you a picture of her but apparently she is shy. So here is the cake instead.
Balloons:
I was driving past the Wal-Mart and would you believe it. We are not in Kansas anymore Dorothy. The hot air balloon made an unplanned landing. Good thing it was early and the parking lot was mostly empty and of course that I had my camera handy.
Here is a little teaser from The Desert Opera’s Jr. production of Les Miserable. The kids sang at the AV Poppy Festival to promote the show coming out this June. K is towards the end as Mme. Thenardier. Sorry about the crappy quality but it is what it is. :D
I have been trying to think of something I could do for earth day with the least effort on my part but would still have a large impact on my footprint. I am considering giving up Ziplock bags if I can find an alternative that works well. We use them for everything and they are not good for the planet. Plastic bags do not bio-degrade and the land fills are full of them. What to do, what to do, think, think, think. I’ll have to get back to you. What are you doing for earth day this year?
I said the other day I was going to the poppy reserve to take pictures and I did. Because of all the rain we have had it is a spectacular year for the poppies. They cover the rolling hills and meadows of the Antelope Valley where I live. Of course the down side to all this is the traffic. Drivers block the narrow roads in an effort to admire the dainty flowers. But it is more than worth any hassle they might present.
I'm a wife and a Mother of 4 grown children. I have 3 grandchildren and one more on the way. This is my journey to rediscovering who I am. In other words, what comes after being a stay at home Mom. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Blogger, Writer, stubborn and opinionated, voracious reader and a seeker of truth in all things....in other words me.
