Three Days of Rain…I can’t wait!
March 27, 2006
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Three Days of Rain Hollywood mega-star Julia Roberts will make her Broadway debut this spring in a revival of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain. The production, directed by Joe Mantello, will run 12 weeks starting March 28.Three Days of Rain centers on Walker, his sister Nan and their childhood friend Pip, who all meet in New York to divide the legacy of their late fathers, who were partners in a renowned architecture firm. In an effort to bring some peace to their own lives, the three search for clues that might explain what had gone on between their fathers, and the women in their lives, decades before. The story then shifts to that earlier time, with the same three actors portraying the previous generation. Both a family drama and a mystery, Three Days of Rain was first produced Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in 1997. |
He’s Back, Home Depot, 80 Degrees
March 11, 2006
I am not an oak.
He’s back and behaving. Okay so I am not an oak, but I am perhaps a strong weed. He has agreed to counseling.
It is beautiful in Atlanta and will climb to 80 degrees today. I am running, not walking to the $100 store (home depot for those that aren’t from this world) and will be standing in line with all the other “dreamers of beautiful yards”. I am even going to try some tomato plants. Now this is a huge thing for someone that has not walked out in the backyard since last fall. I really think it would be nice to have one area designated for cutting flowers and then one for a row or two of veggies. I have such a huge yard - all I need is a green thumb…or perhaps a yellowish blue.
Here’s my backyard now:
Here’s what I want it to look like:
Okay okay, my backyard does not look like a desert, but it will look like a beautiful place to hang when I am done. Note to self: get the batteries out of my toy, charge them and take an actual picture of the backyard.
METRO ATLANTA CHAPTER CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO FIRES; PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER SEASON
March 8, 2006
2006 – Red Cross Calls I’ve been on:
Already Busy with Disasters in ‘06
Only a couple of months into 2006, metro Atlanta’s Red Cross has already responded to dozens of residential fires including a major apartment fire on February 18. That morning, Red Cross volunteers helped 24 families (more than 60 adults and children) who were burned out of their homes at the Ashley Woods Apartment complex in Stockbridge, Ga. The Red Cross responded immediately and provided financial assistance on-site for temporary lodging, food, clothing and prescription replacements.
On average, the Red Cross responds to three fires a night in Metro Atlanta, the most common disaster nationwide. With little to no warning, a fire can completely destroy the home and belongings of the family surviving it – a devastating experience.
Severe Weather Week Highlights Season of Thunderstorms and More
But fires have not been the only type of disaster so far in 2006. In early January, a tornado ripped through a neighborhood in Fayette County destroying the homes in its path. Georgia is prone to a number of disasters like these, which is why Governor Perdue declared the week of February 19 to 25 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. This time of year presents a great opportunity to begin updating preparations for possible disasters that can occur in this community. Local families need to take steps now to plan and prepare for the expected and unexpected.
In 2005, hundreds of metro Atlanta families experienced severe weather-related disasters, from tornadoes in Carroll, Henry and Paulding Counties to hurricane-caused flooding in Douglas, Cobb, Cherokee, Clayton and south Fulton Counties.
Striking with little to no warning, these disasters offer limited time to plan or gather supplies, which is why advance preparation is vital. While the Red Cross will be there to assist those affected with their emergency needs, the following tips will help local residents and their families plan ahead and respond safely and calmly in the event of severe weather.
How did I sleep last night?
March 6, 2006
Wonderful. My marriage has been on the rocks for some time now. Finally I had enough. I told him yesterday that we could not go on like this. We agreed to take some time apart. It was so nice not to have to walk on egg shells last night. The kids and I enjoyed the evening. We watched movies and laughed. I mean I actually got to enjoy an evening in my home. It’s has been so bad lately that even the kids did not want to be there.
So, he’s not here. And…I’m okay.
