Archive | January 29, 2012

Putting On A Show

Regards to Girl Meets Broadway

Five Broadway Bound Musicals I’m Looking Forward To « Girl Meets Broadway

While I never fully had an opportunity to participate in drama throughout high school, which is another story altogether, there is a special place in my heart for theatre and musical theatre in particular.  I grew up watching one of my aunts star in several community theatre projects.  In particular I loved her as Dolly Levi Gallagher from Hello, Dolly!.  As a five year-old, I became transfixed and obsessed.  I did not know that my aunt could sing like that!  A little later I had the pleasure of watching her in Grease and Nunsense, among others.  Those childhood afternoons and evenings spent with family watching incredibly small, local theatre productions truly did inspire me and continue to do so.

One of my favorite musicals of all time is Evita.  I love every single thing about it, including the movie version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas.  In fact, as much as I hate to admit this, there was a time during my high school years that I could practically recite the entire movie.  I love it that much.  It is the only movie I’ve experienced in the movie theater three times.  Again, I became transfixed.  Imagine my surprise when I learned that Evita will be resurrected on Broadway this spring.  My only disappointment is that Patti LuPone will not be starring as Eva.  I’d love to have had the opportunity to see a performance of the original Broadway production of Evita.

After reading the post above, I have to admit that I’d love to see any of the productions included on Girl Meets Broadway’s list.  If there is anything that could lure me to a large metropolis, it would be theatre.  I have yet to be severely disappointed by any theatrical performance large or small.

Poster for the Broadway production with Patti ...

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The Beauty Of French Kitchens – Becoming Madame

French Kitchens – The Inside Scoop « Becoming Madame

Yesterday, as I lazily scanned my favorite blogs for brilliance, I came across the beautiful post above by Becoming Madame.  While I don’t like cooking at all, I fell in love with her description and pictures of the traditional French kitchen.  What isn’t there to like?  Wonderful natural light, plenty of aged wood detail, lots of linens, nooks and crannies to explore, fresh herbs, and French doors are only a few of features of the traditional French kitchen I’d love to have in my own home someday.

Included is a picture of my favorite kitchen included in the above post.  Most pictures included in the post above courtesy of www.remodelingmyspace.com and www.thekitchendesigner.org.

Weekend Update: Tigers And The Prince

Fielder: ‘This is kind of a dream come true’ – USATODAY.com

Well, it’s been a quiet mid-winter weekend here in Michigan.  We’re all still buzzing about the Tigers new acquisition – Prince Fielder.  You would not believe the stunned, and very pleased, reactions among my Facebook friends.  While spring training may be a ways off yet, there appears to be genuine excitement surrounding Prince Fielder.  Personally, I can’t imagine a more meaningful move by Tigers’ management.

It all goes back to those long ago days in the early 90s when Cecil Fielder, Prince’s father and one of my favorite Tigers of all time, reigned supreme.  It is wonderful to see Prince Fielder return to the team he hung out with as a child (see article).  I can’t wait for this baseball season.  It’ll be interesting to see how Prince and Cabrera work together.  Spring can not come fast enough.

As for baseball, I’ve been working on a definitive baseball post for months now.  It is that good.  I now hope to post it the date of the Tigers’ first spring training match-up, March 2, 2012.  I may not reflexively know the standings of the Tigers and White Sox all baseball season long, unlike my boyfriend Brian, but I am interested.  I love the fact that baseball allows you to come to it when you please.  It is just always there in the background… waiting.

Detroit Tigers Spring Training Index | tigers.com: spring_training

Detroit Tigers 2012 MLB Schedule – USATODAY.com

The Official Site of The Detroit Tigers | tigers.com: Homepage

Tiger Club

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