Well it has certainly been a fun weekend.
So on Friday night piccologirl went to see Legally Blonde at the Opera House in Boston. The opera house is just stunning, completely beautiful. The exremely bitchy queen in front of us talked through THE ENTIRE show. It was a great show. some production values were to be desired (late light cues and REALLY bad sound) but few people would have noticed that. OH< and hten there was hte floating set piece, but again. Noticable by few. The FUNNIEST moment was when Elle slaps the professor in act two, her hand was ALL THE WAY on the other side of her body before you heard the slap. Poor guy just broke down laughing. It took the audience about 3 minutes to recover. They have started raising the christmas funds for Broadway Cares. Which of course begins my plea, please be sure to think of charities like this during the holiday season. I knwo we all love to give gifts, but everyone has a cause that htey hold close to their hearts, make a donation in their name, especially kids, it teaches them how they can help (I am making a donation to an anumal sheler for my buddy Ian this year for his birthday. Sure he will get a small gift, but I also know how he feels about this shelter, and I know he will appreciate it)
Okay, so last night it was off to see Girlyman. The concert was fantastic.
I got to see 4 artists as this was a benefit concert for Club Passim here in Cambridge.
An artist named Laura Cortese
She was just awsome and I look forawrd to finding her concerts in the future.
The second artist wasn't much to write home about, but good.
The third band, OH so awsome. They are Paper Raincoat (Right, even a great band name)
SO much energy, such great vocals, amazing percussion. Really, just great. I HIGHLY reccommend tracking them down.
Then there was girlyman. I have only just been introduced to their music, and the first song I was hooked. amazing harmonies, great lyrics. in general. a fantastic band.
But here is Girlyman's tribute to our president elect (and the other candidates as well)
but here is another song of their's that I really like.
I was able to knit through the entire show, which was also cool.
So yeah, a great night of music for me. I am loving living in a city, the concerts, the shows, everything is just amazing.
Okay, no knitting now, maybe later. Will spell check later, I am off to NH to see Seussical.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
my day in voting
Wish I had my camera to document, but alass I don't.
So I am at work already, came right here from voting (dear apt. mgt company, please please please send us our new key fob so that we can actually come and go as we please instead of having to have a game plan at the beginning of every day)
I digress. .
So this morning Jennifer and I went to vote early (teacher types gotta get that vote out before school
) we were in line at the polling place at 6:45 am. Pulled out the knitting immediately. I personally am working on a hat for the step-dad that will have a layer of llama fiber (from bishops orchards) and a layer of a great Peruvian given to me by someone in my SNB.
So we go inside, and see our neighbors (this made things very easy for the people checking us in)
I voted. Yes, I voted for Obama. Why? for me he is the right candidate. To me he makes sense. Mass also had 2 propositions that we voted on today as well. I was a good little girl and read up on the props and made my choices, which I think were wise.
I went to the train, got off one stop early, and decided to enjoy my free Starbucks coffee.
So here I sit at work. Wondering what things will be like tomorrow. I know that I have very little understanding of electoral votes (please, if you think you can explain it so that I can get it you can try, but I warn you . . . . some very strong people have. . . I just don't get it) I worry that there are a lot of people in this country that also don't understand the electoral college. What is going to happen if we run into that issue again? How are people going to react? How are people going to react is he does win?
There are just so many questions out there right now, and it concerns me.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Reasons that I love where i live right now. .
1. I don't have to over think my holiday travel. I just realized that it only takes 2 hrs (barring traffic) to drive home. Sure, I am going to bring the car into the city maybe the week before or so in order to get out of the city easier, but when it comes to turkey day I can TOTALLY play it by ear. that rocks.
2. my friends can call me when they go to yarn sales that involved 60% off yarn and get me that wonderful skein of yarn that wsa $44/skein full price.
3. SO many more knitters in m midst.
4. Better yarn stores.
5. I get to see my handknits being displayed on the people that I made them for.
(sorry, bad face. We were watching the news and she heard about another school being shut down. But look at the scarf!!!!! I have never seen it worn)
So yeah, life is pretty much very cool right now.
2. my friends can call me when they go to yarn sales that involved 60% off yarn and get me that wonderful skein of yarn that wsa $44/skein full price.
3. SO many more knitters in m midst.
4. Better yarn stores.
5. I get to see my handknits being displayed on the people that I made them for.
(sorry, bad face. We were watching the news and she heard about another school being shut down. But look at the scarf!!!!! I have never seen it worn)So yeah, life is pretty much very cool right now.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
My day in spinning
Well, today I attempted spinning for the first time. It is far from perfect but I intend to wear this like a badge of honor. (I also give my self HUGE amounts of credit for not going out and purchasing roving right away)
I learned everything I needed to know from some WONDERFUL youtube videos.
