Cult Update

Ok, I never posted the update last week, but my combined weight loss for the past 2 weeks is 0.6 lbs, which is one of these:



Continuing to do the happy dance!

The Source's Spring Benefit -- "Family Guy" Style

Saturday May 3 at manhattantheatresource (177 MacDougal Street, between Waverly Place & W 8th St) -- Two performances 7 pm & 9 pm -- Tickets $30

manhattantheatresource, my non-profit theatre home, is throwing a Spring Benefit unlike any other. Spontaneous Combustion is the Source's trademark 48-hour play festival -- an intense race against the clock to present newly created short skits in under two days. For our Spring Benefit, we've teamed with the writers of TV's critically acclaimed "Family Guy" to produce one of the wildest Spontaneous Combustions ever.

On Thursday, May 1st, the "Family Guy" writers will be paired with two actors and given and opening line and a cultural reference to use in their skits. Overnight, they will create a brand new, five-minute skit. The actors will learn their lines Friday night in advance of Saturday's one night only performances.

Only two chances – 7 pm and 9 pm – to catch this very special evening only at the Source. Tickets are $30 at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/44701

All proceeds benefit manhattantheatresource. We will also have an auction that night -- featuring tickets to The Occupant and a backstage meet and greet with Mercedes Ruehl, "Family Guy" memorabilia, art work, tickets to shows, and much, much more.

Hope to see you there!

Change or Die (Really Good Article)

I think this is the key quote:

"We like to think that change is motivated by fear and that the strongest force for change is crisis, which creates the greatest fear."

The author, of course argues that fear is not the greatest motivator.

Change or Die

Interesting Video

A stroke and near-death experience described by a neuroscientist. Really amazing stuff.

I Knew It!

I'm not a big water drinker and so this de-bunking of the importance of imbibing tons of water is welcome news to me...

Five Myths About Drinking Water: NPR

My First Cancerversary

It's hard to believe, but it's now been over a year since I was diagnosed and last Saturday was the 1 year anniversary of the surgery to remove the tumor. (Note: Some folks like to count their "cancerversary" from when they were diagnosed, I prefer to count from when I got rid of it!)

So, what's happened in the past year? Well, anyone whose been reading this blog knows about all the treatment-related stuff, but I'd prefer to focus on the non-treatment-related stuff.

I travelled a LOT. I went to:
- Charleston & Savannah
- Saratoga Springs
- Greenport
- London
- Paris
- Jamesport
- Eleuthera & Florida

I had a short play produced in New York.

I celebrated my 11th wedding anniversary (love you honey!).

I celebrated my 37th birthday.

I auditioned for a play.

I joined a writers' group.

I joined the cult and lost 10 lbs (so far).

I resumed practicing yoga and doing pilates.

I got a tan!

I'm sure there's more, but that's all I can think of right now...


And so how did I celebrate the end of what I like to call my year of living dangerously? With a champagne toast at a waterside restaurant in Del Ray, Florida. It was pretty cool.

I'm Walkin' on Sunshine...

So, after 2 weeks of NOT tracking points, including 8 days of vacation, I am happy to report that I am actually down 1.8 lbs from 2 weeks ago. Or one of these:



In celebration, a little Katrina and the Waves: