This one was for Les Miserables. Musically it is by far my favorite show. Yes, there are many other shows that do have some good music, but this one has always captivated me, particularly since the story is a favorite to boot. I still must see a live stage version sometime for reference, but this one sure fit the bill for me on a cold Texas Sunday ( Read more... )

They can be really nice.

Mine was...

Carl and I met at Bolsa on the edge of the Bishop Arts district in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas. I had long heard good things about it and am really glad Carl decided on this place to treat me to my first birthday present of the season. I was still feeling a bit peaky due to the urinary tract infection I was ( Read more... )

 I did not thing it was possible. I did not think I would ever have as great a night as I had on Friday and then follow it up with a full day that included ending it at the Eagle in Dallas and have it be at least as good as the previous one. But I guess lightning can strike twice.

Now mind you it was a busy day. I got up early to finish laundry, ( Read more... )

 And this time I am serious.

I thought I would try something I never have before. I have cut out as many of the "starchy" carbs as I can stand out of my diet. No potatoes or chips have crossed my lip, save for a few nacho chips for a taco salad, but they are whole grain. I have cut out all bread except for whole grain as well, and even that I am ( Read more... )

 I hope so - I have loved poetry since quite young, both reading and writing it. Well, attempting to write it. When I was a teenager I wrote really bad angst filled free form poetry that actually got published in a state journal in NC. Sad thing is I never got a copy of the journal like I was supposed to and have now lost the original drafts I had ( Read more... )

I had to read Les Miserables in HS for a literature class and fell in love with the story and the theme of redemption that happens over and again in it in the midst of misery, tragedy, and god knows all the horror that the characters faced. Then the musical came out in the mid-80's and as soon as I had a chance I got hold of the soundtrack. I ( Read more... )

So I posted a political thought today that evolved into what became a bit of a nasty fight between two close friends - REAL friends in the flesh that I have met in person and love each in his own way. They however do not know each other from Adam's house cat.

Anyway, my status update read...

I really believe the if the Republicans don't watch it they ( Read more... )

Day 22. A song that you listen to when you’re sad

Actually, when I am sad, oftentimes it is bacuase I have had an attack on my self-esteem and my self-image is feeling pretty shattered. I have to admit that sometimes I will give in and listen to something totally weepy and have a good cry. However, mostly I love to hear a song of defiance, or at ( Read more... )

I am singing again. Tonight I attended my first rehearsal with Resounding Harmony, a mixed SATB chorus conducted by Dr. Tim Seelig, formerly with Turtle Creek Chorale. I am not the only former Turtle Creek Chorale member who has gravitated to this group.

Resounding Harmony was founded specifically to sing concerts to raise money for local charities ( Read more... )

Songs rarely make me feel sad in and of themselves. If I associate a song with any hint of sadness it normally was heard in context of an incredibly sad song in a movie or other performance. However, there is a song that when I hear often stirs a bit of melancholia and longing, but also has notes of hope associated as well. It is a gorgeous ( Read more... )