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bloodsong1) wrote2005-12-25 09:28 am
bloodsong1) wrote2005-12-25 09:28 am
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Gooood morning!
Or afternoon, depending on what time zone you're in and when you decide to read this. ^_^
Some sad news from the Queenie household. Kiddo screwed up big time on the Yule presents, AGAIN. So we swiped all his toys, AGAIN. That's twice now in two years. *sigh* Or did I mention this already? Can't remember. Ah well. Still need to call the ex-mom-in-law and inform her gently that what he receives today stays with her until his birthday. It's only three weeks away, no big deal.
Oh, speaking of gifts, my maternal unit really came through yesterday. New glass bakeware, glass mixing bowls with lids and liquid measuring cup, plus nice new spatulas. SCORE! Now all we need are pots and pans! I was very surprised, considering how paternal unit lost his job last month and all they have is his military pension. For the record, he retired USAF a Master Sargeant, which equates to about $400 a month. He's working temp jobs right now and seriously considering a truck driving job. With his heart condition, Wolf isn't so sure he'll qualify.
Playing We Heart Katamari and enjoying it. Presents are harder to find and get, the challenges are varied and seem to lean more to fastest time possible. Replaying challenges gives you the option of going for size or speed and one challenge is strictly two person. Going to see if Wolf's willing to play with me on that one.
Saw The Nutcracker last night on local PBS station. International troupe, mostly Russian, performing in Indiana. *blink blink* Right. Didn't matter. I enjoyed it immensely. Drosslemeyer had more stage time then other performances I've seen, apparently the dancer was playing Drossy and Hoffman(?), an author writing out the story. He cuddled his book at the end. ^_^ Nutcracker was played by a woman at first, which made me blink, but after the defeat of the Mouse King, they switched to a guy. Sugar Plum Fairy got the Prince in the end, which also made me blink. Wasn't Clara's love the key to the spell? It ended with Clara curled up on a chair with flowers in her hand, sleeping next to the female Nutcracker. It was better then, I must admit this, the American versions I've seen. For some reason the Europeans just do Nutcracker better. Better costumes, better dancing, better interpretations. My all time favorite was performed by the London Royal Ballet in the late eighties, I think. It was on VHS at the library and I borrowed it every year I could until it was taken out of circulation. That version had Nutcracker being the enchanted nephew of Drosselmeyer. It started and ended in Drosselmeyer's study, with a portrait over the desk. In the beginning, it was a painting of the nephew and at the end, Drosselmeyer comes home from the party to find his nephew asleep at the desk and a nutcracker in the portrait. Lovely bit of symmetry.
Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday! *throws rainbow glitter*
Some sad news from the Queenie household. Kiddo screwed up big time on the Yule presents, AGAIN. So we swiped all his toys, AGAIN. That's twice now in two years. *sigh* Or did I mention this already? Can't remember. Ah well. Still need to call the ex-mom-in-law and inform her gently that what he receives today stays with her until his birthday. It's only three weeks away, no big deal.
Oh, speaking of gifts, my maternal unit really came through yesterday. New glass bakeware, glass mixing bowls with lids and liquid measuring cup, plus nice new spatulas. SCORE! Now all we need are pots and pans! I was very surprised, considering how paternal unit lost his job last month and all they have is his military pension. For the record, he retired USAF a Master Sargeant, which equates to about $400 a month. He's working temp jobs right now and seriously considering a truck driving job. With his heart condition, Wolf isn't so sure he'll qualify.
Playing We Heart Katamari and enjoying it. Presents are harder to find and get, the challenges are varied and seem to lean more to fastest time possible. Replaying challenges gives you the option of going for size or speed and one challenge is strictly two person. Going to see if Wolf's willing to play with me on that one.
Saw The Nutcracker last night on local PBS station. International troupe, mostly Russian, performing in Indiana. *blink blink* Right. Didn't matter. I enjoyed it immensely. Drosslemeyer had more stage time then other performances I've seen, apparently the dancer was playing Drossy and Hoffman(?), an author writing out the story. He cuddled his book at the end. ^_^ Nutcracker was played by a woman at first, which made me blink, but after the defeat of the Mouse King, they switched to a guy. Sugar Plum Fairy got the Prince in the end, which also made me blink. Wasn't Clara's love the key to the spell? It ended with Clara curled up on a chair with flowers in her hand, sleeping next to the female Nutcracker. It was better then, I must admit this, the American versions I've seen. For some reason the Europeans just do Nutcracker better. Better costumes, better dancing, better interpretations. My all time favorite was performed by the London Royal Ballet in the late eighties, I think. It was on VHS at the library and I borrowed it every year I could until it was taken out of circulation. That version had Nutcracker being the enchanted nephew of Drosselmeyer. It started and ended in Drosselmeyer's study, with a portrait over the desk. In the beginning, it was a painting of the nephew and at the end, Drosselmeyer comes home from the party to find his nephew asleep at the desk and a nutcracker in the portrait. Lovely bit of symmetry.
Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday! *throws rainbow glitter*