Lately, I have become a bit of a Vampire in that I only come out at night. This lifestyle is fine for nightclubbing and entertaining when you are most awake after midnight. It's rare that I am finished performing before eleven p.m. My work day often starts at 9p.m. And so I sleep late, lay around all day to conserve energy and wait to get ready for show time. But now I fully realize that this kind of lifestyle is not conducive to much else, like exercise, planting a garden or taking a walk. …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Relapse
Yep, I fell off the "don't eat too much wagon" for a few days and I haven't worked out much at all. Did I say "I haven't worked out much?" Let's say I haven't worked out at all. I have not stopped thinking about it - getting in shape - and I don't want to abandon the dream. You might ask: Which dream is that? I want to get back into shape. I want to strengthen my knees. I want to lose weight. I am not happy being obese. Okay, there - I said it. Again. Tomorrow is a new day. And I …
Small World, Documentary Filmmakers & Taxi Cabs
Photo: "taxi" by anna kipervaser - On Look Films Sometimes something as random as the taxi you hail can open up a world of new friendship, conversation and interconnection. I got into a conversation with my cab driver - found out he was a musician (he was playing his band's lovely music on the cab stereo) and invited him to my gig this Saturday at the Green Dolphin Street. Then I come home to find out - via Facebook - that he is a filmmaker who is teamed up with another dear person in my life …
Chicago Cabaret Project
Chicago Cabaret Project has been a wonderful boost to my life. The cast of the CCP are super talented and extremely hard working! Sometimes, I think people don't quite get what they are about. Of course if you attended one show you would totally see, but I believe most folks are confused about what they, we - the show is about. …
The Film “Crazy Heart” – real characters, really great film
I just returned from seeing Crazy Heart. I haven't been so excited by a film in ages. It is terrific. I stood outside the theater pacing back and forth waiting to gush with some fellow movie lovers. So, I decided to come home to share it with you. …