Madeline Says

I wish you would look at me
And you had hearts in your eyes
And then I would look at you
And you and me would be in love.

This was something my daughter said to me that I didn't want to forget. I asked here about it a little while ago and she says she doesn't remember saying it. So, I am deffinitely glad I wrote it down! It is a great feeling to be loved by your children. I guess it's only natural for children to love their parents. But, when they express it such interesting and surprising ways, it feels like a very special gift-- not merely a natural predisposition. I love my kids!

Mamihlapinatapei

esprit de I'escalier

A Tightrope Walker

A tightrope walker will set up a Soviet banner high above the audience—
To represent the taking of the Reichstag.

Originally, the leopards were to act as Nazis.
When it comes to representing aggressors,
They fit ideally, Marchevsky explained.

Yet, it is almost impossible to dress leopards in Nazi uniforms—
And, you cannot dress a horse like a Nazi.
But, was easy to design Nazi costumes for them.
People see Nazi’s as beasts anyway.

Entrance will be free for all war veterans
Who come dressed in uniforms
With military medals.

The Police in Arizona

The police in Arizona want to get a monkey for their SWAT team.

Maybe I can start posting play-script.

Idea for a Play

I have an idea for a play and I wonder if you'd like to work on it with me? Le Sanges de Paris. Basically, take Conrad's Heart of Darkness, swap out the jungle for the Paris underground, Marlowe for a French detective, and the natives with Paris street youths wielding vicious imported monkeys for weapons. It would be a puppet show in various stages- shadow puppets, marionettes, larger-than-life puppet suits, etc. Narrated in second person. Original music.

It may sound far-fetched but I once saw a production of Moby Dick in Chicago with the same basic setup. It was put on by Jeff Dorchen and Red Moon theater company. Let me know . . .

Jolie Holland

If you haven't heard Jolie Holland, you need to immediately: www.jolieholland.com. I saw her in Portland on my Birthday. She was just as great as I expected. Michael Hurley was actually there too and he played a song. I thought I would never get chance to him play. So, I need to thank Jolie for that, too. Thanks, Jolie. (No, I don't actually know her).

Buddy and Ollie

Critically wounded, with massive injuries to his face, body and limbs,
St. James saw what was happening.
(Animal death in mid-assault.)
"There's a reason why."

At the Animal Haven Ranch to celebrate the birthday of Moe,
Who was himself taken from St. James' Los Angeles home
After biting off part of a woman's finger.

The couple had brought Moe a cake
When Buddy and Ollie attacked St. James.
Moe was not involved in the attack.

Dr. Maureen Martin says that they chewed most of St. James' face off
And that he would require extensive surgery to reattach his nose.
St. James had his testicles and foot mauled off.

Buddy initiated the attack
Ollie grabbed St. James and dragged him down the road.

I'll be back . . .

I'm sorry for the extended absence. I'll be posting again soon. I was recently reminded of many things I'd like to say. See you soon . . .