Yesterday I did try spinning with my Turkish Spindle. I had some trouble with it, as it is a bottom whirl. So today I pulled out my top whirl that was given to me by Becca. So much better.
So, Here is is in pictures.
On the Spindle
Winding (My chairs are SO clost to perfect, they are 30 inches around)
Wound into cakes
and in a scarf.
The yarn was a bit kinky. I think that means that I can let the twist travel further. Thinking back to my electrician days. . Never force a twist in a cable. The fiber is pretty much the sane way.
I wasn't very good about keeping an even weight, I am sure that will get better with time. Right now I am researching the prices of roving. I would like to get more, but certainly don't want to get anything super fancy while I am still in learning mode
Of course I made it into something, I HAD to. It looks arty and eclectic. I just love it.
I learned everything I needed to know from some WONDERFUL youtube videos.
Yesterday I did try spinning with my Turkish Spindle. I had some trouble with it, as it is a bottom whirl. So today I pulled out my top whirl that was given to me by Becca. So much better.
So, Here is is in pictures.
On the Spindle
Winding (My chairs are SO clost to perfect, they are 30 inches around)
Wound into cakes
and in a scarf.
The yarn was a bit kinky. I think that means that I can let the twist travel further. Thinking back to my electrician days. . Never force a twist in a cable. The fiber is pretty much the sane way.
I wasn't very good about keeping an even weight, I am sure that will get better with time. Right now I am researching the prices of roving. I would like to get more, but certainly don't want to get anything super fancy while I am still in learning mode
Of course I made it into something, I HAD to. It looks arty and eclectic. I just love it.
Christine Lavin in Pawtucket!!!
Okay, those of you who know me know that I am a musical theatre geek (duh, see my blog) BUT, what you may not know is that I am also a huge fan of folk music. I was raised listening to it, and as I grew, the appreciation stuck. The humor, storytelling, and everything about it is fantastic.
Well, as I grew I developed my own favorite performers, and one of them is Christine Lavin. I think she is hilarious and wonderful. Guess what folks, she is also a knitter/crocheter. I always try to find out what she is going to be around, and GUESS WHAT she will be in Pawtucket, and there is also going to be a reading by a Providence author and she will be reading from her book "The Knitting Circle"
The tickets are very in-expensive ($16 in advance) Anyone care to join. It isn't a bad half way point between CT and MA.
okay, so info on the show:
November 15
An Evening With Christine Lavin (Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $18.00 the night of the show.)
Special guest: author Ann Hood NOTE: Reading begins at 7:00
There is no relief from laughter and tears at a concert performed by Christine Lavin. Her stories, songs and rapport with her audience leaves one with happy memories of a night well-spent. Last September, Happydance Of The Xenophobe, Christine's new topical, political, 13-song collection, was released to the thrill of the National Weather Service (“Here Comes Hurricane Season”), delight Julia Child devotees (“Whipped Cream”), enrapture caffeine addicts (“Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans”),and quite a few others.
Prior to Christine's concert, author Ann Hood, noted novelist and a Providence resident will read from her recent books The Knitting Circle and Comfort. Please note that this show begins at 7 PM: the reading will begin at 7pm and the concert at 8pm. Come and enjoy something new and different at Stone Soup!
Here is a link where you can hear some of her music.
Here is her letter to knitters.
If others want to join, let me know. maybe we can get together for dinner, and of course have some knitting and fiber fun.
Well, as I grew I developed my own favorite performers, and one of them is Christine Lavin. I think she is hilarious and wonderful. Guess what folks, she is also a knitter/crocheter. I always try to find out what she is going to be around, and GUESS WHAT she will be in Pawtucket, and there is also going to be a reading by a Providence author and she will be reading from her book "The Knitting Circle"
The tickets are very in-expensive ($16 in advance) Anyone care to join. It isn't a bad half way point between CT and MA.
okay, so info on the show:
November 15
An Evening With Christine Lavin (Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $18.00 the night of the show.)
Special guest: author Ann Hood NOTE: Reading begins at 7:00
There is no relief from laughter and tears at a concert performed by Christine Lavin. Her stories, songs and rapport with her audience leaves one with happy memories of a night well-spent. Last September, Happydance Of The Xenophobe, Christine's new topical, political, 13-song collection, was released to the thrill of the National Weather Service (“Here Comes Hurricane Season”), delight Julia Child devotees (“Whipped Cream”), enrapture caffeine addicts (“Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans”),and quite a few others.
