I sat in the audience yesterday for the first performance of The Wiz. The kids were GREAT! And Dorothy (my DIT) was awesome. Keep in mind, it is a middle school performance, but the kids were funny, and entertaining, and having a blast. And DIT handled her business like a real pro. I was nervous as HELL! I was sweating bullets- wondering if she was going to hit all of her notes, forget any lines, and so on. I am happy to say that none of that happened. The jitters have abated. Two performances down, and three to go.
As for Barack, while he held his own against Hillary, he didn't give her the good ole' fashioned butt-whupping I was hoping for. Seems like HC ain't giving up without a fight. Barack needs to get to strategizing against McCain. He can't do that while he's duking it out with the She-Clinton. Of course, network execs and anchors are loving it. I'm just saying, it's getting too close for my comfort, which is making me a little jittery.
This diva wants a decisive victory for Obama- and now.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Today...
I saw DIT sing on stage for the first time. I have to say, I was wowed. I have seen her act, so that is not a big deal, and I've seen her sing in church, but today, I sat in on the last hour of rehearsal and saw her do them both, with some minor dancing in between. My heart leapt when she put her heart and soul into "Home". And you would have thought that her theater arts teacher was her mother because this woman was smiling from ear to ear, and so proud. Tomorrow is her first performance, and I am so ready to see it all together. The best thing about it all is that she is having a blast. She is doing what she loves. And that makes me happy.
On the political front, I can't wait for the election results to start rolling in. MSNBC, ABC, and CNN will be my channels tonight. LOL.
On the political front, I can't wait for the election results to start rolling in. MSNBC, ABC, and CNN will be my channels tonight. LOL.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Gadget Ho Strikes Again...
See, what had happened was, last fall, I traded my sucky Altima for a Jeep Liberty (I love, love, love SUVs, but especially Jeeps- just don't like to drive big ones). Being the frugal woman that I am (read that as cheap) I usually just get the car the way they ship it from the factory.
Well, since I am huge iPod lover and user, I decided to replace my factory cd/radio w/ a fancy-shmancy Alpine car stereo with iPod Control. (Mr. Lover Lover was supposed to talk me into the less tricked out model- but he simply encouraged the extravagance- God bless him. Satellite radio will be on my gift list for the holidays- hint hint. My new sound system can handle it with ease. Who knows, I may even need a speaker upgrade.)
So, seeing as how I will be spending a lot of time in the car this week as the taxi driver to and from The Wiz rehearsals, I will have my handy-dandy iPod friendly car stereo rockin' out to whatever my mood desires. Yay me.
Well, since I am huge iPod lover and user, I decided to replace my factory cd/radio w/ a fancy-shmancy Alpine car stereo with iPod Control. (Mr. Lover Lover was supposed to talk me into the less tricked out model- but he simply encouraged the extravagance- God bless him. Satellite radio will be on my gift list for the holidays- hint hint. My new sound system can handle it with ease. Who knows, I may even need a speaker upgrade.)
So, seeing as how I will be spending a lot of time in the car this week as the taxi driver to and from The Wiz rehearsals, I will have my handy-dandy iPod friendly car stereo rockin' out to whatever my mood desires. Yay me.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wiz Hell
It' official. Wiz Hell has begun. This afternoon, I was subjected to a flurry of phone calls from DIT, her grandmother, my girlfriends, and parents of other students. Everyone is trying to get on the same page for next week. I think most of the details have been worked out, but I still have the weekend for the unknown. I'm so glad I decided to take time off from work next week.
Don't worry, I'll at least drop a few lines to update ya'll on the musical, and you know I will have plenty to talk about after the primary returns come in Tuesday night.
Until then, enjoy Stephanie Mills singing one of my favorite songs of all time: Home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrvQrYi7mGU
Geffen records has removed the embedded code, so you'll have to go to YouTube's website to it. If you have the time, it's so worth it- not the cheesy videography and lipsync, but the great song.
Don't worry, I'll at least drop a few lines to update ya'll on the musical, and you know I will have plenty to talk about after the primary returns come in Tuesday night.
