See.... I Knew This Would Happen, But I'm Not Complaining

Just so that everyone who was jealous of our 85 degree weather feels better, I want you to know that it has been raining and 32 degrees with a wind chill factor of 28 degrees. Therefore everything is covered in ice. My Wisteria that's in full bloom, my Colorado Columbines, even the Oleanders, all covered in a thick layer of ice. It was the same in San Antonio, so we wound up doing nothing but sitting around my friend's house talking, watching TV and drinking, which I could have done here at home.

Don't get me wrong. I love going to see my friend Sully. However, it was different this time. Her *House Man* Charles passed away last month. She had a lovely service for him, had him cremated, and now he resides in a lovely box in a glass cupboard in her home. Yes, I know it's strange, but this man worked for her family for forever. I think it was like 50 years, so I'm guessing he was something like 75 years old, although he never really looked that old to me. So, there was no one to cook for us and wait on us hand & foot. I understand why she misses Charles because I miss him too.

So, after being waited on hand and foot by Charles for her entire life, poor Sully is lost, as is her hubby John. When we all got hungry, she got on the phone and ordered some *gut bomb* cheese burgers, big greasy fries, and milk shakes. They were totally delicioso, by the way. Then, she called a taxi to go get them and bring them to us. Yes, she did, I swear. This is how they handle carryout meals during nasty weather now. I have no idea how much all that cost, but I'm thinking S & J are going to need to adjust to a life without Charles. Something tells me that it's going to take some time.

We had planned on doing all sorts of things while I was there, but the freezing rain forbade us to get outside. I wanted to go see the new Tiger Cub that the San Antonio Zoo just recently acquired. Nope. We also talked about going to The Botanical Gardens again, because it's one of the loveliest places on earth and I adore going there. Not in the freezing rain. Nope. We also discussed going down to The River Walk to eat and have cocktails. It didn't happen. Who wants to eat outside in the rain when it's 36 degrees? Let me just say that The River Walk is no fun if you have to eat inside. You might as well be in Muleshoe, Texas.

So, we decided that I should come back in a few weeks, when the weather is nicer. There are so many fun things to do in San Antonio, but most of them involve being outside. However, San Antonio needed the rain very badly, as they have been on water rationing of late. Apparently, if a neighbor sees you watering on a day that isn't *your day* and calls the police, you can get a whopper of a citation. I will say that Sully has been known to water at 3:00 in the morning, while wearing all black, the naughty girl. So yes, they need the rain. And yes, I really drove 5 hours there and 5 hours back, for a visit with my friend, which could have more easily been done over the phone. Since I hate talking on the phone, I drove. Some people hate to drive, but not I. Getting out on the open road has always been good therapy for me.

I did take a couple of pictures of their new puppy, Sadie, whom I fell head over heels in love with. Look at these eyes. She is the sweetest little girl and loves to get up on the sofa and cuddle with you, and she is their child.

When I got home, I was thrilled to find these goodies waiting for me. I felt like it was Christmas or something, because I'd forgotten I ordered these before I left. I FINALLY get to read the Vampire (Edward!) books. I'll get the third one after I've read these.

Lastly, if you are as crazy about musicals and Broadway as I am, then you're going to love this. They have made a new movie about the revival of 'A Chorus Line' on Broadway and it looks to be fantastic. It's called 'Every Little Step' and I can hardly wait for it to come out at theatres. You can watch the movie trailer here:

http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/451649/Every-Little-Step/trailers

I once tried out for 'A Chorus Line' when it was being staged here at our community theatre. I wanted to be in that show so badly and was broken hearted when I didn't get a part. Seriously, I cried for days. I later found out they wanted to cast me in the show but didn't because I had two toddlers at the time. They were worried it would interfere with my performances, which was probably right. Still, I so should have been in that show! It would be the last time I ever tried out for a show as well as the last time I was young and could handle doing a show like that. Afterwards, I was on many casting committees for other shows, and I cranked out the theatre's monthly newsletter for several years. But, I never tried out for another show.