We run out of tape. I go to Fred Meyer, the place where I probably spend 80% of funds. Because they have everything. But you know what they don’t have? Tape dispensers. So, being out of tape, and needing tape, I once again purchase those plastic not-reusable clear tape dispensers.
Repeat. For nine years.
But I have finally purchased tape dispensers! One for me, one for Matt and one for the common area.
Free at last!
My computer has been out of commission for two weeks now. And, despite having it “repaired” by a national chain of tech help, it is still not working right and will have to be repaired again. Which means another week will pass without my vital electronic helper.
Once I regain possession of a completely working computer, I will return to blogging. You can look forward to:
We’ve managed to attend both of PAE’s performances this year. I appreciate how they begin with a tragedy and end with a comedy.
The Kings court, discussing the decree.
Our performance was ASL interpreted, which was cool.
Enrique Andrade (the Spanish voice of TriMet) as Don Armando.
Accompanied by the quite young and charming Manuel Avalos as Moth.
Kaelea Saplan as the Princess (in this version she is not from Aquitaine, just a run-of-the-mill princess.) She was quite good as was LD McClure as Boyet.
I loved the 50s costuming.
Including the boys glee club vibe.
Costard (Jeremy Urann) had the rustic-cum-greaser down pat.
This production also had some excellent musical interludes like this one set to the Theme from a Summer Place where the attendants advanced their romances via sports.
I loved this moment Jessica Hillenbrand as Rosline slays Andy Haftkowycz as Berowne with a single look.
The girls post wooing.
Phillip Giesy and Paige McKinney played Sir Nathaniel and Holofernia and were excellent comic relief.
The second act began with Emma Holland (Jaquenetta) and Jeremy Urann doing a fun dance.
The prince and his attendants disguised themselves as Muscovites to court the ladies. These Muscovites come as Russian-style gangsters. The ladies also have disguised themselves and come prepared for the men. There is more wooing to the sound of Hernado’s Hidaway.
After that it was too dark for photos, but know that it all ended somewhat happily ever after. I find this play ends rather abruptly.
Yet another excellent evening with PAE.
If it weren’t for Mr. Christensen of Forest Grove, I wouldn’t have noticed that there really aren’t very many campaign bumper stickers this election season. I also enjoy that he includes a tip for displaying the bumper sticker in regions other than the bumper.
Responses to this letter took the theme of “I don’t want my car vandalized for my political viewpoint.” Which is a bummer. There should be no vandalizing of cars.
Matt waves from outside our escape room. This is my second escape room, and Matt’s fifth (?)
Signing the waiver.
The rules. “Every rule has a story behind it,” said our guide. In this escape room, the employee sat in the room with us (my previous experience we were observed from outside the room) and he made a point of saying, “There is nothing in my pockets.” Poor guy.
As you might guess by this photo, our room was American Revolution themed. Here is our time. We escaped.
In other news, apparently, I didn’t get the memo on the female pose.
This is a very delightful first date movie, as well as very nice period piece. The young Barack Obama is what was then probably referred to as “charmingly persistent” in his wooing of the much more hesitant Michelle Robinson.* Plus it had a recitation of a poem by Gwendoyn Brooks (which I, too have memorized) and also paintings by Ernie Barnes, who I was not at all familiar with.
Cost: $9.50
Where watched: Cinema 21 with Matt**
*In the 80s this was charmingly persistent. Seen today it’s more of an experience where the woman sets very firm boundaries and the man walks all over them. Which made this movie kind of uncomfortable to watch.
**With whom I had a very “Who’s on First” conversation:
“And on Thursday, I’m going to watch Southside with You.”
“With me?”
“No, Southside with You.”
“I don’t understand. With me?”
“No, the date movie with–”
“Oh! That movie. I want to see that.”
“You want to see Southside with You with me?”
poster from: http://www.impawards.com/2016/southside_with_you.html
Remember how just a few weeks ago there was Trump art plastered outside of this building?
I return for another movie and *gasp* the building is gone! I’m not sure why I’m gasping anymore as this is probably the 700th* demolished building in Portland this year, but I did have that weird, “something is off” here feeling.
*700 is a made-up number. Could be true though.
In this case, it looks like some sidewalk repair is happening, and we’re being reminded to keep the decorative tile. Fingers crossed that it will work.
But in a larger sense, it would be nice if we were saving a few more things in Portland.
On the one hand, we can easily take public transportation to the airport. On the other hand, it takes a long time. We’re nearly at the end of the Yellow Line and our trip consists of going to the Rose Quarter (into town) and then transferring to the Red Line which takes us to the airport (back out of town). Meanwhile, a drive to the airport is a straight shot down Columbia Boulevard and takes nearly no time at all. I’ve often wished for a bus that would do the Kenton-to-Airport route. I wonder if it would pull more people from Vancouver.
But right now there is major track work in the Rose Quarter which means all the lines have been a jumble. (The Yellow Line is mostly fine, it just isn’t running as often.) The Red Line now runs on the Yellow Line to Kenton and then people can take a shuttle bus to the airport. So here it is! My quick trip to the airport.
Too bad I don’t have any flights scheduled. If there are no construction delays, this will be done by September 4.
See that fog hanging low over the top of the hill there? It tends to engulf the West Hills, even when the lowlands are experiencing sun.
Another good reason? Earthquakes.
