Heavens to Betsy, I haven’t added to my Thoughts While Watching series since the beginning of February! Which is understandable – late February through early April were packed with races and WDW trips. The bad news: I’m back. The good news: I’m back! Time for some quality filler between-Disney-trips blogging with a new Thoughts While Watching entry. Lest you...
Continue readingWell Done, Sister Suffragette!
It has recently come to my attention that that seminal piece of Disney musical history, the brilliant “Sister Suffragette” brought so beautifully to life by Glynis Johns as Mrs. Banks, is omitted from the Broadway version of Mary Poppins. This is a TRAVESTY and I will tell you why. But first, should we just watch it real quick? Let’s...
Continue readingThe Fairest Week In Review: 6/20
It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon, guys. Workout log, roll tape: Sunday | ran 10.34 miles outside in 1:45 Monday | walked 2.31 miles in 40 minutes No ballet this week between spring and summer semesters. Tuesday | ran 5.28 miles outside in 55 minutes Wednesday | ran 5.22 miles outside in 55 minutes Thursday | walked...
Continue readingIn Which Jenn Sees Julie Andrews In Person
I have been working for a performing arts center for over three years. Never in those three years have I been as excited as I was when this very special booking came through: JULIE. ANDREWS. THAT’S RIGHT – last weekend I saw Julie Andrews speak. Like, actual, legit Julie Andrews. Like, Mary Poppins Maria Von Trapp Cinderella Victor Victoria...
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