Monday, May 04, 2015

Gypsy and Generals

Stopped at Target to pick up a few things, then met Christine at Barnegat High School for Gypsy.
It was long--three hours, plus intermission--and the storyline was a little trite, but it was good.  Several of the players had been in Arsenic and Old Lace with me, including the two stars, Stacey S. and Neil G.  Besides them, I knew Lou Monaco, who had directed A. and O.L., his daughter, Lindsay, and Edward, a dancer.
Didn't get home until 6:00, but it was a good, show-bizzy day. Damn, when is LETCO ever going back into production?
Walter e-mailed to the effect that he got a call about my house rental, but reception was poor and the people said they'd call back. They may or may not have, as he had another call from an agent who may be representing the same people. So far, zero lookers.
Enjoyed our Sunday night Skype call with Ellen, who's looking forward to the end of the school year.
WIDER: There isn't a whole lot scarier than this scenario: Military dictating policy to civilians.  As mentioned in the article, this nut case “is a good example of what happens when the division between a military and the civilians who in a democratic society should control that military breaks down.”  What's incredible is that Breedlove (incredibly farcical name for this guy) has a Facebook page.  You couldn't make this stuff up...
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2015/05/no_author/only-bad-guys-become-generals/

1 comment:

Jim Wetzel said...

Yes, the least Obama could do is to fire the guy. No, wait -- the least Obama could do is also what he WILL do ... nothing. 'Tis pity.

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