OK, here's the deal! Tuesday is our Weight Watchers night. We have our meetings and then I usually eat a little more that I eat the rest of the week. The really great part is, this last Tuesday night I passed a milestone and reached one of my intermediate goals. I have officially lost more than 30 lbs. As of this past Tuesday night, my weight loss total is .... (drum roll, please) 30.4 lbs. For those of you who have never struggled with weight problems, those intermediate goals are crucial.
Watch for my face (and new body) on a Weight Watchers commercial.
God Bless and Go with God!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Mark Twain
Last night we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. In the company of our good friends, Flora and Tim Hayes, we went to Talladega to the Ritz Theatre for "An Evening with Mark Twain". Those who know me well, know that Mark Twain is one of my favorite American Humorist/Writers.
This was the one man show performed by Hal Holbrook (Yes, the actor). I saw him perform the same show on television many years ago. This was slightly different from the PBS (I think) version but in most ways it was essentially the same. For the television show, the opening was Hal Holbrook coming onto the stage, sitting in front of a make-up mirror and "becoming" Mark Twain. Last night he simply came out in costume and full greasepaint.
I wanted to take pictures to post but they requested that we not and I respect and honor that request.
As I understand it, Hal Holbrook is 84 yrs old and this weekend in Talladega will be his final performance of this show. It's difficult to believe that he is that old. Mr Holbrook gave a mesmerizing and believable performance. I do not agree with his political views but he is an outstanding actor. I hope to be able to find a copy of this show on DVD somewhere. If anyone out there sees it let me know.
Again, and I quote from an earlier post "If you have never been to the Ritz Theater in Talladega you must try it. It is one of the best kept secrets in the great state of Alabama. George Culver and the folks in Talladega do a wonderful job bringing world class entertainment to the little berg of Talladega. The Ritz Theater ranks up there with the Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery and the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. You can call for information and get on their mailing list. The number is 256.761.0000. (No the four zeros is not a misprint.) " *NOTE* George Culver is leaving soon to take over as the executive director for the Alabama Children's Theatre in Birmingham but I am sure there is much that can be built on the foundations he has laid.
This was the one man show performed by Hal Holbrook (Yes, the actor). I saw him perform the same show on television many years ago. This was slightly different from the PBS (I think) version but in most ways it was essentially the same. For the television show, the opening was Hal Holbrook coming onto the stage, sitting in front of a make-up mirror and "becoming" Mark Twain. Last night he simply came out in costume and full greasepaint.
I wanted to take pictures to post but they requested that we not and I respect and honor that request.
As I understand it, Hal Holbrook is 84 yrs old and this weekend in Talladega will be his final performance of this show. It's difficult to believe that he is that old. Mr Holbrook gave a mesmerizing and believable performance. I do not agree with his political views but he is an outstanding actor. I hope to be able to find a copy of this show on DVD somewhere. If anyone out there sees it let me know.
Again, and I quote from an earlier post "If you have never been to the Ritz Theater in Talladega you must try it. It is one of the best kept secrets in the great state of Alabama. George Culver and the folks in Talladega do a wonderful job bringing world class entertainment to the little berg of Talladega. The Ritz Theater ranks up there with the Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery and the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. You can call for information and get on their mailing list. The number is 256.761.0000. (No the four zeros is not a misprint.) " *NOTE* George Culver is leaving soon to take over as the executive director for the Alabama Children's Theatre in Birmingham but I am sure there is much that can be built on the foundations he has laid.
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