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Slap & Tickle...revisited

Yes kids, it's Slap & Tickle time again. I figured it would be a good idea to do a posting on this because I've had a few hits for people looking for info on the show next week. What is Slap & Tickle some of you may ask...well, it's a fun, zany night of sketch comedy by some very talented actors that’s sure to produce lots of laughter! See the info below. Come if you can, I’ll be in the booth running the show!!!

ALL NEW!!

SLAP & TICKLE

Featuring:
Alex Alexander, Sarah Allan, Steve Altman, Mark Carnessale,
Eliza Coyle, Joe Dietl, Mary Pat Dowhy, Joshua Fardon,
Spencer Garrett, Larry Harris, Jay Huguley, Jeff Lewis,
Valerie Long, Rod McClachlan, Larry Poindexter, Amy Scribner,
Pat Towne, Liz Warner, Robert Yasamura, Ben Zook

Tuesday & Wednesday
May 17 & 18 2005
8:00 pm

Doors open at 7:30

$10 INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS & SNACKS

@The Lillian Theatre
1076 Lillian Way
(south of Santa Monica Blvd., btwn. Cahuenga & Vine)

FREE STREET PARKING
Reservations: 323-417-9970

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it's a blog's life

I finally finished assigning categories to all of my posts.

I find it interesting to look at the google searches that people do, seeing how they get here. It seems as if you are searching for "loft conversions", "interesting facts about los angeles" or "urban exploration" then this is the place to be...although ultimately I think they must be a bit disappointed once they get here...especially since the "interesting facts" post mainly talks about a sinus infection that I once had. Sorry kids.

I do hope though that some of you "internet search people" find it interesting from time to time. Thanks for stopping by!

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things that make you say "wow"

i was just driving back from my boss' house in the Hollywood Hills and saw a young deer running through the streets...hopefully she made it back to the wooded area safely.

You're a dead man Ketsios

All I have to say is damn you George.

Damn you for forcing me to drink that last Cosmo last night.

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Rendezvous

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a screening of a short film that some friends of mine produced, directed, wrote and starred in. Rendezvous is the name and alien abduction is the game. It was a really well done movie and I have no doubts that they will go far if they continue their endeavors.

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Florida post update

I just updated my Florida trip re-cap complete with pictures. Have a look below.

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Juror Appreciation Week

Betcha' didn't know that it's Juror Appreciation Week in Los Angeles County. Why do I know? Well yesterday I had to do my "one day or one trial" jury duty service at the Hollywood Branch Court. There were only 2 trials and both of them ended up settling so none of us were needed. In honor of Juror Appreciation Week, which is always the 2nd week of May for future reference, we were given an unlimited supply of Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee for the day. There was also a raffle for some gifts...gift certificate to In-N-Out anyone??? Unfortunately I didn't win. Overall it was pretty chill, and I can say that the next time I'm called for service I'll postpone until the 2nd week of May if possible...just for the fun of it.

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back in the saddle

I survived!!

I spent the past few days at my parents new home in Florida. Specifically a place called "The Villages" or "Disneyland for Adults" where everyday from 5-7pm at the Town Square there is free entertainment (live bands and dancing) and 2-for-1 beers or $1 margaritas. Other activities that are available include golf and a myriad of about 500 other clubs ranging from archery to water aerobics to yoga to knitting to ______________ (insert favorite activity here). If you are a resident you get to play on any one of the 18 or so golf courses, for free, for the rest of your life. There are about 7 pro courses that you can play on for a small fee as well. I have to say, I give it a thumbs up...in as far as retirement communities go.

Hmmm, highlights of the weekend were going out to dinner on Thursday and having a humongous martini, which made me feel a bit less edgy and watching my parents down about 5 large beers between dinner and post-dinner walk around town. It's like New Orleans but in Florida, you can walk around outside with alcohol...crazy. My mom was tipsy. She's funny when she's tipsy. Friday we went to see The Interpreter. On Saturday I got up early and went to 8 garage sales with my Dad and Grandfather, it's their new favorite activity. My mom hates it as she has a "thing" against pre-owned items I guess; she used to hate my Thrift Store finds when I was in high school. Later on in the afternoon my parents hosted a Kentucky Derby party for about 20 of their friends. Lots of alcohol flowed. I was a good girl and stuck with water mainly but did have one small glass of wine. Hey, someone had to make sure no one got outta control. And finally on Sunday I got a guided bus tour of The Villages, afterwards my mom and I went to the Polo Fields and watched the last 3 minutes of a game where I was able to snap this awesome picture of a headless polo player

The most interesting part of the entire trip was reading old letters from relatives in Italy that were sent to my great-grandfather in the late 60's and early 70's. Granted these letters were in Italian so reading them consisted of typing paragraphs into a website that offered free translation services such as Free Translation or Babel Fish. Sometimes you get sensible translations and then other times you get "here it we offer you to much well greetings" or worse. I've been researching my Italian relatives for some time now and made lots of headway with ellisisland.org. I felt like a detective, looking at old photographs and talking to my grandfather trying to put all the pieces together.

I'll share a short, funny story that my grandfather told me about his first few dates with my grandmother. They met on a blind date and hit it off rather well, but my grandmother wouldn't let my grandfather kiss her. So they went on a second date and still no kiss. On the third date my grandfather decided to take her out on a paddle-boat ride on the Potomac River (they lived in Washington, D.C.) he said that if she didn't give him a kiss she'd have to swim to shore! Well, I guess his plan worked as they were married a year later.

The few pictures that I took are posted, take a look here. Gotta go get my dance on tonight at Sugarfoot Stomp.

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crickets

Things will be quiet around here for the next few days as I'll be out of town from Wednesday until Sunday night. I'm going to Florida to visit my parents who recently moved there. They live in Ocala and a BIG retirement community called The Villages. This weekend just happens to coincide with Cinco de Mayo (my parents love any excuse to drink), the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day so I'll be busy with activities. My parents are having a Kentucky Derby party and inviting lots of friends so I will be prominently on display that day. Kinda like a zoo animal...look at the girl from Los Angeles.

Please don't forget about me in my absence. Come back and visit next week when I should have lots of interesting stories to tell of my trip.

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Tofu Festival

I know this may be a bit on the early side of things but I just can't help myself. Mark your calendars now for the 10th Annual LA Tofu Festival!!! August 13th and 14th in Little Tokyo.

I know, I hear a collective "Yuk" from a lot of you right now but believe me, when Tofu is done right it can be damn tasty. Yes, there were a few dishes that I had to go "hmmm, not for me" but there were many more that I said "can I get that recipe?" The Tofu Tostadas come to mind as mouth wateringly good and very easy to prepare.

I went by myself last year and had a blast walking around, nibbling on various foods. Might I suggest, if you go, take a walk around the entire place and look at all the food choices first, then eat away! There's also live entertainment and a vendor's marketplace. Lots of fun for the entire family! And don't worry, I'll plug this event again, closer to the date.

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