My little flower girl
So I finally got the pictures that we had taken of Shiloh (indirectly I might add . . . I never even got the originals) a while back. I must say that she is the cutest thing and what a HAM for the camera. My favorites are the ones that she is not posing in though:
Specifically Ambiguous
As I sat and watched the Presidential Debates this evening I wondered - will anyone ever answer a question that is posed? The answer was a resounding "No." Not only would it be nice to hear what the candidates actually think, but it would also be really nice to have a debate that does not result in juvenile name-calling and a bunch of he-said-he-said stupidity. I was hoping that something that I heard tonight would sway me in way way or the other regarding the upcoming election. However, the only thing that was confirmed to me was that Obama is a much more eloquent and intellectually appealing individual than McCain.
McCain seemed almost arcane in his mentality toward every topic that was discussed. He also, on more than one occasion, reverted to name calling and pointing out small faults in order to divert attention away from obvious shortcomings of his own. Obama seemed to have a much more concrete regimen for the things that need to be done; and he has the means and the vocabulary to see those things come to fruition. McCain seemed to rely (for me at any rate) too much on past experience that had little direct correlation to the current situations facing the nation. While Obama is somewhat less experienced in the world of politics and government when compared to McCain it did not seem to be something that was detrimental to his persona and presence. In fact, it seems that this plays to his advantage - not being as "jaded" and corrupted in the ways of governmental process and influence.
At this moment in time it looks like I am swaying toward the "Vote for Change."
McCain seemed almost arcane in his mentality toward every topic that was discussed. He also, on more than one occasion, reverted to name calling and pointing out small faults in order to divert attention away from obvious shortcomings of his own. Obama seemed to have a much more concrete regimen for the things that need to be done; and he has the means and the vocabulary to see those things come to fruition. McCain seemed to rely (for me at any rate) too much on past experience that had little direct correlation to the current situations facing the nation. While Obama is somewhat less experienced in the world of politics and government when compared to McCain it did not seem to be something that was detrimental to his persona and presence. In fact, it seems that this plays to his advantage - not being as "jaded" and corrupted in the ways of governmental process and influence.
At this moment in time it looks like I am swaying toward the "Vote for Change."
I want more... HELP!
Well, I have started rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast now, but with a couple of snags... I currently do not have a music director or a pit director! They both are out sick - the music director in particular does not know when or IF he will be able to help with the show at all! Now, I would normally be very supportive (I mean, having to have a section of your small colon removed is a major deal), but in this case - IT WAS NOT EVEN MY SHOW TO BEGIN WITH!! I did not pick this monster of a show. In fact, I had no part in the whole decision-making process. So now, I am stuck with a show that I didn't really want to do in the first place, without a music director (who pushed the show choice on the administration) and I am not getting the help that I really need to make the show actually work!! It just makes me want to scream!
I do not know how they expect me to pull off a show of this magnitude without the staff that is necessary to make it happen. I am stuck teaching music to the entire cast while I should be taking care of costumes, props, and a gargantuan set that I have to build myself! I just don't have any clue what to do at the moment. I am new to the area, so, I do not know who to ask for help even if they could. I do have a parent support group, but they are in shambles because their president resigned since her daughter did not get the lead (good grief...!), but that is a whole other story...
All I feel like I can say right now is - HELP!!
I do not know how they expect me to pull off a show of this magnitude without the staff that is necessary to make it happen. I am stuck teaching music to the entire cast while I should be taking care of costumes, props, and a gargantuan set that I have to build myself! I just don't have any clue what to do at the moment. I am new to the area, so, I do not know who to ask for help even if they could. I do have a parent support group, but they are in shambles because their president resigned since her daughter did not get the lead (good grief...!), but that is a whole other story...
All I feel like I can say right now is - HELP!!
Casting Completed
Well, I have finally cast my first show of the season for Skyline High - Beauty and the Beast. The whole process went relatively smoothly (thank heavens!). While the students were freaked out by an audition with a monologue, we still had around 65 people audition for the show. I thought a really respectable number considering that I am the new guy and people were skeptical about what I may do with the show.
I did have to deal with small political issues (who doesn't really) by making sure I give auditioners ample consideration before making casting choices - just to make sure that there are no irate parents or distraught students.
I posted the cast list on Friday at 5:00pm and then promptly left. It will be very interesting to see what kind of reactions I get on Monday. I really do not look forward to justifying my decisions to anyone... We will just have to wait and see though...
I did have to deal with small political issues (who doesn't really) by making sure I give auditioners ample consideration before making casting choices - just to make sure that there are no irate parents or distraught students.
I posted the cast list on Friday at 5:00pm and then promptly left. It will be very interesting to see what kind of reactions I get on Monday. I really do not look forward to justifying my decisions to anyone... We will just have to wait and see though...