Jumpin' Jack

At the end of -->this review there is an awesome MP3.
I wish I was not in big repay debt-don't spend money mode, or I would buy Free Again: The 1970 Sessions.

And .... in contrast to what I just said, I registered for another set of classes at 2nd Story. It was expensive but I loved the last classes and if i break it down, it's less than $40 per class. Okay, that's still expensive. There is no way to pretend this id financially sensible right now, but I really did love the last class. I have a couple months to wait until they start though.

Page to the Stage
The goal of this 8-week class is to lead participants through our entire process, from story conception to fully realized performance, culminating in a simply produced 2nd Story style evening of stories in our studio space. Great for graduates of our Fundamentals class, or for more seasoned writers who are not afraid of a deadline.

I'm not only not afraid of a deadline, I look forward to having one!

Down the Rabbit Hole

Made plans with J. to go see 2nd Story next Monday. Theme?

Down the Rabbit Hole
Have you ever ended up in a new world either geographically or mentally or spiritually? What about working up the ladder—have you ever tried to climb to the top of certain job or social group or lifestyle? Join 2nd Story this January as our tellers share stories of these brave new worlds. From a a young opera singer's one night stand with a mobster, to a grad student trying to date a woman who has money to burn, our tellers will take you up the ladder and down the rabbit hole.

Someone else was feeling Grace Slick genius vibes too.

I really need to do some story writing soon.
Also, my potbelly sandwich stress eating lunch - 675 Calories

Hamburger Mary and Stories

Had fun at the 2nd Story event -- but cocktails, late dinner at Hamburger Mary's and coming home to an email from work asking me to do something I don't know how to do left me with restless sleep and waking up at 2am.

I look a wreck this morning and cannot wait for the weekend to start!

Calendars and Christmas Carols

This photo reminds me of Liberace.

In a bout of crazy, I filled my calendar for a week.
Holiday decorating, going to see The Last Waltz, In Fine Spirits for 2nd Story with "Lars."

Fun things.

I also want to go see Hugo and Margin Call ... and there is a Moth at Martyrs tomorrow night.