Anyway I'm having a great time of life now. Kim and I are looking for places to live, and that shouldn't take long, it's just finding the time to go and do it. I know a couple of folks have suggested neighborhoods and areas around them, but a comprehensive list of what's available and at what prices in said neighborhoods could go a long way in helping us make a decision.
Rehearsals are going good. I'm reminded of the old days again. Except in one aspect, but I'll not get into that here. You all know my grievances. But two out of three ain't bad, and when those two outshine the third tenfold then that makes for a good time being had by all. I'm really enjoying myself and that's what's important. And I think everyone else is having a fun time too. Sure there are times when we might get on each other's nerves, but I've seen worse drama go on backstage.
This time of year also makes me really miss the 5o5th. It was this time of year when I enlisted in a World War II Parachute Infantry Company. Reenactors for those who might think I just lost my mind. I've been inactive for a couple of years now. It's expensive being a reenactor. My boots alone cost $100 and don't get me started on the uniform. But it was fun. Esp the Living Histories, events where we would show the public what was used and how. Talking to Vets from the war, watching the expression of our soldiers today as they try to imagine pushing back the enemy lines with what we used in 1944 and realizing that they don't have it quite as bad as they once thought. That feeling that you are part of something that's bigger than you, and taking the stories of the vets and having them entrust that to you to keep their memory living long after they are gone.
I miss that.
Now that I have a job that pays well enough, I want to get into better shape. This show is helping me on that but I want to get to where I'm not winded by climbing a flight of stairs, I want to loose this belly of mine. When I get all that accomplished, I'll rejoin my Brothers in Arms.
In the mean time, I'm enjoying life. It's spring, which means my sinuses are about to go nuts. You only thought I was acting with Beast - the reality is that I was so sick that the Beast voice was really MY voice. :-)
Well I guess I don't have anything else coherent to blog about. Just thought I would at least try to keep this thing weekly.
My life really isn't that exciting though.
6 comments:
I'm not certain, but it sure looks like Harry Bailey in that photo. He's my nephew and he's a war hero!
Regarding the show, it wouldn't be the same without you. So, thanks for hanging with us...even if you're gonna kill me later.
Yellow IS the color of happiness!
I am glad you are having a good time doing Sugar.
I just told Laura Michelle tonight that I like having Tony in my life again and that I need more Tony. I have a fever; and the only prescription is more Tony! You are a good man my friend and loved by many!
It is really good to hear you are enjoying yourself and things are looking up from your perspective. I've learned that people can tell you how great things are or how much fun something is, but YOU have to see it and experience it. I'm glad you are feeling it now.
I wanna be a reenactor!!!!!!!!!!! No seriously, WWII?! Awesome! I mean, not that WWII was awesome because obviously that was a heinous tragedy, but reenacting that time period?! Kick ass! I was born in the wrong decade at the very least....I think wrong century is more like it. I always wanted to be one of those strong, independent women in the 1800s. So much more fun when it's just not allowed :) How does one get involved in reenacting?
You miss those "Cogsworth and Beast" moments backstage panting for air and water!!
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