First up: Spoiler Alert is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Hopefully, that means everywhere, but I can’t say that for sure. I had a message on Instagram the other day from my friend Kate. Kate is the daughter of my childhood friend, June. June died very suddenly when Katie was only two years old. You might remember that Kate contacted me a few years ago and we arranged a meeting in NYC. She wanted to talk to someone who had known her mother well. She started crying the moment she saw me. It was one of the most powerful and emotional experiences of my life.
Kate messaged me to say that she’d finally seen me in Spoiler Alert. She’d taken a picture of me in my scene. These messages mean so much to me, you have no idea. They touch my heart. And to have it come from June’s daughter! June was extremely talented, a gifted musician, extremely intelligent, and a true friend (she taught special needs children as an adult.) She was always a big supporter of me and my work in the theater. To know that Katie saw me act on screen is kind of a full circle moment.
I love you, June. I miss you. Your daughter is simply spectacular.
Seen yesterday in the area right outside our living room window: a rabbit, the big groundhog (unrelated to the young brood, as far as I know) who lives under the shed, one of the little ones who always visits in the late afternoon and hangs out by the tree, lots of birds (including a seldom seen thrush), and a little baby bunny. The baby’s presence scared off the big groundhog!
Girls update:
Harper in a summer dress.
Holly, who had been wearing a winter coat, insisted on wearing a summer dress, as well.
And Lily is taking a nap.
She has no eyelids, so you’ll just have to accept that she’s sleeping.
It rained a lot yesterday, which was much needed. There are catalpa flowers scattered everywhere. But there are still a lot of blossoms on the tree, so we get to see her all dressed up in white flowers for a bit longer.
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.
