With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
William Shakespeare
44! I remember when I was very young, I figured out that when the year 2000 came (THE FUTURE!!), I’d be 31. At that point, I thought “Man, I’ll be so old!”
Now, of course, I’m looking forward to when we hit the year 2100!
At 131, I’m sure THE FUTURE will be even more awesome.
PS – My wife and kids put this picture, from Fringe, on our computer to surprise me for my birthday! Awesome. 😀
My current favorite show on TV ends on Friday. Here’s a nice article about it from Variety.
I love this show, it’s become one of my favorite sci-fi shows of all time. As a big fan of science fiction, that’s a big thing for me to say. One of the things I love about it the most is that the heart of it, like so many good stories, is about family and love. Then, you take those things and add in weird alternate universes and time travelers and creepy mysteries and incredible characters being brought to life with fabulous performers and writers who aren’t afraid to take risks and turn the whole thing on it’s head once in a while… that’s inspiring. And good storytelling.
“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Sometimes I get so caught up in my own problems that I forget how amazing the world is.”
-Wendelin Van Draanen
“If you can’t take a little bloody nose, maybe you ought to go back home and crawl under your bed. It’s not safe out here. It’s wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross. But it’s not for the timid.”
-Q
“The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.” – Albert Einstein
Sometimes – not often, but every once in a while – the single most important thing you can do is to stay in your pajamas, play games and watch tv with your family for the entire day.
Thanks, universe, for the ability, and for the reminder.
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid
It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one’s life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than ‘try to be a little kinder.’
-Aldous Huxley
We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life.
-William Osler
All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.
Havelock Ellis
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.
-E. B. White
Oh my gosh, what a busy month November was. It was wonderful, but I’m glad to see it go! 🙂
Some pics from recent good things…
The stage at Otterbein University where the Seniors performed their Senior Showcase for the University, and for the Alumni! I have a great time working with the actors, we’ll take it to NYC and LA in the Spring!
Deer hunting – some great time relaxing in the woods as, even more importantly, some quality time with my brother and father.
My son played James in James and the Giant Peach! Here is a pic from the show, and a shot of him with the young lady who played Grasshopper.
I love the way a Christmas tree lights a dark room late at night. It takes me back to when I was a young boy, and I’d sneak out to look at the treasures Santa had brought while everyone was asleep!
What holiday DOESN’T need lights with Captain Kirk on them?!
Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.
-Marianne Williamson
The last couple of weeks have been incredibly busy. Wonderful, productive and fun, and busy.
Some pictures, so I don’t forget!
Spending some quality time in the woods with my brother and father. (Unfortunately, no deer were harmed in the making of this picture.)
The set model for END DAYS, coming up in 2013 at Williamston Theatre. (Kirk Domer = amazing set designer).
A picture from EBENEZER, now playing at Williamston Theatre! Gorgeous!
An amazing breakfast from the College Inn B&B in Westerville, OH.
At WT, our “Dark Nights In Billtown” series was a huge hit, thanks to the efforts of Artistic Associate Lynn Lammers. Staged readings of political plays, the weekend before the election, using the building in new and fun ways!
Lots more wonderful things going on… Including Thanksgiving tomorrow, and the chance to spend more quality family time. Hope life is terrific for all of you out there as well!
I watched Mr. Rogers a lot growing up. This video takes me back but, also, as an adult, it’s amazing to watch him and man oh man… my wife and I watched this, and she put it best: He was such a gentle soul. I love the way the PBS Idea Channel put together this remix (someone there named MelodySheep did it), and they have other remixes from other icons there also!)
Check out more of their terrific work here!
I’d better get some gas for the leaf blower!
My daughter and I decided that our dogs should enjoy Halloween too!
The Tigers are in the World Series! They’re down 0-2, but they’re back in Detroit tonight and I think they’re gonna take the next 4 games! 🙂
Any FRINGE fans out there? I love the show. Only 9 episodes left, and I had to buy a shirt from the show… So I bought a concert shirt from the fictional band that Walter listens to!
Ebenezer, the world premiere by Joseph Zettelmaier, is the next show at Williamston Theatre. It’s a beautiful piece. First rehearsal was this week, here’s the cast at the read thru:
Okay, I started this post this morning – then a bunch of Quality Family Time happened, and now I’m finishing it. Several hours of leaf work has resulted in this:
Yay Autumn! 🙂
Now, time to prep for the Tigers game: I have to make sure my couch is properly stocked with snacks and remote controls!
Tony Caselli 