I have all these thoughts in my head during the day that I want to write about when I get a moment to visit here and then when I sit down, all of my thoughts disappear and I am left floundering for a topic...
I imagine myself a great writer, or that someone will find my musings somewhat interesting...but maybe that isn't it. I was thinking today that I haven't really settled on some THING - like a topic - books, music, art, crafts, something that might lend a thread of a theme to my thoughts. I am just pouring out this hodgepodge of stuff.
Maybe this is like spring cleaning and then when I get everything shiny and new looking, I will be ready for the REAL work.
I hope so.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
I don't get to eat them, but I found a great photo...
On Google images - I typed in cupcakes, after seeing a lovely picture of some cupcakes on a blog.
I liked this picture the best...
Sunday, March 9, 2008
List of Facts about People that We all NEED to Know
Taken from Charity Navigator: Humanities
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Did you know?
Shaken baby syndrome is responsible for about 1,500 infant deaths a year nationwide. Men are responsible for 80 percent of shaken baby syndrome cases.
The number of assaults against the homeless is rising. In 2005, 73 homeless people were assaulted nationwide and 13 died.
The U.S. Administration on Aging estimates that 1 out of 4 seniors in the U.S. has an inadequate diet.
One of every six children in America lives in poverty.
Veterans account for nearly one-third of all homeless men in America, even though the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says they comprise only 13 percent of adult males in the general population.
One in five children (10 to 17 years old) receive unwanted sexual solicitations online.
Alcohol abuse kills some 75,000 Americans each year and shortens the lives of these people by an average of 30 years.
64% percent of children ages 4-11 have cotinine in their blood (a marker of recent exposure to secondhand smoke).
There are about 542,000 foster care children in the United States; 126,000 of them are waiting to be adopted.
Of those people seeking emergency food relief, more than one-third (36%) had to choose between buying food or paying for housing.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Did you know?
Shaken baby syndrome is responsible for about 1,500 infant deaths a year nationwide. Men are responsible for 80 percent of shaken baby syndrome cases.
The number of assaults against the homeless is rising. In 2005, 73 homeless people were assaulted nationwide and 13 died.
The U.S. Administration on Aging estimates that 1 out of 4 seniors in the U.S. has an inadequate diet.
One of every six children in America lives in poverty.
Veterans account for nearly one-third of all homeless men in America, even though the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says they comprise only 13 percent of adult males in the general population.
One in five children (10 to 17 years old) receive unwanted sexual solicitations online.
Alcohol abuse kills some 75,000 Americans each year and shortens the lives of these people by an average of 30 years.
64% percent of children ages 4-11 have cotinine in their blood (a marker of recent exposure to secondhand smoke).
There are about 542,000 foster care children in the United States; 126,000 of them are waiting to be adopted.
Of those people seeking emergency food relief, more than one-third (36%) had to choose between buying food or paying for housing.
"12 Angry Men" - Movie review
I'm supposed to interpret "12 Angry Men" in a touring show on Thursday. We won't be able to see the play until Tuesday, so I rented the original movie with Henry Fonda, Jack Klugman and a couple of other guys I can't remember.
To be honest, I was DREADING the movie. Even if I like the play, I often don't really groove to old movies. It's one of my darkest secrests (is that good or bad??) - I don't like old classic black and white movies. Some of them are all right, but I don't even want to watch them unless someone MAKES me do it.
I remember some movies from when I was a kid, but mostly, I remember watching color movies on TV when I was a kid. Even color doesn't really do it for me - I just don't automatically like a movie because it is old. I've never seen "Casablanca" or "On the Waterfront" or "From Here to Eternity" or "Citizen Kane". I've only seen a few Hitchcock movies and I didn't love them.
Anyway, "12 Angry Men" wasn't bad. One of the things I hate about old movies is how overwrought they are...the women are total washrags or too stupid to be believed and everything is often totally over the top. There are a few exceptions - "The Wizard of Oz", "To Kill a Mockingbird", but generally speaking, I just don't want to watch.
This movie was very understated in many ways. I read that they filmed the whole thing in a tiny Jury Room, so I'm sure the actors had the sense of being trapped together until they came to some kind of agreement. It made for some realism.
Anyway, I'm glad I watched it. It gave me a good feeling for what I should expect on Tuesday. It won't be a hard show to interpret. The hardest part is that John-boy is playing the lead role. Richard...Thomas? I can't remember... I never liked "The Waltons" either.
To be honest, I was DREADING the movie. Even if I like the play, I often don't really groove to old movies. It's one of my darkest secrests (is that good or bad??) - I don't like old classic black and white movies. Some of them are all right, but I don't even want to watch them unless someone MAKES me do it.
I remember some movies from when I was a kid, but mostly, I remember watching color movies on TV when I was a kid. Even color doesn't really do it for me - I just don't automatically like a movie because it is old. I've never seen "Casablanca" or "On the Waterfront" or "From Here to Eternity" or "Citizen Kane". I've only seen a few Hitchcock movies and I didn't love them.
Anyway, "12 Angry Men" wasn't bad. One of the things I hate about old movies is how overwrought they are...the women are total washrags or too stupid to be believed and everything is often totally over the top. There are a few exceptions - "The Wizard of Oz", "To Kill a Mockingbird", but generally speaking, I just don't want to watch.
This movie was very understated in many ways. I read that they filmed the whole thing in a tiny Jury Room, so I'm sure the actors had the sense of being trapped together until they came to some kind of agreement. It made for some realism.
Anyway, I'm glad I watched it. It gave me a good feeling for what I should expect on Tuesday. It won't be a hard show to interpret. The hardest part is that John-boy is playing the lead role. Richard...Thomas? I can't remember... I never liked "The Waltons" either.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
I don't have a list today...
Today was filled with things I have to do, so while I'm participating in NaBloPoMo and the theme for March is lists, I have chosen NOT to do a list just because it seems like I should.
The last week or so has been busy and I am finding it challenging to keep up with all the posting - well, I'm keeping up, but I think the list thing can be limiting because I don't think about it as much as when I'm writing something. Does that even make sense?
I had all these grand plans to be writer when I was young. Now, all these years later, I can't think why I would ever imagine myself a writer. I'm glad to have the blog to start down the path again. I'm really rusty, so I guess this is just the dusting-off process. It feels pretty dusty in here...
It's all good, right? The journey to anywhere starts with the first step. I am taking it. I step daily. That's important.
The last week or so has been busy and I am finding it challenging to keep up with all the posting - well, I'm keeping up, but I think the list thing can be limiting because I don't think about it as much as when I'm writing something. Does that even make sense?
I had all these grand plans to be writer when I was young. Now, all these years later, I can't think why I would ever imagine myself a writer. I'm glad to have the blog to start down the path again. I'm really rusty, so I guess this is just the dusting-off process. It feels pretty dusty in here...
It's all good, right? The journey to anywhere starts with the first step. I am taking it. I step daily. That's important.
Friday, March 7, 2008
2008-2009 Broadway Season in Portland
1. A Chorus Line - July 29-August 3, 2008
2. Spring Awakening - October 21-26, 2008
3. The Color Purple - Dec. 30, 2008-January 4, 2009
4. Wicked - March 4 - April 5, 2009
5. The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands - April 7-12, 2009
6. Grease - April 21-26, 2009
7. Rent - June 23-28, 2009
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