Last year’s birthday was a biggie; for ten months I’d planned a Spring Break birthday getaway in Cancun to celebrate. With my mother’s failing health, she had a difficult time remembering I would be gone for my birthday, which resulted in a surprised, “Oh? You’re going to be gone on your birthday?” from her every time I mentioned it. This left me feeling…
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Birthday Gifts
Lockets
In our family traditions are fluid…hanging on for awhile, morphing, then letting off. For years, we girls would make a holiday ornament or decoration, but it’s been years since we’ve had a Christmas craft time. Thanksgiving, combined with our November birthday celebration, afforded us an opportunity for a sentimental make and take. Materials: lockets: silver, gold {choice of bling} colorful…
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Behind The Scenes – Dates
Ten years ago I played the role of the faith-filled Dixie Plunkett in The Christmas Post…I yearned for that part again this year. I knew the lines, knew the blocking…knew it would be easy, peasy lemon squeasy. In August, I auditioned for the role, got a callback, and practiced the following line dozens of times: “June 17th—an act of Congress couldn’t…
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Banking on it…
Being with this pumpkin nearly every day has been strumming at my heartstrings, bringing memories of my mom and aunt to a swell. A few weeks ago, we were working on a mock checking account and had finished up October’s deposits and withdrawals. I flipped the calendar worksheet over to the next month so we could do more entries. Out of curiosity, I took a peek at November…
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The Wreckage of Grief
It’s been years since I’ve auditioned for a show–just didn’t feel well enough, but a couple of weeks ago I auditioned. In the middle of the day I received the news I got the part of ‘Hattie McGee’, a character who lets people know: anything can happen–miracles can happen, on Christmas Day. I knew Mom would be thrilled that not…
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