I received the email that I hoped would have a different answer; our super bowl team did not select us in it's random drawing to purchase SB tickets. Oh well, maybe next time :-) Joyce and I had lunch together a couple times this week - that always makes me happy! I was tasked last week with contacting the publishing company to get the rights to 'our show' - Joyce and I both loved it, going twice to see it playing in Palo Alto. When the publishers confirmed we could have the rights, Joyce said she would co-produce it with me - Yay! We will have so much fun. I'll be able to divulge the name when we announce the season - stay tuned....
This week's movie at the dollar theatre (well, now it's $5.50, but it used to cost a dollar back in the 70's and the name has stuck) was The Last Stand with our former governor. Great action flick, where the good guys mostly live and always win. Wednesday night I finally got back to my favorite karaoke joint - it's been since before Christmas - 5 weeks! - since I've been to karaoke. Went to see some live theatre too; this was my season ticket to Tabard, and the show was I Left My Heart, which was three of my fave local guys - Will, Tim and Mike - singing Tony Bennett songs. They were, of course, terrific! Will was one of my co-stars in Elvis last Fall, so of course we greeted each other with "Roscoe!" "Candy!!"
On Shabbat I stayed home with my mom, who wasn't up this week to going to service and the membership meeting following - it becomes a really long day for her to do both. Instead we watched some golf and football on TV. On the menu for dinner was lamb, and since we were all out of our new favorite vinaigrette, Wild Thyme's Mandarin Orange Basil, I decided to try to recreate it myself. It turned out pretty good! Apple Cider Vinegar, Olive Oil, fresh squeezed orange juice (right off the tree!), grated orange peel, basil, sea salt and cracked pepper. Oh yeah, it was good.
As football is winding down, there was only one game this week, and it had a weather delay to boot. But I listened to the Pro Bowl on Sunday afternoon, as our conference ran away with the game. Just one more game this season, and hopefully our guys will win it!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
super bowl bound
While football filled our thoughts for the week (as it should) we still had to carry on with the business of other important things. At the theatre, the board met to discuss the Playreading Committee's selections for next season's shows - one of which is my personal favorite. Hopefully we will have rights quickly and be able to make an announcement very soon! And, I applied for another "perfect" job, but have to wait thru the process of numerous other applicants being assembled, so must be patient, as usual.
Football Sunday arrived, and the Niners won the game against Atlanta! Yes, we will be going to the Super Bowl - first time in 18 years!! (the season that began in 1994, SuperBowl 29.) And who do we face? Jim's big brother John's team - yes, we will have a Super-Har-Bowl!!
Football Sunday arrived, and the Niners won the game against Atlanta! Yes, we will be going to the Super Bowl - first time in 18 years!! (the season that began in 1994, SuperBowl 29.) And who do we face? Jim's big brother John's team - yes, we will have a Super-Har-Bowl!!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
transitions
The big event this week was the funeral of a friend. Our dear friend Ezra from Congregation passed away peacefully a few weeks after his 82nd birthday. He had a 20 year career in the USAF, and so had military honors, and burial in a National cemetery. I got to meet some of his 11 children at his wedding four months ago, and met a few more of them at the funeral. It was good to see that his generous and loving nature is being carried on by his offspring.
Had the opportunity to go see the movie Lincoln. Amazing performances by the leads - - one would never know that Sally is 11 years older than Daniel is! And Spader has always been a favorite actor - his character was hysterical. Wanted to get to karaoke this week but it was not to be. It has been since before Christmas that I've been able to sing with that crowd. Luckily I was scheduled to sing at Temple on Shabbat, so I at least could sing.
Joyce and I went to the car show. She was downtown already going to class, so I caught the light-rail in and met her at the convention center. We spent a couple hours roaming through the cars, old and new, and took a fun test-drive in a new Jeep, Moab model. Posted a bunch of pictures at http://www.flamingeaux.com/2013/cars/ We also took advantage of a BOGO coupon at a downtown pizza restaurant, and had yummy food at a great price!
After singing with Charlie, Yosi and Phil at service, I went to watch football with Mama. Elder Harbaugh's team won the first game - a six quarter heart-attack-inducing thriller; and Younger Harbaugh's team handily won the second. It was a good day for football! Sunday's games didn't go quite as we wanted, as it would have been more fun to have a home game against arch-rivals [instead we go East to play Atlanta;] and I really wanted the Texans to beat the Patriots - "I H8 the P8s!" The next three weeks are going to be very exciting football-wise!!