Prior to Christine's concert, author Ann Hood, noted novelist and a Providence resident will read from her recent books The Knitting Circle and Comfort. Please note that this show begins at 7 PM: the reading will begin at 7pm and the concert at 8pm. Come and enjoy something new and different at Stone Soup!
Here is a link where you can hear some of her music.
Here is her letter to knitters.
If others want to join, let me know. maybe we can get together for dinner, and of course have some knitting and fiber fun.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Meeting My idol
Well, few people in their life can say they were close to their idol. Well, last night I was spitting distance from one of mine. Not in a "I saw him in a restaurant" way. I actually saw and spoke to Stephen Sondheim. I wish I could say it was a private meeting, it was an intimate conversation with myself and abut 800 others. It was amazing.
I almost didn't go. I didn't have a ticket, and I was planning to head down to the theatre to attempt to obtain one. I wasn't feeling well at work (running a little fever from my flu shot) but after much prodding from plurk friends, and my sister, I went.
I got downtown (after riding the PAINFULLY slow green line train) and found the theatre. There was a student there who had a ticket in his hand and wasn't sure what to do with it. I asked him "Do you have a ticket" he said yes. I said "How much" $10, and I was in. I went down, got myself a sandwich, and started texting furiously. I then looked at my ticket. Row C, third row. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went into the theatre to settle myself, and pulled out my knitting (duh, see my blog name). Then it began.
It was very much an "Inside the Actors Studio with a vocalist" The questions that were asked by the moderator were great. I was very impressed. The vocalist (Kate Baldwin) was fantastic.
They touched on many of his shows, but when I realized the shows that they didn't touch on it occurred to me just how much he has accomplished in his life. It is amazing.
They opened the room up for questions and DUDE I was in the third ROW!!!! I asked the question I knew everyone wanted o know. "Do you have a favorite? whether it was the process of getting there or the finished product. Is there a favorite?" He said No, but the one show that became what he and his collaborators wanted was Assassins. That happens to be one of my all time favorites. Everything about it is just so perfect. It is also one of those shows that can be done so many different ways.
They spent lots of time talking about Company, which many people consider his best work.
Well, that is the beginning of my weekend. I know the weather is going to be great, but I think I may lay low for this weekend so that I can get some knitting done, maybe start some spinning, and get organized. I would like to get my room re-arranged and prepared for a a bookshelf to help store my yarn and books.
Well, that was it. I have met someone who has always been on my list.
Oh, and he is apparently coming out with a book that is an annotated guide to all of his songs, He expects it will be out in a year or so. I will be first in line to get it.
I almost didn't go. I didn't have a ticket, and I was planning to head down to the theatre to attempt to obtain one. I wasn't feeling well at work (running a little fever from my flu shot) but after much prodding from plurk friends, and my sister, I went.
I got downtown (after riding the PAINFULLY slow green line train) and found the theatre. There was a student there who had a ticket in his hand and wasn't sure what to do with it. I asked him "Do you have a ticket" he said yes. I said "How much" $10, and I was in. I went down, got myself a sandwich, and started texting furiously. I then looked at my ticket. Row C, third row. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went into the theatre to settle myself, and pulled out my knitting (duh, see my blog name). Then it began.
It was very much an "Inside the Actors Studio with a vocalist" The questions that were asked by the moderator were great. I was very impressed. The vocalist (Kate Baldwin) was fantastic.
They touched on many of his shows, but when I realized the shows that they didn't touch on it occurred to me just how much he has accomplished in his life. It is amazing.
They opened the room up for questions and DUDE I was in the third ROW!!!! I asked the question I knew everyone wanted o know. "Do you have a favorite? whether it was the process of getting there or the finished product. Is there a favorite?" He said No, but the one show that became what he and his collaborators wanted was Assassins. That happens to be one of my all time favorites. Everything about it is just so perfect. It is also one of those shows that can be done so many different ways.
They spent lots of time talking about Company, which many people consider his best work.
Well, that is the beginning of my weekend. I know the weather is going to be great, but I think I may lay low for this weekend so that I can get some knitting done, maybe start some spinning, and get organized. I would like to get my room re-arranged and prepared for a a bookshelf to help store my yarn and books.
Well, that was it. I have met someone who has always been on my list.
Oh, and he is apparently coming out with a book that is an annotated guide to all of his songs, He expects it will be out in a year or so. I will be first in line to get it.
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