Quick post from Escondido...

Hey there... The fact that I'm posting means that I'm procrastinating in my Plaid Tidings homework. Okay... I'm taking a break. That sounds better.


We're splitting our rehearsal time between a couple spaces. Well, mostly we're in the lobby of the Welk Resort Theatre. Here's a photo taken during a break time. Yes, in the background you can see a life size cut-out of Lawrence Welk that you can pose next to. (A one-a and a two-a...)

We also spent our first session today at a local ballet studio where Humphrey caught a grasshopper staring into the mirror, likely hoping to pick up a couple of our fancy Plaid mooooves. This show is a BEAR! I have so much homework to do. But it will be a super fun time when it's all up on its feet and running.



I also want to post a couple pics of the nieces and nephews. There's Jack as the Human Torch and Maddie as Snow White. And then there's Karson, Kelli, and Kobe karving pumpkins. Looks like Karson wasn't having a great time at this particular moment. Ha! Well, as I jump back into my homework, happy birthday to my buddy Roller. And happy November to you all! Go vote. Peace and love to you.

Whirlwind trip: St. Paul & Chicago!

I'm back! I had such a great vacation and visit with my bro and his family in St. Paul AND with friends in Chicago. It was just the perfect time of togetherness and autumn fun. Here's a rundown about the trip, but it has to be quick... I'm also packing to head down to Escondido to start Plaid Tidings rehearsals. The whirlwind continues. But here's a recap...


My brother Jordan lives in St. Paul with his wife Aimee and kids Maddie and Jack. We had a great time carving pumpkins and visiting the mall and apple orchard. They were the hosts with the most and we ate very well and had lots of fun. It was SO lovely to see the family and I look forward to the next time I can visit.



After this lovely time, I headed south to Chicago to visit friends: Roller is directing a kids' production of Joseph..., Michelle and Mindy and Kerry are in Wicked (and I got to see Michelle jump into the role of Galinda), Kristen is in Turn of the Century at the Goodman, Lisa is staying incredibly busy and her boyfriend Rob is playing Carl Perkins in the amazing Million Dollar Quartet (just closed at the Goodman, transferring to the Apollo). My time there was a hoot... pumpkin patch, pizza, Halloween party, my first visit to Cracker Barrel and lots more fun. It was so good to see the peeps.

So here I am getting set for the next adventure. My next entry will likely feature the Plaid gang as we woodshed tons of crazy vocal charts and practice mooooves. Also, stay tuned for an art update or two. Life's full and I'm so thankful. Take care, all! Peace and love. Remember to vote.