I'm liking this language app that, in my opinion, is much better than DuoLingo. Also, I've yet to see a single ICE recruitment advert on there... So another way better than DuoLingo.
I just reached a new Milestone in Estonian! Dare to join me? See if you can catch up: dropsapp.page.link/a7GT
The only song for this year's celebrations
Happy 4th of July!
open.spotify.com/track/1Ztfx8...
Casting has started for "Ingvar!" Really excited to see how this cast comes together. And can't wait to meet the translator this weekend!
That is the one. I don't do the choreo when I'm directing, so these are resources for my choreographer.
I've recently ordered two separate stage fighting reference books for a weapon that most people wouldn't need. I, however, will once again have this weapon appearing on stage come December. Care to guess what it is?
"Miss Holmes" at Centerstage in Federal Way was a lot of fun. The fights were particularly good. I wish they'd credited the fight choreographer in their program. Who did the fights?
An odd thing I was reminded of a couple of times this week: one can go out and do things and not post about them publicly. We don't have to broadcast our every activity or behavior.
For the first time since I started playing in 1984, I've finally guided a wagon all the way to Oregon! #OregonTrail #Apple2e #Nintendoswitch
That's reassuring. Thank you
I have now lived in Seattle for 6 years. Generally, I still feel like a newcomer.
Norway and Wales represent! Spain and Estonia, too! At CSz's Vision Euro Song Contest!
Foods before Comedy Sports
If you are on Letterboxd, you should follow me. I've just joined, so there's not a lot of content from me yet, but... the SAG Awards nominations will happen relatively soon, and at that point I'll be tracking my reactions on there. Join in!
boxd.it/chefH
I had surgery back in February to correct breathing issues that were making it hard for me to lie prone, let alone sleep well. After reading this, I'm glad I did.
Showing the finished product
This past weekend, Ali and I put up our annual Book Tree Christmas Tree. It's quite an undertaking. This year's tree used 271 of the 323 green hardcover books that we had prepared. Next year we will have to expand the tree's footprint in order to be able to fit them all in.
So... fifty-one feels just fine. Low-key birthday. Placing labels and stamps on postcards. Lots of postcards.
So, Gen Z has rebranded sleeping your way to the top? I guess "Throning" sounds better, so long as you don't associate it with toilet terms.
Very sorry to learn that Chicago arts journalist Kris Vire has passed away. Condolence to all who knew him and who appreciated his work.
Just got called up to the podium where they told me that it is my seat that has the faulty armrest. Apparently, I don't get a table/tray for this flight. The agent looked like she expected me to go mental. And, quite relieved when I said I had no problem with it.
Boarding on my flight has been delayed due to maintenance on ... An armrest. Yup
Helping my parents move into a senior living facility for the rest of the week. Will be good to see them. Also, sad to go through decades' worth of stuff. Didn't expect to do this sort of sorting until they'd passed.
Cool! I'll look into it.
I'm looking for suggestions of plays to see in Mpls/St Paul on Saturday evening (11/16). Anyone I know in a show that needs to have me see it?
This is a terrific show, and more people need to see it!
joegriffin.bandcamp.com
One of my favorite musicians has a new album out called "Passage". Check it out!
Starting the day at a pet opthalmologist. One of our cats has been blind for what is likely a few months now. Now to figure out the why and the how...
Starting to feel a little better after a couple days of something flu-like. Still, postponed the start of my play's workshop until next week so I don't get the cast sick.
It's been one week since my septoplasty and turbinoplasty surgery. Probably will be working remotely for a few more days. But, recovery seems to be going well.