In the mail, I received a promotional for a new magazine that looks very interesting to me. Called "Ode" -- meaning a song of joy-- it is billed as a magazine for intelligent optimists.
That category I like. it is neither age, political, nor consumer oriented. I am excited to subscribe, actually. Edited by a French man, it apparently explores many of the social and environmental challenges and questions that we face as problem-solvers in our world, and does not take it for granted that the American's have all the answers.
Perhaps you, my friends, would also like to check in to 'Ode'.
enjoy.LM
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
check it out
One of the cast members made a youtube 'trailer'.
you can see a 'bit' about the play Moon Over Buffalo at this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PraSWDFLmNg
If this doesn't work, you can go to youtube.com and search for Moon Over Buffalo, and WCT's version is one of 3 current ones.
and My most famous line is featured, even tho they have billed me as "leigh" playing Ethel.
There will be a full-length video made of a performance soon, also. so, hopefully, I will be able to send that for my parents to see. LM
you can see a 'bit' about the play Moon Over Buffalo at this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PraSWDFLmNg
If this doesn't work, you can go to youtube.com and search for Moon Over Buffalo, and WCT's version is one of 3 current ones.
and My most famous line is featured, even tho they have billed me as "leigh" playing Ethel.
There will be a full-length video made of a performance soon, also. so, hopefully, I will be able to send that for my parents to see. LM
Thursday, July 17, 2008
full moon over Buffalo
the play has now begun it's second week.
small crowd tonight, but lots of laughing .
they 'got' most of the zingers. .even tho, after 4 days off, we were not as sharp as we should be (the cast). one of our concession volunteers introduced himself as from Russell, so he figured out who I was from reading my bio.
the cast members were truly crazy tonight. I believe it may be the full moon.
it is running faster each night
the AC is now working at the theater, thank goodness; thanks to a very special volunteer who is related to one of my AGI staff members. All the board members are pleased too.
but it's still hot for the actors.
LM
small crowd tonight, but lots of laughing .
they 'got' most of the zingers. .even tho, after 4 days off, we were not as sharp as we should be (the cast). one of our concession volunteers introduced himself as from Russell, so he figured out who I was from reading my bio.
the cast members were truly crazy tonight. I believe it may be the full moon.
it is running faster each night
the AC is now working at the theater, thank goodness; thanks to a very special volunteer who is related to one of my AGI staff members. All the board members are pleased too.
but it's still hot for the actors.
LM
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Baby steps
Eleanor, the little inspirational toddler, has headed back home to Wisconsin with her parents. Her mommy arranged for a photo session, and we have some marvelous pictures of her with her 2 cousins--my 3 grandkids. I'll try to post. She had new shoes on that day, with good solid soles, and she showed off in them; took her first witnessed 'alone' steps while being photographed-- but not with a video cam.
But it was a proud moment, and set her confidence up to take more steps in the play area of the studio where there were several other toddlers walking around.
It reminds me of the quote I heard years ago by a Native American woman who was interviewing for my job as Exec. Dir. at NCCJ when I was leaving to go to seminary. She said she made it a habit to look for 'little wins' to keep her motivated to keep going during the tough times.
Why is it that that more often we see and dwell on the negatives and 'losses' in life? Does the media groom us to critique and judge every single thing? How can we remind ourselves and convince the younger generation to look for the silver lining, and 'little wins'. . .and know that they must take 'baby steps' before they can walk the road of life? Have we missed that important reminder about growing up? Why must we feel that all our accomplishments must be 'news-worthy' or measured in a raise or good grades from the teacher? Dear God. help us see the joys in life that are from you, and not man-made.
LM
But it was a proud moment, and set her confidence up to take more steps in the play area of the studio where there were several other toddlers walking around.
It reminds me of the quote I heard years ago by a Native American woman who was interviewing for my job as Exec. Dir. at NCCJ when I was leaving to go to seminary. She said she made it a habit to look for 'little wins' to keep her motivated to keep going during the tough times.
Why is it that that more often we see and dwell on the negatives and 'losses' in life? Does the media groom us to critique and judge every single thing? How can we remind ourselves and convince the younger generation to look for the silver lining, and 'little wins'. . .and know that they must take 'baby steps' before they can walk the road of life? Have we missed that important reminder about growing up? Why must we feel that all our accomplishments must be 'news-worthy' or measured in a raise or good grades from the teacher? Dear God. help us see the joys in life that are from you, and not man-made.
LM
Saturday, July 5, 2008
words
As we wait for Eleanor to begin to 'speak' in intelligent words, I have recently had several other revelations about words:
1. how easy it is to use the words we think are easy to understand, and make assumptions that others are 'understanding' us, but communication is just not happening.
2. when trying to convey the nuances of a playwright's supreme talent, how many times those of us who attempt to memorize our part in the script fail to understand the original intent.
3. how difficult it is to communicate at all when we have not been raised with the same values and mother tongue.
4. Language alone is so inadequate; it is the body language and emotion that we add that truly make it meaningful.. .
and so, charades is not really so ridiculous. it is with such gestures and 'hints' that we can really get to the same 'word' or meaning that we are trying to pass along.
people who have lost the ability to speak can still manage to get their needs met, such as if they have had a stroke. what is most important is an empathetic listener. . someone who can really connect with the one with whom really want to relate. LM
1. how easy it is to use the words we think are easy to understand, and make assumptions that others are 'understanding' us, but communication is just not happening.
2. when trying to convey the nuances of a playwright's supreme talent, how many times those of us who attempt to memorize our part in the script fail to understand the original intent.
3. how difficult it is to communicate at all when we have not been raised with the same values and mother tongue.
4. Language alone is so inadequate; it is the body language and emotion that we add that truly make it meaningful.. .
and so, charades is not really so ridiculous. it is with such gestures and 'hints' that we can really get to the same 'word' or meaning that we are trying to pass along.
people who have lost the ability to speak can still manage to get their needs met, such as if they have had a stroke. what is most important is an empathetic listener. . someone who can really connect with the one with whom really want to relate. LM
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