A couple things:
I am going to be away next week, on vacation. I am so stressed out at the moment that I am actually RESENTING the vacation. Like: I have so much to do, I have to go away NOW?? Basically I have no perspective, and I am sure within 3 hours of actually BEING on vacation, all of that will slip away and I will have a wonderful time.
In the meantime, I have asked one of my best friends in the entire world to “babysit” my blog for the week. His name is David. He’s never blogged before, but he’s got a hell of a lot to say, and I thought I would give him a venue. He said to me last week, in re: The Red Sox, “I wrote this whole essay in my head about them … and I just wanted the entire world to read it!!” This began my little brain clicking away … I wanted to read his essay about the Red Sox, and so I decided: I’m gonna put David in charge here for a week.
I am considering making him my regular “Red Sox Correspondent” as well. For while I love the team, and watch all the games – my discussions of it cannot hold a candle to his.
I told him to write about whatever he wants to write about, and to just be himself, and I assured him that my readers have widely varying interests, and are all cool people, who like discussions.
A couple points about David:
— David’s into poker to an almost obsessive level.
— He’s into the Red Sox (which is SUCH an understated way to describe David’s feelings about that team).
— He’s an amazing actor. (You would probably recognize him from various Law & Order episodes. He played a fire chief once … that was my favorite role he had on that show. David was born to play a fireman!)
— He’s got two absolutely insanely wonderful daughters
— He’s one of my dearest friends, the big brother I never had. I admitted to him once that sometimes, if I’m troubled about things, I have a pretend conversation in my head with him – and it helps me to figure out what to do, or how to think about certain things. “Okay … so what would David say about this?”
Here is, in general, my acknowledgement of my friend David, who he is for me.
He’ll probably post something today – just to get used to the whole thing.
I’ll be back the weekend after this one.
Please give David a warm welcome, and wish me a glorious Bon Voyage.
Safe travels, Sheila, and have a great vacation!
-Bryan
Thanks, Bryan. :)
I am very excited to read David’s stuff in his head. I just hope he knows SOMEthing about Hepburn.
Something.
Alex: Ha!!
Watched Philadelphia Story YET AGAIN last night. Help! I’m losing my grip!
I love the whole story of how Cary Grant got that part, and negotiated a massive salary, and demanded first billing (which he got) – and then proceeded to donate his entire salary to the British War Relief Fund.
I am never NOT in awe of Jimmy Stewart’s drunk scene, where he gets the hiccups. Genius.
Dear Red – Girl, you’ve got to lighten up. Anger about a vacation … WTF? Anyway, have a wonderful time and regale us with terrific stories, (as only you can), afterward. As for David, any friend of yours, etc. And, as a terminally hooked watcher of L&O, I’ve probably seen him at least three time, (my wife and I hold contests on every syndicated show to see who can name the plot outline the fastest). So far, she’s ahead simply because she has an amazing ability to remember story lines AND dialogue. I’ll be checking in in your absence. Best, Terry
Terry: You’re not kidding.
Being stressed out about going on vacation is a sure sign that one needs a vacation.
New York City’s getting me down. Can’t wait to get away!!!
David plays a fireman in an episode about arson. He looks completely at home in the big fireman’s garb. Very good work. :)
He also played an FBI agent in The Sopranos.
But that’s enough bragging about David. :)
Welcome David. Poker’s cool, but horse racing is where it’s at!
I can relate to being stressed out about vacation, happens to me every time. Relax, have a great time.
Hope you have a ton-o-fun, red.
See ya on the flipside…
Sheila,
Enjoy your vacation!
Thanks Bill! I’m bringing the book you gave me for my birthday … can’t wait to dive in!
Have a good trip, Marianne.
Let’s hope the Colonel doesn’t have to be sent for Mama in the middle of the night!!
Hmm..Don’t know if you have left yet. But I wish you were sipping a glass of wine with me. (I was gonna say “on me” but that sounded a little creepy)
I LOVE that you signed your name that way, Beth!!
Listen – I get in really late tonight. But I think we’ll be back in RI next Saturday – can we make a date for then??
Wine? Deck? Red Irish faces??
OH, I would love that! I will call the other deck girls and maybe we can hae a “Farewell” party for this deck! Yee ha!
“hae”?? I meant have.
G. B. Shaw pronounced “Lysistrata” the way your director did. Another mark against him. But Todd Rundgren‘s on your side.
You can hear a clip of “Lysistrata” here. I know, who cares. It’s an enjoyable song, though.