OY!! This animal is a whole buncha work. Let me tell ya!! Half the time I adore her, the other half I picture leaving her at a shelter with a note: Please take my kitty. She's a pain in the ass and I want to kill her. I guess I just went kitty-less for too long and forgot what a commitment and adjustment it is to have an animal in the house. …
Everlasting Moments, the movie
I saw a wonderful film tonight. It is entitled: "Everlasting Moments." It is from Sweden, directed by Jan Troell. I guess I should try to explain what the film is about, but I want to say first that it moved me to tears but not because of any sentimental journey, or any great tragedy that occurred in it. I wept for a full two blocks after I left the theater. It was just beautiful - an accomplishment - that was so subtle yet profound in its effect on me. …
Good fun at the Green Dolphin (despite my potty mouth)
The night started off kinda slowly. The room was practically empty at 8PM. I was freaking!! I thought to myself: Oh great, I'm gonna have to come outta pocket for this one. (to pay the band) And then one of my friends engaged - or should I say enslaved- me into some ridiculous conversation about her hair color: Do you think its too red? …
Lighten Up Chicago! Go see “Don’t Dress For Dinner” at The Royal George Theater.
It's tough out there. By the look of things, it's even tougher on the inside of everyone's head!! I said it before. I'll say it again. All this worry and fear can not be good for the planet. We need a distraction since we can not personally find an answer. This is when the Arts really proves its value to Humanity. Don't Dress for Dinner: It's a farce - a bedroom madcap comedy that is so silly that you will need kleenex to muffle your guffaws and laughter - and to wipe away the tears - …
Down in Birdland
I was down in Birdland at Cast Party again last Monday night. This time I sang "If I Can't Sell It" and I rocked the house. The audience was poppin' fresh. I just did my thing and rocked the joint. At one point I was trying to get the already enthused crowd to scream, and so I said: I WANT YOU TO SCREAM! AAARHH!!! I WANT YOU TO SCREAM LIKE THE GOVERNMENT'S GONNA GIVE YOU 700 BILLION DOLLARS!! The crowd screamed their heads off!! …