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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

I remember Mom...

In fact, it was Mom who set me in front of the old TV sometime in the 60s and introduced me to a sweet, funny, poignant movie called I REMEMBER MAMA. This month, I will, from time to time, be rembering Mom who slipped out of this world last Christmas Eve. Today, adventurer2 left me a comment on this post I wrote back in 2008, reminding me that it was there, as well as bringing back to mind the event. Mom's Shining Moment Mom has always been a very practical person, not given to the making of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Theater News

Charlie didn't get one of the four male parts in Bill Pullman's THE WILD HUNT, but they will be calling him regarding some of his other relevant skills. Meanwhile, he is currently directing a short piece for a sort of anthology production called Theatregasm, an annual showcase of off-beat one-acts. His is a funny little gem called OYVEH MARIA, about the goings-on in a certain stable when a certain new mother's mother turns up with a casserole and some guilt trips. He didn't write it, though he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 30, 2015

Sunny Monday

It was, anyway... sunny all day! Last night's snow melted off most of the streets, though ours is always the last to go. I used 4 wheel drive this morning, but not this afternoon. Charlie substitute-taught in the morning, and is up in Denver at the audtions now, or on his way home if he didn't make the next cut. I will be on my own--well, Davy will be here--for Christmas holidays so I thought I would not get a tree this year, just throw a bit of greenery around the railings and this and that.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

a night, two mornings and a day...

https://flic.kr/p/BurUci The moon the first night here was full and brilliant, but veiled by the misty mountain clouds. The morning sun in the trees... on the landscapes to the west... a short drive to Hi Meadows, from here at Lo Meadows... This morning's gibbous moon was aglow in the western sky... And birds... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

What's Thanksgiving without a bit of drama?

We came up here from Colorado Springs yesterday, having heard that today's weather held ice and snow for today, and arrived just before dark. Good thing, too: the way here is long and winding, and without a GPS on board, we'd probably never have arrived at all! It is remote and lovely, but icy roads make travelling dubious. This morning there was no new snow, but icy fog had coated the trees with hoarfrost, and the surrounding pine/fir/aspen forest was enchanted with it. Some deer came by just... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thanksgiving in the mountains

Yesterday afternoon, Charlie, Rob and I drove up to Bailey, CO. It's about 9000 feet above sea-level, and the home of my best pal from high school who now lives with one of her daughters and son-in-law. The kids went off to his parents for the holiday, so she invited us to share turkey and trimmings. There is a great chance we will be snowed in with a 16 lb turkey, and trimmings, and 3 fridges full of food, not to mention, freezers and cupboards, plenty of warmth in a lovely house. Meanwhile, I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

They didn't waste any time.

Charlie got the call-back! Sign in to see full entry.

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and here at home...

A few images of the tail ends of autumn and the first winds of winter... https://flic.kr/p/B29pwC and... click to the left. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Audition follow-up

Charlie's audition went well today, and he will not be surprised if he gets the call-back for next week. While there are only 4 spots for male actors, they expressed interest in his penny-whistle prowess, and might also call on him for some other aspect of the show. He has experience not only in sound design, but has designed sound effects for The Wild Hunt before, for his Live Action Role Play group. That's the project: a one-week workshop culminating in a presentation of The Wild Hunt,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Driving to Denver

...where Charlie has wangled himself an audition at noon today for a project with Bill Pullman. If the name is slightly familiar, you might have seen him as the President in INDEPENDENCE DAY, or maybe as the biologist in LAKE PLACID. In other words, this is the biggest time thing Charlie has auditioned for yet. When he sent in his head shots and resume, they told him auditions had closed, but ended up making an appointment for him to come in anyway. Last night we spent a couple of hours... Sign in to see full entry.

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