I was sleeping with the tv on this afternoon when a cold case crime show on A&E reached thru my slumber. I kept hearing the name "Mia Zapata" and "rape and murder" conversations with her father "Richard Zapata." I awoke and watched the last 15 minutes of the show. It told the story of the 1993 murder & rape of an up and coming singer named Mia Zapata. My curiosity was peaked and so I googled "Mia Zapata" and found that there had been a film made entitled "The Gits" that documented not just …
Fosse On My Mind
I went to a dance concert tonight. Talk about a change of pace! The Thodos Dance Chicago performed their Winter concert at the 1500 seat Harris Theater in the Millenium Park Arts complex. The company has been around for 18 years. I had never heard them but my BFF Barbara was quite enthused and roped me in. A huge attraction of the concert was the collaboration with the legendary choreographer Bob Fosse's muse Anne Reinking to present the "Fosse Trilogy" which showcased choreography Fosse …
A Whole Buncha Nothing
Yep, that's what I've been up to. The holiday has sprung upon me and I've been chilling at home with the pussycat, watching movies, television and trying not to spend a fortune ordering in food. I have also been self-reflective. And I have decided that I am a very fortunate person. So no more whining (if I can help it) There is so much to be thankful for. Here's hoping everyone out there is enjoying the week. Remember: don't sweat the small stuff. There are people out there who are …
Like No Business I know
I had a great day at the studio - mostly because I actually agreed to do it - and also because the producer really knows his shit and he approached me by saying: "Lynne I have a spot that you'd be perfect for!" …
butterflies
I have a recording session tomorrow and it's kinda important, I mean it could lead to something important. I haven't been in the studio for ages. I'm excited, nervous and a little bit scared. What if I am only... okay? You know how I cling to my comfort zone... …