"These violent delights have violent ends" (Romeo and Juliet)

.....I will be 90 on 02/27/2014.  It's hard to believe that I have made it to that number, but I am grateful because I got to hold my great grandson in my arms.  Of course there must be some other things I could be grateful for, but I can't think of any at the moment.  Oh, yes--I am way beyond grateful for having RH+ as a caregiver, and at times I can use a little care.  Perhaps you will see some care that I need and receive at the party she is making for me.  It will be held at the same banquet hall where I had a party 10 years ago, but I am told that 90 is "bigger" than 80.  So be it.

 

.....As far as the musical that I wrote is concerned, I have had nothing to do with it since I wrote it. No matter the reason, I gave the role of "Director" to a person (I believe he is a "person") whom I thought was my friend.  Since then I never have gotten an email nor a phone call about what was happening to my script.  Some cast members have told me that changes were being made to the manuscript.  According to the National Copyright laws, as soon as a work of art is completed it is copyrighted automatically.  So this person and his friends were violating my copyright because I had to approve changes.  Never had the opportunity.  They even changed the title which I chose to use, mainly "43!"--just as you see it--including the quotes.  They called the show, "The 40s USO Show."  How bland..  Now, if I care to see it, I have to buy a ticket!  This substitute director will get to see his work for three nights and then it will be gone forever.  But he also has lost a good friend forever.  Which is worth it?

 

.....I have some other things contributing to my "weltshmertz" which I've had hanging over my head for years. I'm like that guy in the Lil Abner cartoon who was always pictured  with a cloud hanging over his head.  I think his name was something like "Mr, Blifstick".  But I do share this condition with most other people who have their own clouds. So why worry?  I'm having a party.  All my children and grandchildren will be there, and I believe this is the first time all of then will be together...and also with a couple of grandparents.  There will likely be about 50 people there.  I didn't know that I knew so many.  They all will be well fed at dinner--and drinks are also free.  It's OK, though; I am getting a tax refund from the IRS of $5031. Should be more than enough to pay for this party.  So drink up, folks.

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