The Judy Garland show at Symphony Hall was spectacular! I had no idea what an amazing performer she was, although I am not a big fan of that type of music, it was a terrific show and we enjoyed every minute of it. At first we were a bit concerned going into Symphony Hall, we were two of the rare few without walkers or Hoverrounds, and we sat on the floor at a table surrounded by other tables with loud, complaining, large elders…but soon we forgot all about them. Just before the show started Barry Manilow walked in and took a seat at a table two rows up…I was suprised he was still alive, he did look a bit stretched to the limit (if you know what I mean) there is no more skin that can be nipped and tucked, he has taken the epidermis to it’s MAX! I wanted him to get up there and sing Copacabana, you know swing that new hip he just got, alas he left right after the lights came up. My cohort wanted me to get an autograph….I don’t even like the man why would I bother him for a signature, and it wouldn’t get crap on ebay anyway. I bought a t-shirt as well as some alcoholic beverages, hey thats the cheapest beer in Boston $4 for a Heineken!!!!! It would have been sacrilege not to partake especially at a Judy Garland show, she used to hang out in Ptown with the boys at the bar getting sloshed…oh my god…I just realized….I may be Judy Garland reincarnated….
I was people watching as we rode the T into town…..trying to figure out where each persons mind was roaming to…because seldom are there people who are right there in the moment…..you should try it, try not listening to your brain, just concentrate on the moment your in..this is all you have..it’s freaking tough, my mind is always creating clatter, trying to take me on field trips back to college (I think I went to college…must have, I got a t-shirt) push me forward into the future, it’s difficult not to listen to the brain chatter and concentrate on the moment, how your body feels, what everything IS at this moment in time…right now I am going to snap a picture of me and upload it so you can see what I am at this time on Monday evening
Don’t hate…don’t hate.
It’s a short week, not short enough though….
BTW the Pear Martini was delicious, and the Cannondale fund is leap frogging ahead, keep sending in those pennies, dimes, nickels and cans and bottles!!!
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Lucy // July 1, 2008 at 5:39 am |
that was bad & i know you know what i’m referring to.
while in nature, i love mentally practicing being in the moment.
it’s funny because you’re absolutely correct, we’re always ruining an unbelievable moment with our mind clutter. if we just stay in the moment, all of a sudden the we can appreciate the sensations around us & of course, the world gets 110% simpler, clearer, full of possibility, when we shut that damn voice up!!! *although your inner voice is hilarious.
btw, i too imagine what people are thinking. i’m always thinking they are thinking what i’m thinking. and that is, “I can’t wait to get off this FUCKING train!”
Peace!
xxx
Buzz // July 1, 2008 at 2:15 pm |
Speaking of Judy Garland, this week over at The Judy Garland Experience on Yahoo, they are featuring a recording of the 1998 Carnegie Hall salute to Judy. Lorna Luft sings and co-hosts the event with Robert Stack. other performers include Gogi Grant, Jerry Herman, Vicki Carr, Wesla Whitfield, Nancy Dussault, Jerry Maren, Bebe Neuwirth, Robert Morse, and others.
Everyone performs and offers up their memories or feelings about Judy.
Next week the second night of the concert will be posted (with a whole new all star line up).
And of course, the experience features all sorts of other aural rarities and treats.
The Judy Garland Experience is one of the largest and most exciting Judy Garland groups on the web. There is always an interesting discussion and game going on (some of the games even have good prizes). Our photo section features some of the rarest and most candid pictures of Judy anywhere, many of the taken by group members.
Please stop by and check out The Judy Garland Experience.
Here is the link:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thejudygarlandexperience/