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January 15, 2020 at 9:30 am by Claudia

This is all I’ve got for you.

Yesterday was gray and rainy here in Hartford. I also worked all day long and it was dark by the time I emerged from rehearsal.

This morning, I’m doing some work and gathering my things together so I can load up the car when I’m back from rehearsal. The cast is quite talented. One cast member is a former student in the MFA program in San Diego and I worked with him about 8 years ago. He’s a lovely guy and it’s great to see him again. Everyone else is new to me, which is always exciting.

I have to do a lot in very, very little time. It’s almost impossible to coach this way, but I plan to rise to the occasion and do my best. I love Elizabeth’s adaptation of Jane Eyre. I think she’s done a great job. She’s also the director, so it’s definitely a project from her heart.

I’m done around 3 this afternoon and then I’ll walk back to the apartment and get my car and start the drive home. Don will have dinner waiting, bless him. I miss him and my little cottage and can’t wait to get back home.

But first, coaching.

Happy Wednesday.

 

Filed Under: coaching, Hartford, On The Road 22 Comments

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  1. Shanna says

    January 15, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Have a good day and safe drive home.

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Thank you, Shanna!

      Reply
  2. kathy in iowa says

    January 15, 2020 at 9:55 am

    hope the work continues well and enjoyable and you have a good drive home.

    betta bra men hemma bast (think i have that right, minus the symbols i can’t find on the computer) … swedish for “away is good, but home is best”. yep!

    kathy in iowa

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Love that and it’s so true! Thanks, Kathy!

      Reply
  3. Donnamae says

    January 15, 2020 at 10:05 am

    What Kathy said is perfect! Safe travels! ;)

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Thank you, Donna!

      Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    January 15, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Wow, that apartment has high ceilings!

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:55 am

      It’s a former office building. Thanks, Cheryl!

      Reply
  5. Wendy T says

    January 15, 2020 at 11:44 am

    Safe drive, Claudia. You’ll welcome being home! I have not been commenting as I’ve been busy taking care of Dad, who’s in hospice. And Mom finally comes home from hospital after a week and a half stay. My sibs and I are alternating living at Mom and Dad’s to take care of them. Thankfully, our hospice care providers are very good. I’m going home tonight and already anticipate a long hot shower (instead of quick ones), leisurely meals (instead of eating on the go), and best of all, my own bed. I start the cycle again in 3 days.

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    • kathy in iowa says

      January 15, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      hej wendy t …

      sorry to hear of those troubles. glad it’s a team/family effort so you all get some respite. may you all find healed what needs to be healed, enjoy those longer showers, slower meals … and take good care of you, too.

      saying prayers for you and your family!

      kathy in iowa

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      • Wendy T says

        January 16, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        Thanks, Kathy, for your kindness.

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Bless you and your family. I know this is a hard time for you all, but you are together in every sense of the word. Thinking of you Wendy and sending prayers for your father and mother. Much love to you.

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      • Wendy T says

        January 16, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks, Claudia. Mom is now home and already being the boss! I’m headed home for 2-1/2 days but they’ll be busy ones, shopping and prepping meals for next week for my parents.

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        • Claudia says

          January 17, 2020 at 10:40 am

          Take care, Wendy.

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  6. jeanie says

    January 15, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    So nice to have a good cast to work with but it’s a shame it can’t be for a bit longer. Safe travels home. How nice to come home to dinner!

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Yes, it was! Thanks Jeanie!

      Reply
  7. Chris K in Wisconsin says

    January 15, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    Safe travels as you head home to Don and a nice meal. Ditto to Kathy’s Swedish thoughts……

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Thank you, Chris!

      Reply
  8. Brenda says

    January 15, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Safe safe trip.

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Thank you, Brenda!

      Reply
  9. Marilyn says

    January 15, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Glad that you are getting ready to go home. Have a safe trip.
    Marilyn

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    • Claudia says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Thank you, Marilyn!

      Reply
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