Searching for Direction & Purpose in Life's Sea of Opportunities
This past holiday season brought with it not only our new house, but I received some awesome kitchen implements. I've previously written about another culinary right tool for the job - which ended up being more of a miss ultimately. Hopefully these end up having more longevity. The gift I got from DH2U was the… Continue reading Right Tool
At the end of my cheese tasting post, I hinted at big news to come, and now it arrived: The reason I had the tasting party was to figure out which cheese to perfect ... to enter it at the Fair! During my cheese class, the instructor mentioned this cheese competition. I thought she was… Continue reading Fair Day
This past weekend I had the pleasure of joining Ms. M for a new play reading at The Old Globe Theatre. Each year they showcase new works in development at their New Voices Festival in this reading format – no sets or costumes, only the cast with chairs, music stands, and in this case, a… Continue reading Unexpected Depths
Five years ago today I suffered the injury that ended my dancing career. I remember the training session well. Kurt and I weren't meeting that day; I went to the studio by myself to practice. I was going through my special playlist of two songs for each of the 10 dances. Once the playlist was over,… Continue reading What I learned from dance
Recently Ms. M and I were on one of our many monthly adventures when she brought up how big a role music played in her life when she was growing up. Her whole family listened to and sang the songs of musical theatre. She beamed as she remembered an audition piece she had done in college of… Continue reading Soundtracks of Our Lives
I am fortunate to live in a city that possesses a big, live theatre presence. There is everything from the Old Globe Theatre, the highest level of performances here, to a wide variety of other playhouses, along with some niche production groups. I used to attend the Globe quite frequently, but lately it has only been… Continue reading Live Theatre
Last year Ms. M set up a Ladies' Game Day. Once a month a group of us would get together and play board (or card) games. It was fun, and the ladies are wonderful. Although my life got too busy for me continue, I'm so glad I was a part, especially since it reawakened my… Continue reading Playing Games
Back in high school, I had a hard time learning to style my hair. Having a cowlick smack dab in the middle of my forehead (thanks, Dad!) ruled out all center part hairstyles. Come to think of it, that was probably a blessing in disguise. I really came into my own when I learned the… Continue reading 80s Hair Revival
When I took my driving test at age 19, I was completely shocked that I passed on the first try. At the end of our route, I looked at my evaluator, bracing myself for the worst. "You passed. Excellent job! I'll go inside. Park the car and meet me in there." I waited until she was inside… Continue reading Driving Late Bloomer
At my birthday dinner this year, I mentioned to Ms. M that for gift giving purposes, all she had to do was think of what a 1950's housewife would like. Ever since I said it, I realized there was even more truth to it than I had intended. The infamous "they" ask, "What would do… Continue reading When I Grow Up
Grown Up, Now What? 