Until then, enjoy Stephanie Mills singing one of my favorite songs of all time: Home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrvQrYi7mGU
Geffen records has removed the embedded code, so you'll have to go to YouTube's website to it. If you have the time, it's so worth it- not the cheesy videography and lipsync, but the great song.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Movie season is coming!
I love, love, love movies. And late spring, early summer is my favorite time of the year because usually once a week, from May-August, a movie that I am interested in seeing will be released. And then again from the end of October to December when they release all the holiday movies. Yay me!!!
So here is a line up of movies I want to see in 2008!
1. Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns- March 21. (Yes, I know, cheesy. What can I say?)
2. X-Men Origins: Wolverine- May 1
3. Sex In the City- May 30
4. The Happening (M. Night Shymalan)- June 13
5. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D- July 11 (Brendan Frasier ya'll!)
6. The Dark Knight- July 18
7. The Mummy 3- August 1 (Brendan again)
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- November 21
9. Jurassic Park 4- TBA
10. Confessions of a Shopaholic- TBA (If you have not read this book, do so in the coming months. Funny as hell!)
These are the things I think about on long rides from Columbia to Charleston after a day of training. Sigh
So here is a line up of movies I want to see in 2008!
1. Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns- March 21. (Yes, I know, cheesy. What can I say?)
2. X-Men Origins: Wolverine- May 1
3. Sex In the City- May 30
4. The Happening (M. Night Shymalan)- June 13
5. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D- July 11 (Brendan Frasier ya'll!)
6. The Dark Knight- July 18
7. The Mummy 3- August 1 (Brendan again)
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- November 21
9. Jurassic Park 4- TBA
10. Confessions of a Shopaholic- TBA (If you have not read this book, do so in the coming months. Funny as hell!)
These are the things I think about on long rides from Columbia to Charleston after a day of training. Sigh
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Fear and Loathing in Ohio
Ok, so Mr. Lover Lover and I watched the debates last night. He kept shushing me when Barack was speaking and I would make comments. He didn't seem to mind so much when it was Hillary that I was talking over. Anywho, the debate served as our entertainment for the night.
My impressions:
-Hillary is running scared. She can't seem to get her footing right now.
-Barack is getting more polished, more in control by the day. He is looking less like an upstart to Hillary and her pals and more like the guy who is going to steamroll his way into the White House.
I read a great op-ed piece on www.nytimes.com this morning by Maureen Dowd. She writes:
The fact that Obama is exceptionally easy in his skin has made Hillary almost jump out of hers. She can’t turn on her own charm and wit because she can’t get beyond what she sees as the deep injustice of Obama not waiting his turn. Her sunshine-colored jackets on the trail hardly disguise the fact that she’s pea-green with envy.
After saying she found her “voice” in New Hampshire, she has turned into Sybil. We’ve had Experienced Hillary, Soft Hillary, Hard Hillary, Misty Hillary, Sarcastic Hillary, Joined-at-the-Hip-to-Bill Hillary, Her-Own-Person-Who-Just-Happens-to-Be-Married-to-a-Former-President Hillary, It’s-My-Turn Hillary, Cuddly Hillary, Let’s-Get-Down-in-the-Dirt-and-Fight-Like-Dogs Hillary.
Just as in the White House, when her cascading images and hairstyles became dizzying and unsettling, suggesting that the first lady woke up every day struggling to create a persona, now she seems to think there is a political solution to her problem. If she can only change this or that about her persona, or tear down this or that about Obama’s. But the whirlwind of changes and charges gets wearing.
By threatening to throw the kitchen sink at Obama, the Clinton campaign simply confirmed the fact that they might be going down the drain.
Read the piece in it's entirety. Quite entertaining.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/27/opinion/27dowd.html?ex=1361854800&en=e52cc0a1a83d5aed&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Happy Hump Day
My impressions:
-Hillary is running scared. She can't seem to get her footing right now.
-Barack is getting more polished, more in control by the day. He is looking less like an upstart to Hillary and her pals and more like the guy who is going to steamroll his way into the White House.
