I’ll make this brief because my eye balls are drying up . I was supposed to work in Andover and then do Stand-up today. I did neither. At 9:45 am I got a call to be a stand-in for “Gone Baby Gone” . For one of the major characters. That is all I have the … An Unexpected Stand-In
So, I went to one of the cheap gas stations I like to patronize. “Jacks Gas”- It’s a small station, I think it’s still owned by the same guy that owned it when I was in college. Maybe he’s got two more stations. He’s just not part of a chain. I try to “Shop Local” … Gas Scam ?
Tonight my old friend Margaret and I went to see Elvis Costello with Alan Toussaint tonight at the Pavillion. Originally, her boyfriend was supposed to attend but he had something come up , so, I was not her first choice. I’m not sloppy seconds, but I wasn’t her first choice. Though, I ‘m glad I … Elvis Costello Concert
Kiki and I went to see “The Devil Wears Prada” based on a best selling “Chick Lit” book from a few years ago. Kiki had read the book, I had not. However, I DO subscribe to Allure, Vogue and Vanity Fair and read ’em all cover to cover. I may not read them in a … Devil Wears Prada
Yesterday, I had arranged to leave my usual Staurday job early so that one of my co-workers could pick up some hours and I could get some time to myself. As it ended up , I had to re-schedule a hair appointment . Also, Mike Birbiglia was in town working on his one man show … Mike Birbiglia Workshop
On Thursday, I took a trip up to Gloucester to do a show because two of the guys I work with live up there and coming into Boston to see a show is a daunting prospect. So, I thought I would arrange to perform in their neighborhood. I approached Shawn Donovan , who produces a … A Ride to Comedy
I ride Public transportation when it’s prudent. When I was a little girl , my father moved us to this house specifically so that we would never have to run for the bus. In the winter, I can see the bus at the stop up the block, because there are no leaves on the trees. … Bus Politics
Those of you who have known me for a few years may have noticed that I have put on a few pounds since my return from Scotland. I have packed on a little under 15 pounds. As my Mother likes to point out, in a loud voice, preferably in public “Oh no Dottie! You’ve put … Oh Boy ! Free Cake!
What is going on in the world ? Tonight, upon leaving work, I saw two couples making out on the Boston Common on the way to the train station. The second couple, I could only see the girl, from the back, she looked like she had a strippers body. She was wearing gouchos, flipflops and … Boston-It’s for Lovers
I think that is an oxymoron. A slug doesn’t race. The slug would “win” by still being in the same place after it’s opponent is gone. I am the winning slug. I have no energy. I should have gone out to do stand-up and I couldn’t get it together. I’ve been invited to 4 parties … Slug Race