Living in London

Leda and the Swan – featured at Secrets

January 23, 2009 · 2 Comments

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The piece that Pj has conceived/co-directed is going up at the Southwark Playhouse as part of their “secret” series. Very exciting for the small group of actors.musicians.designers who have worked so hard on the show. 

click here for more: http://www.spsecrets.co.uk/clues.htm

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Thank You Mr. President

January 20, 2009 · 4 Comments

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Madame Tussauds had their President Obama and Oval office in full gear today as American’s had free admission for the day to take pictures with our new president.  It was loads of fun.  The kids are gonna love this!

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Grieving the loss of my special face friend

January 15, 2009 · 6 Comments

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Being back in the states, pj managed to enlist some parental support in favor of me shaving the beard.  Here I am, grumpy faced, mid shave. 

I miss my beard.  I want it back.  My face is so cold and lonely now. My lips are chapped and my chin is more exposed than a … 

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a sitcom waiting for financial backers

January 12, 2009 · 1 Comment

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I’ve been working on a sitcom in my spare time, and I thought i would post a pic or two.  here is a recent episode where we  are preparing for an arctic expedition to the EwePea (or upper peninsula as some call it).   Julie, as usual, is totally prepared with her favorite russian hat.  Betsy, is knitting some special extra-warm long underwear, and Hunter has been grooming his beard for days.  Now what we know (that they don’t) is that they haven’t ever actually left the house.  Every episode they just plan a big trip that never quite materializes…and this is driving Julie mental!

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The New Extreme Sport

January 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Extreme Vocalizing

My friend Elyce and I are perfecting our own extreme sport called ‘Extreme Home Vocalizing.” For a brief guide and some illustrated photos please feel free to email our official sponsor Dr. Bethany Hodge.

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Variations on my Favorite Theme

January 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Kipp and Kyle at the Red Key – bruce and kipp have beard off…or is that a drink off?

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A rare siting of a woolly hatted Norman somewhere in the vicinity of fountain square.

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New Years at the Hinkle’s

January 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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It’s good to know that some things don’t change.  

mix equal parts coke and crown royal = kyle ragsdale

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Indy – What a View

January 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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A great view of downtown INdy from the new library.  

this place is awesome. free wifi, starbucks, and random sitings of Tafts!

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The Great American Tour, Winter 08-09

January 8, 2009 · 3 Comments

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Arrive at Dulles Airport, Washington DC

- drive to nearest mexican dive! 

Mount Crawford, Va

- drivers licenses anyone?

- chill out time at the vineyard estate. choice!

Richmond, Va

 - the down-size continues

- trudy looks forward to seeing sunshine in ‘09

Ann Arbor, Mi

- visiting with Eric and Mandy.

- zingerman’s and Rock Band! and snow…

Indianapolis, IN

- London recap/New Years/ Hymnasters/Sunday/ Pleasant Street/Indy goodness.

- We have the best friends in the world.

Raleigh, NC

- the future is wide open, with a bit of a southern accent.

Miles Driven: 2,214

Priceless!

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Rock Stars in Ann Arbor

January 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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The generations were brought together with a killer couple rounds of RockBand (Guitar Hero) while we were visiting the family in ann arbor last week. Pj on vocals, eric on guitar, Jim on bass, bruce on drums. My father discovered late in life that he excels on the bass. Cello lessons may have paid off as well!

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