3RD WEEKEND OF THE SECRET GARDEN

This was a lovely weekend - busy yet wonderful. Friday night started out nicely and it was great to see some friends (finally!) Bob & Carla Webster whoa re wonderful supporters of NDNU came to see myself, Laurie & Kris perform. It was lovely to see them. with the show and a fabulous cast party at my beloved Patti's house in El Granada. On Saturday I had to visit a Jewish Synagogue for a final paper for my Religions of the World class which meant getting up early. The show on Saturday night was great and we received a very enthusiastic standing ovation.

At the matinee yesterday my superstar friend Hilary Little surprised me with a visit. I had no idea she was coming but then I received a text from her that said "sing out Louise!" and I thought that maybe she was there. Finally at intermission a cast member told me that a friend was here and that I would know -and indeed it was her and her friend Tad. I guess I can also announce that Hilary will be part of the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon. Hilary is an amazing talent and a dear friend - it was a great happy surprise to see her. Then I had to haul my butt to Palo Alto to play at Max's and even though I was beyond exhausted I love it.

I had to get up a bit earlier today to finish a sociology paper -oy! It's a countdown to the end of school kids! Only 9 more days of hell.

Have a great week y'all!

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Martin