Thankful Thursday Friday

Yeah, I know. I'm late again. Story of my life lately it seems, but that doesn't make me any less appreciative. This week I'm thankful for:

• My dogs -- work has been crazy, and kinda frustrating this week. Nothing melts away a bad day like being greeted by 3 fuzzy monsters who are so happy to see me. Add in a squeaky toy and some other silly antics and it's an instant attitude adjustment. I've also had a couple of friends who have lost their dogs in the past few weeks, so it makes me realize even more how precious they are.
  
  
• My boss -- as I mentioned, work's been frustrating, but it's not because of my boss. He's had my back all week and I know I've got his support when I run up against the stuff that's going on.
  
  
• Sleep -- it's really a nice thing. And after rehearsals & such, MUCH needed!!
  
  
• The Kennedy Center's Open House -- this annual event is another favorite of mine. A full day of interesting and varied art workshops & performances. Music. Dance. Theatre. We're teaching for some of it, which is always fun, plus before & after, I can go check out other offerings. (If you're in the area tomorrow, you should come down and check it out.)
  
  
• Firefighters, Police, Rescue workers, etc. -- we get reminded every Sept 11th, but these fine men & women are out there doing the same sorts of things every day. Thanks!

So what makes it onto your thankful list this week?

Words are Failing Me at the Moment

ZOMG!!!!! There are no words.....The Lion King is AMAZING!! All I can say is that if it comes to a city/theatre near you, GO!!!! Drop everything else & go order tickets!! Go on. What are you waiting for?!

I am a big Disney fan. When I lived in SoCal, I had an annual pass to Disneyland. I'd even made it a rule that any time we drove past the park, we had to stop, go in & ride at least one ride. (You can do silly things like that when you have an annual pass.) But, I have to say I really was disappointed in The Lion King the movie; I saw it when it first came out in the theatres & never bothered to see it again or buy it for my collection. It just didn't do anything for me.

The Lion King the play, however, is a whole 'nother story!! I am completely in awe of the person who was the creative force that brought the stage production into being. I am a pretty creative person, in general. I also have spent a fair amount of time in productions -- dance or otherwise. But I can't even begin to say that I have anything close to the vision that it took to create what I saw tonight!! Even more amazing was what it must have taken to verbalize that vision to others in order to get the costuming, choreography, animal life, staging, set design, lighting, etc., not to mention the financial backing, support, & investment that was needed to make that vision a reality.

Wow!

Just Wow!!