Grand Friends, A Lil' Princess, & 2 Queens

Jen, Me, & Meighan

There's nothing like great friendship, and I am blessed with wonderful friends around the globe! The weekend brought back old memories, literally. I got to hang out with two of my dearest pals, checking out photos from childhood, swishing glasses of vino, and belly laughing til we cried. It was a beautiful thing!!! We were kept on good behavior by the presence of a wee Princess, Rachel- an 8 y/o ball of energy. In fact, at times even we big girls became carefree and silly again.

Meighan, Me, Rachel, & Jen (R's Mom) practicing a little improv.

We were having such a terrific visit that time just got away from us. Finally it was Rachel's bedtime, so Meighan and I became Fairy Godmothers for the bedtime story. What was I thinking? All I know is that Rachel put up with our disjointed, wine-anointed storytelling. Well... she was having a blast.

Costumes were needed for the Fairy Godmother transformation. Even Rachel couldn't stop the laughter tears!

Hmm...think we'll pass the story wand to the other Fairy Godmother.

The magic elixir of Fairy Godmothers...

Rachel would have stayed awake all night, but the Sandman beckoned and she relinquished control. So did we. Having an 8 y/o in our midst had curbed our behavior...somewhat. All I can say is the conversation got a bit more adult! Jeez, girls... I'd forgotten some of those stories. Thanks to Jen & Rachel for Girls' Night In, and to Mega-liscious for making a DC pit stop on her way to the Big Apple. I'll have to get the details of her show there so you can check out my friend if you're in the City.

Which brings us to the 2 Queens...

The Queen is following me around the world. No, really! Could this be some sort of omen? HRH, Queen Elizabeth II made history at the Manchester Cathedral while I was there. (see post Kitty In The City-5 Apr) Now she is in DC for the 1st time in 16 years. He, who shall not be named, will host his 1st ever white-tie state dinner in her honor tonight at the White House. Sorry, no photo-ops.

Queen 2 appears in my next adventures... NYC is calling to me this month as is the Bard. I'll be in the City to visit friends before I head to my old stomping ground: the Emerald City, aka~Seattle. No ruby slippers to take me there, I left them in So Cal. Anyway, I'll be working... as the Queen in Shakespeare's Cymbeline. The show will reunite me with my friend, Kevin T Moore (www.kevintmoore.com), who is joining the show from NYC where he has been wowing audiences with his amazing talent. Plus, I get to work again with mentors and friends who ignited my passion for acting at Freehold Theatre (www.freeholdtheatre.org). Thrilling!!! Absolutely THRILLING!!! The gypsy magik is on full force!

Marianne, my own Fairy Godmother, having a Cinderella moment...

Look familiar? That's my old apartment, sale in progress, and my friend/fairy godmother, Marianne. I was looking thru my pix from when this journey began and there she was! I had been searching for this photo when I first decided to blog this gypsy year. Mz. M., as I affectionately call her, really, really wanted my FAB cowboy boots. Actually, I think she wanted to contribute to my adventure by being the first shopper. Jon, the Master Packer, was witness to this Cinderella moment and the 3 of us laughed so hard we couldn't breathe.

This past weekend and locating the photo of Marianne provided another reason for gratitude. I have to say, "Thank you" to my awesome friends. U know who U are. Many of U have appeared in this blog. As I weave my dreams, I know you're sending me love and encouragement. Nothing can replace the significance of your friendship! I love you!!!

Keep dreaming and allowing your wildest dreams to manifest...