A Little Chit Chat

 

 

"Rest but never quit. Even the sun has a sinking spell each evening. But it always rises the next morning. At sunrise, every soul is born again." (Anonymous)

 

Hello, my lovely friends! 

     I hope you all had a lovely Easter, however you chose to spend it. I was truly saddened to hear of the Pope's passing; I admired him greatly. We've been watching the special coverage about him and I plan to record the funeral service on Saturday to watch later.

 

     Our weekend was a real test of endurance and planning! Between two plays, Wrestlemania, and making time for Easter, our schedule was completely full. It's hard to believe we pulled it off, but despite the packed itinerary, we managed to have a lot of fun.

 

     We spent our Friday preparing a delicious Easter dinner, complete with homemade fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and a delightful caramel apple no-bake cheesecake. This allowed us to enjoy a special meal without the rush and avoid having to buy dinner out both nights of the weekend.

 

     On Saturday, we attended a performance of "Gutenberg! The Musical!". It was a hilarious show with some delightfully cheeky moments. The intimate theater, which seats just 225, was a new experience for us. It felt much like a dinner playhouse, as drinks and snacks were served right to your seat throughout the performance. The entire cast consisted of just two talented men playing all the roles. I'm so glad we went; I found myself laughing out loud consistently throughout the play.

 

     Guess what I finally saw this Sunday? "The Wiz"! I've been counting down to this show since we got our season tickets. You guys know how much I adore anything connected to Oz – "The Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz," "Wicked," all of it! So, I had high hopes, and let me tell you, this production knocked it out of the park. It was just amazing! The whole cast was fantastic, but the Scarecrow totally stole my heart; his voice was out of this world good. Seriously, the acting, the dancing, the singing – everything was absolutely first-class. We went on the very last day, and my mom was bummed she couldn't see it again, which tells you how good it was! It was also really sweet seeing all the little ones dressed up in their Easter best. If "The Wiz" tours near you, promise me you'll go! You won't regret it – it's pure joy and you'll definitely leave with a huge smile.

 

    Looking forward to the beautiful weather this week! I'm planning to take advantage of it by getting out in the front yard – the grass needs a cut, and I need to get some weed and feed down to battle these persistent dandelions. We also finally received our new compost bin from the city, which is fantastic for handling all the yard clippings and such.

 

    Still working through spring cleaning, though I definitely feel like I'm the main one chipping away at it!

 

    Shifting topics a bit, Mom is exploring the possibility of getting her knee surgery done relatively soon. We're really hoping that helps alleviate some of her pain. She also has some health goals she's working towards – specifically getting her numbers lower and losing some weight – which is necessary before she can resume her back treatments.

 

    Keeping busy with everything happening! What's new with all of you?

 

 Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope your morning/afternoon/evening is extra cozy and delightful. Until our paths cross again!