Let's go down to the OzDust Ballroom

I just got home from a quick work trip to Los Angeles. I went there to sell cookbooks for one of my authors. Before all the cooking demonstrations and book selling, however, I managed to plan a trip to Pantages Theatre to see Wicked. It was so incredible! 

I've always loved going to the theater and I've been so blessed to have many opportunities to watch amazing plays and musicals (Thank you Utah Shakespearean Festival!) It's always such a joy to sit and watch a whole new world unfold through stunning scenery, powerful music, award-worthy acting and impressive dancing. From classic, much-loved productions like "Les Miserables" and "Phantom of the Opera" to comical farces like "Servant of Two Masters" and "Complete Wrks of Wllm. Shkspr (Abridged)," to little known powerful plays like "Stones in His Pockets" ... I have logged many an evening at the theater and that's not even mentioning all the Shakespearean productions! 

And now I'm so excited to add "Wicked" to my continually growing theater list. Here's a trailer for the touring production I thought I'd share. Check out the musical's website here.

Some overdue credit

I must apologize for my neglect in giving my talented, brilliant and fabulous sister in law Juline the much-deserved, much-appreciated credit for being the mastermind behind hanging all those great photos and pieces of art in my wonderful home!

Thank you, Juline!

Your handiwork will be treasured for years to come!

OK ... am I out of the doghouse now?

Today's fairy tale

Once upon a time a talented, vivacious, yet oh-so-klutzy 30something woman took a bit of a fall. Balancing on clicky heels isn't always an easy thing, after all. Stepping off a curb, her favorite kitten heel decided to slip, and down on the concrete she went, spraining her ankle in the process. 

Wounded, but not broken this good-natured woman was quick to make fun of herself and her not-so-graceful spill. Sharing the story with a close friend, she was hoping to net a bit of sympathy ... fully knowing she would make this handsome guy laugh hysterically. And laugh he did ... first via email, then in person when the two met up one morning before work. 

After poking fun at her lack of grace, he offered a sweet farewell and trudged off to jump into his truck. Within a blink of an eye, (unfortunately while our fare damsel's back was turned) Sir Teases-a-Lot was lying in the road, Starbucks coffee spilled on the asphalt, a divot in the grass the apparent culprit! 

Enter our heroine ... KARMA! 

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I'm STILL laughing at how perfectly timed Karma can be! Luckily he wasn't too wounded ... His pride? Quite possibly. 

Think, think, think...

For some, great ideas are found in the boardroom. Others have sudden epiphanies. Still others hash out their discoveries over hours, days or even weeks. 

Well, my ideas  are usually uncovered in ... the bathroom! OK, let me explain. I tend to sort out my thoughts, come up with ideas or work out problems while in the porcelain-filled room. Usually it's while shampooing my hair, but I'm not ashamed to admit I do some of my best thinking while sitting on the commode. 

I'm going to call it Bathroom Brilliance!

Online Home Tour

It's feeling more and more like HOME!

Here's a quick photo tour of my new abode.