We are another week closer to Thanksgiving. With the show behind me, I look forward to my trip to WI. I'll just get back into a routine before the holidays hit!

Had another good show tonight and I was glad M&D made it down. They also made it to the cast party for a few. Theatre people are theatre people wherever you go!

Standing On The Side Of LOVE

In response to the possible protest of tomorrow's production of "The Laramie Project," you can choose to stand on the side of love. Follow this link to find out how.

You can also use this opportunity to donate to The Phoenix Center. The mission of The Phoenix Center is to provide quality HIV/AIDS care, prevention, and education to the community as well as support, counseling, and referrals for the GLBTQ community in an atmosphere free from judgment and discrimination of any kind.

And of course, you can also support us by buying a ticket to the show! Call 217-523-0878 or visit Springfield Theatre Centre's website. I hope to see you there!

I'm enjoying an evening in with my laundry tonight. Ok, maybe not enjoying it, but Peanut is happy for company. We're both looking forward to a visit from M&D!

Food, Inc.

I just watched Food, Inc. I really had no business doing that. I've always been a picky eater especially when it came to meat. I have to admit that seeing people gnaw meat from bones makes me throw up in my mouth a little. This was 4,000 times worse than that.

I've been attempting to eat whole foods lately, but still am inclined towards eating out more than I'd like. This movie may have broken me of wanting to eat foods when I don't know where they have come from. I have new found motivation to continue down the path towards local, whole foods.

You know, over the weekend I was trying to explain to someone that fruit juice is bad because it has more chemicals than actual juice and he said to me "There are chemicals in all food." This, my friends, is why we have this problem in the first place. People in our country have just mindlessly accepted that it is the way it is and it's okay. If you are one of those people, wake up. It is not okay.

And P.S. WalMart still sucks for whole foods and organic food selection.

Dockers Monday

After a weekend of performances for "The Laramie Project," I'm excited to have a few days off. I'm thinking I might need to explore the old hang out, Dockers, after work. It feels like it has been awhile. I also am pretty far behind on the grocery shopping and normal everyday things you are supposed to keep up on. Isn't that the way it goes?

I was excited to get a nice write up in the local paper before the opening of the show. You can read it here. But I realized I was in a town that actually supports the arts when the paper also reviewed the show a day later. And the review is actually positive! I love my new town.

The cast of "The Laramie Project" will be back to ripping peoples' hearts out and making them cry next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Hoogland Center. I wouldn't miss it for the world. Get your tickets by calling 217-523-0878 or visit Springfield Theatre Centre's website for more information.

Behind The Scenes

Waiting behind the scenes for our first matinee performance of "The Laramie Project." Hoping for another outstanding show today. Then I'm bustin' outdoors!