T.O.D.
This wasn't really a play, but a short story by Evan Hunter (THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE). As I recall, the title was THE LAST SPIN.
Back when I was a junior in high school, my late friend, Gene Rice, discovered this short story about two teens from rival gangs who are chosen by their respective gangs to play a game of Russian roulette in order to avoid an all-out gang war. The survivor's gang wins the territory.
The two kids start out as enemies, but as they pass the gun back and forth, they bond and, just before the final trigger is pulled, they decide to "screw the gangs". Unfortunately the last chamber is not empty.
I adapted the short story into play form, a rather simple task, and Gene and I presented it in front of the Drama class. It went over so well, and the teacher and school principal considered it such a good life lesson, that over the next few weeks, they brought different classes in to see our play.
We were a hit!
This next weekend, I believe I will start pulling more things for the Connecticut libraries.
So, I guess it is Housecleaning Monday.
Jane, I haven’t seen Shape of Water yet but Sally Hawkins gave a better performance in Maudie. Margot Robbie in I, Tonya and Siamese Ronan in Lady Bird were both better than McDormand, an actress I usually love.
As for Rockwell, I think Woody Harrelson in the same movie gave a better performance.
Hawkins was wonderful in Shape of Water.
Monday morning greetings!
...and it's snowing in SW Ohio...
Monday morning greetings!
...and it's snowing in SW Ohio...
So TCB and Jane, before I contact the theater - what are your thoughts as to whether you'll want seats that June 14th night. (I'm hoping since neither Skip nor I will be asking for any unique seating the rest of the run (people who've mentioned going to the regular perfs have been able to buy easily online; all perfs AFTER the 14th are there, but the 14th is not), the 14th seating will be easy.
It's a day for staying indoors!
But I must, at some point this afternoon, walk the trash can down to the road for tomorrow's pickup. And I'm on my last two K-cups so a quick trip to Stew Leonard's is in order.
T.O.D.
This wasn't really a play, but a short story by Evan Hunter (THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE). As I recall, the title was THE LAST SPIN.
Back when I was a junior in high school, my late friend, Gene Rice, discovered this short story about two teens from rival gangs who are chosen by their respective gangs to play a game of Russian roulette in order to avoid an all-out gang war. The survivor's gang wins the territory.
The two kids start out as enemies, but as they pass the gun back and forth, they bond and, just before the final trigger is pulled, they decide to "screw the gangs". Unfortunately the last chamber is not empty.
I adapted the short story into play form, a rather simple task, and Gene and I presented it in front of the Drama class. It went over so well, and the teacher and school principal considered it such a good life lesson, that over the next few weeks, they brought different classes in to see our play.
We were a hit!
Birding Monday is canceled today. My Birding Buddy needs to see her cardiologist before we can go out again.
I have not seen Three Billboards yet although my library has the dvd. But I did see The Shape of Water this weekend. OMG that was the strangest movie! I didn't hate it. But I definitely did not love it.
There's something there, according to the ultrasound. Must have a CT scan Wednesday and follow on Monday. Doctor isn’t worried. Says I shouldn’t be either.
George, so you'd be on for seeing that combo preview-final dress.
I've never had a production I wrote that had a "Pay what you can" first showing. Always either a totally-free final dress, or regular price from first perf in the (admittedly not so vast) past. I have no idea if that make seats harder to get for that night, easier to get, or maybe means nothing for seat demand.
Yesterday on Facebook:
The earth cannot be flat, if it were, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.
There's something there, according to the ultrasound. Must have a CT scan Wednesday and follow on Monday. Doctor isn’t worried. Says I shouldn’t be either.
T.O.D.
This wasn't really a play, but a short story by Evan Hunter (THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE). As I recall, the title was THE LAST SPIN.
Back when I was a junior in high school, my late friend, Gene Rice, discovered this short story about two teens from rival gangs who are chosen by their respective gangs to play a game of Russian roulette in order to avoid an all-out gang war. The survivor's gang wins the territory.
