Haines His Way

We have another cool, damp day here, and the temps are expected to pretty much remain this way until Friday.

As for the TOD, in the business a lot of us are in, people seem to hold grudges for quite a long time and usually we find that we can get along quite well without those people.  Personally, I like to mend all fences and bridges at some point in my life, or try to anyway.  There is one actor, however, who lied to me when auditioning for a show and he got in.  I had asked if anyone at the callback could read music, and he raised his hand.  At one point in the rehearsal process, he wasn't getting his harmony and I told him to go home and plunk it out on the piano.  He then told me that he couldn't because he didn't read music.  I'll never cast him again.    But the bottom line, I always try to mend fences and make things right.

DRLaura & Sandra, was that sweet photo with Scotty or Joshie?

Ron, clear sinus vibes!

Vixmom I hope the Vixter and you are much happier in the new troop.  It sounds like a wise decision.  How did you get involved in a group so far from home?  I’m surprised the troop wasn’t close to the Vixter’s school.

I have been quite E&T lately, and I do not feel sorry about it one bit!

It's all been circumstantial, this E&T business, what with grandladding and construction and other whatnot and whatever.  On the other hand, sometimes I find it helpful to take my leave of something that I enjoy, if just to regain my perspective and appreciation when I return.

I definately feel for DRRon, as I've had allergy problems over the past few days.  I've spent too much time on the Eastern Shore, where the pollens are nastier to me than the locals, and the digging going on next door has thrown all sorts of molds and crud into the air, so I too have had lots of breathing problems.  I suggest taking lots of showers, washing all the nastiness out of one's hair and off of one's skin, which helps a great deal.

TOD:  I used to be fast to anger and outbursts.  My problem was, I was usually angry and bursting because of a situation, and not intending to be angry at any person.  The person with whom I would outburst, however, often took it personally.  It took a lot of work on my part to hold my anger back, but once I learned how to do that I managed to keep a lot more friends.

This isn't to say that I don't get angry any more.  I do; i just hold it in.  I've also found that there is, indeed, that elusive thing called "karma."  Nice things will happen to nice people.  Rotten people who do rotten things have a much harder road to travel.  Sometimes karma can be very patient, so I've learned to be patient as well.

If someone I don’t know well treats me poorly I will either walk away or say something and then walk away.  Often I will rant for a few minutes, and that is the end of it.  One of my pet peeves is doing something nice for a stranger, such as holding a door open, without a thank you.  My response is to loudly say “you’re welcome”.  

yes DRLAURA - it seems that Scotty knew what he was doing when he came in that door.

Hmmmm.....well today may be a sad day.  Holly the Zaftig Shar-pei is not doing too well and has what may be her last appointment at the vet.  Of course I have to be at the theatre and can't take her.

Wait and see.

I agree. Common courtesy doesn't cost a dime.

Probably no DVDs for me today. Just got an invitation out to lunch, and by the time I get back, I'll have just enough time to scan through my soap and watch maybe one thing on the DVR before making preparations for tonight's dress rehearsal.

Ditto those sentiments. Sorry to read about this, DR JRand.

Another thing that occupied my morning was getting my guest room in order for my house guest tomorrow night. Yep, my friend who's moving back to town arrives tomorrow night to spend his first night back with me. However, I asked that due to all the commotion with the show, that he find other accommodations during the two weeks of the run. He had no trouble doing that.

Still tryiong to catch up on the past four days.


I just read your very sad post DR Jane.  Please accept my heartfelt, although belated , sympathy.

I lost my Bandit , who I witnessed being born, after 15 years.  I emphathize deeply.

I have had way too much coffee today.

Greetings all, and welcome back after the lovely long weekend.

DR JRand, I am sorry to hear about Holly's continuing illness.  She is in my thoughts.

On brighter notes:

We had a houseguest this weekend:  A dear friend of mine from college.  We met the first week of school and have remained very close for lo these (cough-cough) years.  Though he used to be an actor/dancer, he now heads an agency for fashion stylists/photographers, etc. that belonged to his late partner. After a detour as a sales manager for Merrill Lynch for several years.

At any rate, one of the lovely things we did over the weekend is take in the Geva production of A CHORUS LINE.  (Geva is our local regional theatre, and stands for -- for those who are curious -- Genesee Valley.)

At any rate, they usually cast out of NYC, which is all well and good.  And they have several "regulars," especially for the musicals.  These are people who are just this side of actual stardom, but certainly have reputations in the business.  Well, one of our "regulars" has returned, essaying the role of Cassie.  This is a twice Tony-nominated actress.  Vocally, she was fine, if not stellar.  Acting-wise, she was fine.  Just one problem:  She can't dance (an ersatz FOLLIES reference).

Oh, she can "move."  She could get by in her Tony nominated roles.  But she is ill-equipped to tackle "Music and the Mirror."  (And was huffing and puffing through the rest of the scene that follows her number.)  

This was most certainly a case of Sheila being robbed of a job.

In other news, the Dear Partner and I will be sailing for Bermuda a week from this Saturday.  It's a vacation that is sorely needed, and marks our fourth visit to this beautiful island (Actually, a chain of islands.  Or archipelago, if you will.)

Busy, busy, busy.