I read a great op-ed piece on www.nytimes.com this morning by Maureen Dowd. She writes:
The fact that Obama is exceptionally easy in his skin has made Hillary almost jump out of hers. She can’t turn on her own charm and wit because she can’t get beyond what she sees as the deep injustice of Obama not waiting his turn. Her sunshine-colored jackets on the trail hardly disguise the fact that she’s pea-green with envy.
After saying she found her “voice” in New Hampshire, she has turned into Sybil. We’ve had Experienced Hillary, Soft Hillary, Hard Hillary, Misty Hillary, Sarcastic Hillary, Joined-at-the-Hip-to-Bill Hillary, Her-Own-Person-Who-Just-Happens-to-Be-Married-to-a-Former-President Hillary, It’s-My-Turn Hillary, Cuddly Hillary, Let’s-Get-Down-in-the-Dirt-and-Fight-Like-Dogs Hillary.
Just as in the White House, when her cascading images and hairstyles became dizzying and unsettling, suggesting that the first lady woke up every day struggling to create a persona, now she seems to think there is a political solution to her problem. If she can only change this or that about her persona, or tear down this or that about Obama’s. But the whirlwind of changes and charges gets wearing.
By threatening to throw the kitchen sink at Obama, the Clinton campaign simply confirmed the fact that they might be going down the drain.
Read the piece in it's entirety. Quite entertaining.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/27/opinion/27dowd.html?ex=1361854800&en=e52cc0a1a83d5aed&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Happy Hump Day
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Rainy Day Musings
I love rainy days, especially in the winter. I am grateful when they fall on the weekend. Then I have an excuse for staying in my pj's all day and not leaving the house. I love to sit in my comfy chair and read, nap, then read some more. So right now, I'm staring out of my office window (which has a magnificent view of the parking garage) and wishing that I were home. But enough about me, let's talk about stuff I found while surfing the net today.
US News and World Report has an article on Obama and race. I saw the cover while I was standing in line at Barnes and Noble waiting to pay for a copy of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Franke. DIT has to read it for school. So when I got back to the office, I went online to read the article. ( I sure as hell wasn't going to pay five bucks for something that I could get for free.) Anywho, read the article when you get a chance:
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/campaign-2008/2008/02/15/-does-obamas-winning-streak-prove-that-race-doesnt-matter.html
I'm pretty sure you'll find it as interesting as I did. To sum it up, the fact that Barack is distancing himself from the "old guard" in African American leadership and aligning with younger, snappier politicians such as Deval Patrick and Cory Booker seems to be upsetting to some. I say it's time for the old folks to move out of the way and let the young folks lead. The knowledge and expertise of the old guard can be best used in an advisory/counselor relationship. Some of the best advice I've ever gotten (personally and professionally) have been from women who have been where I am and moved on. When are people going to realize that the people with the "real power" are often behind the scenes? Everyone wants to be the Front Man, but few want to do the real moving and shaking behind the scenes. Anyone who thinks that the President calls all the shots without advice, counsel, or pressure from others is sadly mistaken. Also, I find it interesting that the writer of the article feels that Obama downplays his mother's influence in his life. I have never gotten that impression from him. As a matter of fact, he stated on Oprah years ago, that after he wrote his book Dreams Of My Father, he realized that he should have probably chosen another title because it is misleading in terms of the role his mother had in his life. Anyway, read the article for yourself and tell me what you think. All I know, is no matter what, he will not be able to escape the fact that he checks the box for Black on his census form. So let's talk about something else, already.
While perusing the net today, I read an article on folks being pissed off because of the Starbucks new "Skinny" drink campaign. Give me a break. I don't care what they call it- 90 calories in a tall vanilla latte? Zero fat? I'm in. Shit, make mine a double.
For all the techies out there, Blu Ray won out over HD-DVDs last week. Yeah, Toshiba lost that big time. This is one time where I actually decided to wait it out. We've known for over a year now that it was going to be a death match similar to Beta vs. VHS. My stepdad bought the Beta and my mom the VHS. I'm just saying. Now, I can put my Blu Ray dvd player on my purchase list.