The two kids start out as enemies, but as they pass the gun back and forth, they bond and, just before the final trigger is pulled, they decide to "screw the gangs". Unfortunately the last chamber is not empty.
I adapted the short story into play form, a rather simple task, and Gene and I presented it in front of the Drama class. It went over so well, and the teacher and school principal considered it such a good life lesson, that over the next few weeks, they brought different classes in to see our play.
We were a hit!
Birding Monday is canceled today. My Birding Buddy needs to see her cardiologist before we can go out again.
Good heart vibes for your Birding Buddy.
There's something there, according to the ultrasound. Must have a CT scan Wednesday and follow on Monday. Doctor isn’t worried. Says I shouldn’t be either.
TOD 2
Both halves of Romance/Romance
Neil Simon’s Visitors from London
No Exit
Tax return arrived today.
Thanks for the vibes. I’m rather numb. Which should suit me well when I go to the dentist tomorrow.
Thanks for the vibes. I’m rather numb. Which should suit me well when I go to the dentist tomorrow.
Emotionally or physically?
Thanks for the vibes. I’m rather numb. Which should suit me well when I go to the dentist tomorrow.
Emotionally or physically?
A little of both.
I read that Harry Anderson died today. He was only 65. I always enjoyed him on Night Court.
On a more uplifting note, here is a video of Spencer cheering on the runners during the cold, windy Boston Marathon. People are yelling, OMG he is so cute.
Be sure to click on the photo.
https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/986007870666928130
T.O.D.
This wasn't really a play, but a short story by Evan Hunter (THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE). As I recall, the title was THE LAST SPIN.
Back when I was a junior in high school, my late friend, Gene Rice, discovered this short story about two teens from rival gangs who are chosen by their respective gangs to play a game of Russian roulette in order to avoid an all-out gang war. The survivor's gang wins the territory.
The two kids start out as enemies, but as they pass the gun back and forth, they bond and, just before the final trigger is pulled, they decide to "screw the gangs". Unfortunately the last chamber is not empty.
I adapted the short story into play form, a rather simple task, and Gene and I presented it in front of the Drama class. It went over so well, and the teacher and school principal considered it such a good life lesson, that over the next few weeks, they brought different classes in to see our play.
We were a hit!
And the rest, as seen in your books, is history!
DR Jennifer, have you read ARROWOOD by Laura McHugh? If not I think you would like it.
On a more uplifting note, here is a video of Spencer cheering on the runners during the cold, windy Boston Marathon. People are yelling, OMG he is so cute.
Be sure to click on the photo.
https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/986007870666928130
Cute! :D
DR Jennifer, have you read ARROWOOD by Laura McHugh? If not I think you would like it.
Not only have I not read it, but I have never heard of it. Looking at the summary and ratings it doesn't really pique my interest. I have so many mysteries already on my TBR list that I really want to read. Did you really love it?
Went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had a beer, a burger and some nice talk. I feel a little better.
I feel out of it; I haven't seen any of the three Pulitzer drama finalists. That's unusual for me.
Shhhh. Don't tell the Vixter , it's a surprise
The coordinator (who happens to be our Pastor's wife) creates stencils
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5374.0;attach=8132;image)
Shhhh. Don't tell the Vixter , it's a surprise
I have managed to keep the 25 pounds off, in spite of those damn Girl Scout cookies.
My bad leg is beginning to atrophy.
And we had a long talk about prostate cancer.
My bad leg is beginning to atrophy.
And we had a long talk about prostate cancer.
And we had a long talk about prostate cancer.
Why :-\
And we had a long talk about prostate cancer.
Why :-\
Because there are a lo of changes in the way they test, or rather, they no longer test for the disease.
Do you have an idea why you have been feeling sick?
And I am borderline anemic (again).
And I am borderline anemic (again).
Do you need to eat more red meat?
Well, I finished the last Portland, Oregon Antiques Roadshow and I didn't see me or Margo anywhere in the background. Darn!
Well, I finished the last Portland, Oregon Antiques Roadshow and I didn't see me or Margo anywhere in the background. Darn!
That is too bad.