Firstly, my health has been much improved this past year and I'm really grateful for that because I have several friends who have had some really tough health challenges in the past months and I have been able to be of some help to them. I have managed to lose some weight and, with healthy eating, realized some significantly improved health numbers. Knock on wood! I intend to stay committed to my game plan in the new year.
Life in Abbeville remains a fun adventure. My neighbors are still as cool and kooky as always. Neighborhood gatherings have included backyard movies projected on the house next door while the kids ran all over the lawn, a super cool house concert, and Brooke's annual "Femme Fest" where I met some truly bright and beautiful women. Trust me, the art of meaningful conversation is alive and well on S. Jefferson Street's shady porches and cozy kitchens.
My theater exploits were especially rewarding this past year. I was in two productions last year, one was a comedy with Acadiana Repertory. My character was an uptight office manager with a drinking problem (can you say typecasting?). The other was a revival of a production I was part of two years ago, "Still, Life...Women of the Bold, New Old With Tales to Tell". I love this production and the women in the cast. It was an absolute joy to reunite with them to bring the production to the community theater here in Abbeville. It was even more meaningful that this revival was a benefit for the Council on Aging. The last three productions I have had the privilege to be a part of were all original works, performed for the first time. Two of the playwrights are local women. It is incredibly rewarding to be a part of bringing life to the works of these talented playwrights. Joining Acadiana Repertory Theater has been a life changing experience. Working and playing with all these talented people has brought so much into my life. A couple of weeks ago I was asked to join their board of directors. Hopefully, my marketing and fundraising experience will make up for what I lack in acting talent!
Well, I guess that brings me up to date. As for the tumultuous days ahead of us in these divisive times, I am keeping the words of Maya Angelou in mind, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Happy New Year, Dear Hearts,
Sally
