Tribes

Kathy and I saw Tribes last night at Zach. The set for the Zach production is hands-down the coolest one I've ever seen. And I've seen a LOT of sets. It's beautiful metal art, with the home set on one side and an alternate set on the other. The whole thing spins slowly on a turning floor between scenes. SO cool. Just stunning. 

Neither of us see a lot of dramas (everyone I know is into comedies and musicals), so the play was a bit of a draining experience. It has moments of comic relief, but it's an often dark dive into the issues of the deaf community vs. hearing people, dysfunctional family dynamics, mental illness and overwhelming feelings of fear, loneliness and not belonging. The actors are wonderful and the story is a good one, just not the usual uplifting evening that I seek out. It definitely got people talking on the way out, which is fabulous. So go see it, and then plan a fun post-theater activity to lift you up again.

Sunday Stealing: Carry A Tune Meme

Do you own a tablet of any kind?

iPad 

What’s something people always assume about you that isn’t true? 

that I'm a nuclear physics or nuclear regulatory expert... it's been 25 years since grad school and I never worked in the industry.

On a scale of 1-10, how much do elevators scare you?
2

When you’re upset, do you vent to people or do you keep to yourself?
vent to people

Have you ever watched a meteor shower? 

yes

Do you tend to put things off until the last minute?

nope

 
How do you react to random strangers suddenly trying to make conversation with you? 

I'm fine with it, but I will make a quick exit if it's just small talk. 

Do you have a lucky number? 

no

Would you go out to dinner with Oprah? 

yes

Did you ever play sports? 

I haven't played sports in a while.

Do you feel guilty if you throw food away?

yes

 
Do you think you could make it as a baker? 

yes

Are you one of those people who are wearing scarves with everything? 

no

Have you ever been in a castle? 

several in Germany

When you were little, did you ever play with Playdoh? 

yep

Would you rather write a mystery or love story? 

love story

Do you hate it when people smoke around you? 

yes

How are you wearing your hair right now? 

straight

When’s the last time you were sick? 

I can't remember

Would you rather have OJ or milk with your breakfast? 

milk

What were you doing thirty minutes ago? 

getting lunch

Do you own any school related clothing articles? 

t-shirts and sweatshirts

Would you rather call people or have them call you? 

either way

Can you carry a tune? 

yes

Who was the last person who unexpectedly texted you? 

Laura, in the middle of the day

Who do you text the most?

Jeff