So, I am almost a week into my new job as the site director at a Boys and Girls Club after-school program. I have also started my student teaching this week. Could someone please tell me what in the hell I was thinking when I signed on for both?!
I joke...once I get all of my clerical work under control for the job, I will be able to actually interact with the kids a bit. Right now, I feel a bit like Judy (Jane Fonda) and her Xerox machine in "9 to 5." Since I love the movie, and since Dolly is one of my absolute favorites, I decided to post a tribute to working women everywhere. Heck, I'm going to be equal-opportunity and salute all workers - those in and out of the home. Cheers!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
I was given a phone for my new job yesterday, and it has been a treat to have TWO ways for people to reach me off-line. I am a cell phone hold out, who really only uses my phone when I need to. Now that I have a work phone, I can't be so selective about my usage. I also keep thinking about those old-time telephone operators (my grandma was one). How they kept it all in line is beyond me!
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Seriously, who doesn't love Ernestine?!
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Seriously, who doesn't love Ernestine?!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Back to School, Back to School...
Today is the final day of the summer program I have been working at, and school will begin in less than a week. I have always loved the process of getting ready for school: the new clothes, the new supplies, finding out what teacher I got, etc. As I entered college, it was always interesting to meet a professor for the first time. Some were very down-to-earth, while others were firmly entrenched in an ivory tower. Regardless of the subject or the prof, I always think of this when I meet an instructor for the first time:
Hmmm...I wonder what my new students will think about me this time next year!
Hmmm...I wonder what my new students will think about me this time next year!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
In the Spirit of Caftan Woman's 'Dilemma' Post...
This is something I have been pondering for awhile now, but that really came back to me last night while watching that local production of "Oklahoma!" Knowing that the vast majority of the 6 or 7 people who read this blog are fans of the theatah, I ask this of you...I have yet to determine my stance:
The actress who played Laurie was very strong musically, but was lacking in conviction with her acting, and was even weaker when dancing. I know the show backwards and forwards, so I wasn't lost. I kept thinking that something would be lost on folks who are new to this show, though, as there was little feeling in her acting performance.
So, in a nutshell...
In musical theatre, is it better to be a singer who isn't a particularly capable actor, or is it better to be a strong actor with an ok singing voice?
The actress who played Laurie was very strong musically, but was lacking in conviction with her acting, and was even weaker when dancing. I know the show backwards and forwards, so I wasn't lost. I kept thinking that something would be lost on folks who are new to this show, though, as there was little feeling in her acting performance.
So, in a nutshell...
In musical theatre, is it better to be a singer who isn't a particularly capable actor, or is it better to be a strong actor with an ok singing voice?
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Shows I Love, Volume 2
The local community theatre is putting on "Oklahoma!" this weekend, and I will go for the second time this evening. Granted, I am going again so a friend doesn't have to go alone, but "Oklahoma!" is one of those shows that just stands up to multiple viewings.
"Oklahoma!" is my first memory of seeing a show -- I was 8 or 9, and my sister's high school put it on. For years, I thought of it as purely fun. Once I came to understand the importance of this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, and once I really started to notice the layers and depth of the music and the characters, I started taking it very seriously.
So, without further ado, here is one of my favorite tunes from this great American musical!
"Oklahoma!" is my first memory of seeing a show -- I was 8 or 9, and my sister's high school put it on. For years, I thought of it as purely fun. Once I came to understand the importance of this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, and once I really started to notice the layers and depth of the music and the characters, I started taking it very seriously.
So, without further ado, here is one of my favorite tunes from this great American musical!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Group Sing!!
You know what, folks...Illinois is steamy this week!! I went to work this morning at 8, and it was already 88 degrees. On the upside, I have had the following song stuck in my head.
Care to join me in a sing-along??
Care to join me in a sing-along??
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Well, I Did It...
I adopted a dog.
Greta recently turned five, and was given over to a canine foster home by loving parents who couldn't give her the time and attention she needs. We have really clicked this week, so I feel really good about the decision. As you can see, she is a little on the rotund side for a dachshund. I could stand to lose a few pounds myself, so we are working on that together.
Greta recently turned five, and was given over to a canine foster home by loving parents who couldn't give her the time and attention she needs. We have really clicked this week, so I feel really good about the decision. As you can see, she is a little on the rotund side for a dachshund. I could stand to lose a few pounds myself, so we are working on that together.
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