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From My Cabin Steward…
On my birthday I walked into my cabin and found this on my desk: You like how I have them believing I’m 35? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook
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It’s A Lazy Afternoon…
I’ve always been an advocate of napping, but since I’ve started working on The Boat, I’ve become a napping fool. It’s really quite easy to sleep, with the constant rocking and the fact I have an inside cabin, which means … Continue reading
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Buy, Buy, Buy
The Boat is a cash free society. The shops, the OB (Officer’s Bar), the coffee bar and all excursions simply take your room number and charge your account – your account being the money you’ve already earned, remember Jew and … Continue reading
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Internet Access
Satellite internet isn’t as cool as it sounds. I thought it’d be reals fast, but it’s not and, it’s not free either. We don’t pay what the guests pay, but we still have to pay for it – $20.00 for 200 … Continue reading
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Dear Diary… My First Week
Thursday, August 12th Dear Diary, We leave Los Angeles tomorrow, on Friday the 13th, a fitting day for us to fly, if you ask me, but no one’s really asking…I’m pretty much offering up the information. Oh Diary, I’m so … Continue reading
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Today Is The First Day…
…of the rest of your life. A poster with that sentiment hung on the door to my fifth-grade classroom at Trinity Elementary School. I remember as a child not understanding what it meant, because the first day of the rest of my … Continue reading
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LA Stories
I never got to experience Los Angeles the way it really should been experienced – with the exception of my one glorious day with Minda G. Ware, but of course I have a few observations: June Gloom? Has anyone not from LA … Continue reading
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Los Angeles – Everywhere but the ‘hood!
I was shown a Los Angeles I didn’t know existed – I’ve spent most of my time in LA either at the rehearsal studio, the Sizzler or the “dorm in the ‘hood” without a car to explore, I had to … Continue reading
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Blood, Sweat and Tears
Yes, that is my blood, I threw that hat so many times it practically became a part of me… bitch ain’t getting dropped again! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook
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Judy Garland’s Other Daughter…
We got a real treat, when the one and only Ms. Lorna Luft came into rehearsal to offer us a master class. When we got in, did a run of the Broadway Standards show and Ms Luft came in and … Continue reading
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Vinnie’s A Pretty Singer
Once upon a time, way back when I was in college, I was told I’d never be in the chorus because I couldn’t blend with others. Instead of teaching me how to blend, I was groomed for a lifetime of … Continue reading
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Countdown – T Minus Six Days
In six days I’ll be on the Boat. And while I’m certainly looking forward to it and can’t wait to get out of the Dorm and into my own private cabin, I know the hard work is far from over. … Continue reading
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Finished!
We’ve learned the last bit of music and the last bit of ogrophy. We’re done. Six weeks of hard work and stress and anxiety are over! …And the sigh of relief that issued forth from the diva’s mouth was so loud that it … Continue reading
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The Standards Show
We’ve started work on the Standards Show. Since a lot of older folk take long boat trips, they need to be entertained with music they remember, right? Well, we’ve got ‘em! From Perry Como to Rosemary Clooney – wait, that’s technically only “C” … Continue reading
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The Best Of Times Is Now…
When one is getting ready to leave the area for and extended length of time, it’s amazing how many people come out of the woodwork to let you know how much they care. I’m very lucky to have all these folks … Continue reading
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