As I’ve said before, theater is hard work. It can also be dangerous work. I’ve had a few tumbles and such on stage, but three times (that I can recall) I actually drew blood. First, when I was in the Fischer Troupe in Frankenmuth, Michigan. We had these faux footlights on the stage. They were…
Yes, I know, I already announced that Fall has arrived. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a big ass salad for dinner on a night you just don’t feel like firing up the stove or oven. And this time, I tried a new recipe – for me a really different kind of salad.…
Everyone knows that there are two sure things in life – death and taxes. Well, you can add a third – that you can make money off the back of fat people. A somewhat recent entry is the “wellness” industry. These are folks who go to other businesses and recommend wellness programs for the employees…
Everyone should have a person in their life who loves them no matter what and is always there for them. For me, that was my Grandma Harris. God I loved her, and I still do to this day. My Grandma Cotter died when I was about 7 or so, and she was very ill before…
So our Labor Day Monday is going just fine. Nice lazy day. A little after 4 pm, Murphy (our cheese loaf cat) becomes demando cat. Pet me, pet me, pet me. Meow, meow, meow. His default is always Bill, but then he goes up to me – not unheard of, but unusual. Then I had…
I have done two musicals through a college. Let me tell you something – if you have a chance to do a show through a college – do it. It is a different world. They have a full costume department, staffed by people who are excited about doing costumes. Often – new costumes, made just…
I mean, it’s September – to me that means Fall is here! Just to be clear, I am not a pumpkin spice in everything kind of person. I love Fall, but I don’t need to eat Fall. However, when this recipe and I crossed paths, I just really wanted to try it – especially since…
Here she is folks! All set for Halloween. My latest Dikke Dame (Fat Lady) doll. A fat witch. She is a lot like the one I made for my darling cousin Alice, but a little bit different. No cape – instead, she has long sleeves, a frilly contrasting underskirt (purple petticoat with black frill) and…
Growing up, my step-father always chose my (used) cars. He’d tell me how much, I’d pay, and I’d have a new-to-me car to drive. This was not always a successful endeavor – one car had the engine blow up about a week after I got it. But Charlie went back and got me a different…
Yesterday for lunch, I made myself some nachos – fat old lady from Michigan style – corn tortilla chips, Mexican blend cheese and Pace (mild) salsa. Nothing exciting. When I was almost done, suddenly, with no warning, my body decided to tell me my luncheon choice was not acceptable. I knew I was about to…
Thoughts from a Fat Old Lady 