Had the opportunity to go see the movie Lincoln. Amazing performances by the leads - - one would never know that Sally is 11 years older than Daniel is! And Spader has always been a favorite actor - his character was hysterical. Wanted to get to karaoke this week but it was not to be. It has been since before Christmas that I've been able to sing with that crowd. Luckily I was scheduled to sing at Temple on Shabbat, so I at least could sing.
Joyce and I went to the car show. She was downtown already going to class, so I caught the light-rail in and met her at the convention center. We spent a couple hours roaming through the cars, old and new, and took a fun test-drive in a new Jeep, Moab model. Posted a bunch of pictures at http://www.flamingeaux.com/2013/cars/ We also took advantage of a BOGO coupon at a downtown pizza restaurant, and had yummy food at a great price!
After singing with Charlie, Yosi and Phil at service, I went to watch football with Mama. Elder Harbaugh's team won the first game - a six quarter heart-attack-inducing thriller; and Younger Harbaugh's team handily won the second. It was a good day for football! Sunday's games didn't go quite as we wanted, as it would have been more fun to have a home game against arch-rivals [instead we go East to play Atlanta;] and I really wanted the Texans to beat the Patriots - "I H8 the P8s!" The next three weeks are going to be very exciting football-wise!!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
happy new year!
Happy New Year! I opted this New Years Eve not to go out and karaoke this year. I stayed in where it's warm and safe, and watched movies on Netflix. Also, my new 'guilty pleasure' series is The Glades, set in Florida, the land of my birth. Over several days, I watched all the episodes of the first two seasons, which are all that are available. Finished the updates to the website, http://www.flamingeaux.com/2012/ and also wrote the holidays/new year letter to forward to family and friends.
My mom had a 'spell.' We all worry about her having a recurrence of stroke, so we pay special attention when she experiences symptoms out of the ordinary. She had been having severe headaches, so I spent several hours with her at the hospital, getting an MRI, blood tests, and having an IV with replacement fluids, treating for dehydration. During all the down time between tests and consultations, I read to her from my Billy Graham e-book, Nearing Home. Nothing better than the inspiration that the great evangelist can deliver.
Since I wasn't able to see Les Miserables on Christmas Day, I made time this first week of 2013 to see it. What an amazing production. Unlike some folks, I don't compare apples to oranges, so I didn't set any expectations based on the times I've seen the staged production of this musical. I thought all the performances were very compelling, and was not disappointed by any part of it. I was positively weeping at the end, and needed the entire length of credits to dry my tears and compose myself.
The first wild card games were played on a Saturday, so I was at my mom's taking care of her, and we watched the two games together. I was glad that the Texans could win the early game, but really wanted the Vikings to win the second one. Got a bunch of mending done for my mom in between plays and during commercials. Sunday's games were more important, and I was (sort of) happy that the Ravens won the first game - happy for Ray Lewis and his final game of his football career. He is quite an inspirational character, and I look forward to see what he does with his second career opportunity. Of course, if the Ravens make it to the SuperBowl and we do too, it could be a Har-Bowl! Sadly, the second game didn't go the way I wanted it to ... I would have preferred that the Redskins would have won.
My mom had a 'spell.' We all worry about her having a recurrence of stroke, so we pay special attention when she experiences symptoms out of the ordinary. She had been having severe headaches, so I spent several hours with her at the hospital, getting an MRI, blood tests, and having an IV with replacement fluids, treating for dehydration. During all the down time between tests and consultations, I read to her from my Billy Graham e-book, Nearing Home. Nothing better than the inspiration that the great evangelist can deliver.
Since I wasn't able to see Les Miserables on Christmas Day, I made time this first week of 2013 to see it. What an amazing production. Unlike some folks, I don't compare apples to oranges, so I didn't set any expectations based on the times I've seen the staged production of this musical. I thought all the performances were very compelling, and was not disappointed by any part of it. I was positively weeping at the end, and needed the entire length of credits to dry my tears and compose myself.
The first wild card games were played on a Saturday, so I was at my mom's taking care of her, and we watched the two games together. I was glad that the Texans could win the early game, but really wanted the Vikings to win the second one. Got a bunch of mending done for my mom in between plays and during commercials. Sunday's games were more important, and I was (sort of) happy that the Ravens won the first game - happy for Ray Lewis and his final game of his football career. He is quite an inspirational character, and I look forward to see what he does with his second career opportunity. Of course, if the Ravens make it to the SuperBowl and we do too, it could be a Har-Bowl! Sadly, the second game didn't go the way I wanted it to ... I would have preferred that the Redskins would have won.
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