To start, I’m fine. I believe I mentioned earlier that I had an infection at a surgical site which went away and then immediately came back worse. Very bad. Approaching sepsis. (During this, the bathroom renovation went belly up and two vacations were canceled.) However, it is gone now, I’m getting my strength back, and I feel better than I have in a very long time. I mowed our postage stamp size front yard yesterday. =)
I think I might’ve mentioned I was working on an adaptation of 1728’s The Beggar’s Opera. Didn’t work out. I was enjoying the work, but the details, places, people, customs and occupations of 1728 London are all things that would have to be very clearly explained to a modern audience. That would result in a well-over-two-hour musical, it could possibly prove tedious, and that’s not what I’m after. I’m after small, meaningful, and fun.
So I’ve started something else. At this point, I’ll say that it is a two person musical (plus the non-speaking pianist character) based on the local stay of a very famous, very fun, very complicated person from the 1920s/1930s. The first 15 minutes is currently being read by a few people. Interestingly, it’s revealed itself to me as about 75% sung and 25% spoken. I’m having a good time.
The garden is at peak!
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And of course, I’ve already got a good amount of herbs in hanging and drying. A few stalks of sage, basil, oregano, and thyme so far.
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Today is a rest day! You have a great day too!
Sit Still Phill 
HowdyHOWDY!! the herbs look so pretty hanging there! it is good to dry some, because we cannot always use them all while they are fresh, and drying helps us keep them. my daughter has a HUGE garden of oregano and basil that we need to pick and use, or dry!
what i’ve noticed is that the trick to opera’s/musicals that need explaining is that peeps get someone to write program notes. and some peeps read them and some peeps don’t. maybe you’ll come back to Beggar’s another time, who knows? i like the idea of starting with a show that has two characters and the pianist, who is also a character.
hoping and praying that you stay well and are able to keep your latest vacation plans!
Love You very much! ❤ 😀
I’m so glad you’re on the mend! That’s exciting about your new play. I absolutely loved your Poe play many, many moons ago. The garden looks great as well! Sending my love. -Chrissy
Glad you are feeling better and back to working on things that you want. Your garden and herbs look wonderful!
Glad that you are doing well now! Love to hear what you are up to. ~ Lori
So happy to hear you are well! The musical sounds like fun, and there is even is a part for you?! I hope so! 💙Diane
Yes! There’s an onstage pianist!