Saturday we took a trip to Savannah and our path took through the city of Hinesville.an area most closely associated with the military base Fort Stewart. But Benjamin did not know that. Looking up briefly from his video game, hearing us talk about Hinesville, he asked "Is this where they make the ketchup?"
Other than our surprise visit to Heinz-ville, our trip to Savannah was fairly uneventful. Alison clothes shopped but came away with nothing. I think some of my female readers can identify that sometimes it's just very hard to pull the trigger and buy something. Whether it's price or fit or style. making a commitment can be hard. We did get to eat at Carrabba's, an excellent Italian restaurant of which we had a gift card and a coupon of $10 off for. Benjamin ordered a full adult meal and ate every bit of it. It was Manicotti, and we thought, he is a MAN now, eating off the adult menu. An appropriately named meal.
Benjamin will be playing the Baritone Horn in the band. He does not have it yet, but it will be here Saturday. Then we will see how we, including the dogs, react.
My middle son's Doug's wedding plans continue apace. It is down to a decision between The King and Prince on St. Simons, or the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Any opinions would be appreciated. But please hurry, as the wedding will either be in late October or early November. Yikes!
I have worked the last two Fridays. It is unclear to me whether I will need to work the next two or three, but we will see. It hurts my fiction writing the most, as I generally need more time for that.
I enjoyed seeing Annie a second time this last last Friday, with a new cast. I amazed at how well our children's theatre, Flying Dragon, can pull off the many cast changes that they do. I know it makes rehearsals a challenge, but it is a joy to see so many kids get to have a shining moment Musical theater is at it's best when the singer fully engages the audience with their physical movements and facial expressions. A stand out in that regards was young Lilly Varnes, who sang a song as the young actress come to New York city to make a name for herself. She was animated and alive, and as she is this coming weekend's Annie, I am very much looking forward to seeing the show again.
As best I can see, the introduction of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate has been a complete bust. Yes, some of the extreme right base is excited about him, but weren't they going to be voting for Romney anyways? All but the most deluded are seeing through the smoke and mirrors the Republican ticket is trying to put up around Medicare. If Orwell was listening, he would be a-flippin'!
Entertainment wise, the weekend was pretty much a bust. No movies and very little TV, not even much reading. I would love to take a day and just read a book from cover to cover. Throw in some Bonbons and I would be set.
Until next time,
T.M. Strait
THE KING AND PRINCE ON ST SIMONS!!!!! Definately!!!
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