If you are ever interested in how the rest of the world views politics in America, go check out www.bbc.com. I just love it over there. But of course, I'm an African American who is a Anglophile (lover of most things British- don't get it twisted). I'll have to give ya'll the low down on that some time. I can just relate to the Brits and their stiff upper lips, just do it in the name of the Queen and country mentality. Hey, everyone's got something. That just happens to be mine. I mean really, this is the country that gave us Chick Lit. I ain't mad at 'em.
And last but not least, they are starting to talk about the "impending" recession. Enough already. Call it what it is. We are in a recession NOW. There is no recession boogey man waiting to jump out at us at any given moment. George W. opened the door and let him in a long time ago. But those checks in May are going to make everything alright. I know he keeps telling himself that whenever he hears the word "recession".
OK, so I'm in a cynical mood today. I should have gone home to my sofa and listened to the rain on my skylights. Now that is some great me time.
US News and World Report has an article on Obama and race. I saw the cover while I was standing in line at Barnes and Noble waiting to pay for a copy of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Franke. DIT has to read it for school. So when I got back to the office, I went online to read the article. ( I sure as hell wasn't going to pay five bucks for something that I could get for free.) Anywho, read the article when you get a chance:
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/campaign-2008/2008/02/15/-does-obamas-winning-streak-prove-that-race-doesnt-matter.html
I'm pretty sure you'll find it as interesting as I did. To sum it up, the fact that Barack is distancing himself from the "old guard" in African American leadership and aligning with younger, snappier politicians such as Deval Patrick and Cory Booker seems to be upsetting to some. I say it's time for the old folks to move out of the way and let the young folks lead. The knowledge and expertise of the old guard can be best used in an advisory/counselor relationship. Some of the best advice I've ever gotten (personally and professionally) have been from women who have been where I am and moved on. When are people going to realize that the people with the "real power" are often behind the scenes? Everyone wants to be the Front Man, but few want to do the real moving and shaking behind the scenes. Anyone who thinks that the President calls all the shots without advice, counsel, or pressure from others is sadly mistaken. Also, I find it interesting that the writer of the article feels that Obama downplays his mother's influence in his life. I have never gotten that impression from him. As a matter of fact, he stated on Oprah years ago, that after he wrote his book Dreams Of My Father, he realized that he should have probably chosen another title because it is misleading in terms of the role his mother had in his life. Anyway, read the article for yourself and tell me what you think. All I know, is no matter what, he will not be able to escape the fact that he checks the box for Black on his census form. So let's talk about something else, already.
While perusing the net today, I read an article on folks being pissed off because of the Starbucks new "Skinny" drink campaign. Give me a break. I don't care what they call it- 90 calories in a tall vanilla latte? Zero fat? I'm in. Shit, make mine a double.
For all the techies out there, Blu Ray won out over HD-DVDs last week. Yeah, Toshiba lost that big time. This is one time where I actually decided to wait it out. We've known for over a year now that it was going to be a death match similar to Beta vs. VHS. My stepdad bought the Beta and my mom the VHS. I'm just saying. Now, I can put my Blu Ray dvd player on my purchase list.
If you are ever interested in how the rest of the world views politics in America, go check out www.bbc.com. I just love it over there. But of course, I'm an African American who is a Anglophile (lover of most things British- don't get it twisted). I'll have to give ya'll the low down on that some time. I can just relate to the Brits and their stiff upper lips, just do it in the name of the Queen and country mentality. Hey, everyone's got something. That just happens to be mine. I mean really, this is the country that gave us Chick Lit. I ain't mad at 'em.
And last but not least, they are starting to talk about the "impending" recession. Enough already. Call it what it is. We are in a recession NOW. There is no recession boogey man waiting to jump out at us at any given moment. George W. opened the door and let him in a long time ago. But those checks in May are going to make everything alright. I know he keeps telling himself that whenever he hears the word "recession".
OK, so I'm in a cynical mood today. I should have gone home to my sofa and listened to the rain on my skylights. Now that is some great me time.
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