I almost quit

I am in a improv play called Joey & Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding. The first time I was in it-I lasted for 6 years, playing the role of Louisa, the "happy, loose girl" if you get my drift. I quit for four years to get elected to the Board of Education in my town...and then went I lost re-election. (I ran as an indepdent, instead of a Republican, for obvious reasons) I went back.

I have been in the play for , almost 3 years and have thought of giving notice, or taking a break...and yesterday I decided to do just that. I emailed the power that be, and three of my friends in the show. WOW. If I thought I wasn't loved, or wanted, I was very wrong. I received emails, and phone calls and tales of how much fun we have, and how much the audience loves us and how wonderful I am. It was very good for my ego. Maybe that is all I needed. Or, maybe I just wanted to sit on my couch w/o my bra for a few more days before my schedule really picks up.

For now, I am still in a wonderful play called J&M for short. You should check it out. We are at the Chowderpot in Hartford. For tickets call 1-800-See Joey.

Do you wonder?

This morning I was reading about all of the celebrities that smoke. The one person who struck me as odd was Eva (Desperate Housewives) and thought, she smokes too? You never really know anyone in the media's spotlight glare. But, the true test of someone and how they deal with life is if they are organized. Here are a few ways and places to know if you are okay.



If you are organized, you might have a touch of OCD.(I know I do. As my cousin pointed out one night, as we moved furniture into her home. But, I knew the moment I as confused as to how to mount my David Cassidy posters. So, I did it in groups: The Partridge Family, Shirtless, Autographed and with someone else. Now, I that I do scrapbooks, I have David Cassidy, My life in the theater, and Disney World. My winter plan is to make one just for things that make me laugh. Letters, Photos, birthday cards, or notes will be in there. Anything that has made me laugh in the past 4 decades of my life. (yes, I'm 48 and proud of it too.)



If you aren't organized; you have a clutter problem and a problem dealing with grief. But, there is a host of things in between that too...