Corinne Shor wrote & starred in this one-woman show about a young lady who fell in love with Paris and the French language so much so that she changed her name from Kate to Sophie and returned to the US with a very pronounced French accent. The Pacific Resident Theatre is a very small venue with 2 stages. This was on the smaller one, and I attended the show with my good friend, Vivi. Ms. Shor is a vibrant force of nature. She was delightful, funny, smart, and vulnerable throughout. The stage setting was minimalist -- just a table with stools stored underneath, a chair, couch, and chest. There were items of clothing hung on the wall. Working with these few items, the actor took us to her apartment in Minnesota, her family's business (a chandelier store), and a waterfall at the end of a hike. The audience had to use their imaginations, of course, but Ms. Shor sold us with her use of props and her well-written story, which centered around the devastating loss of her beloved
Personally, 2018 was a great year. My sweet little grandson was born in March, a niece in June, and a nephew in October. Those milestones alone made the year a banner one. I had the good fortune to meet new friends who I believe will be lifelong ones. I went places, saw things, drove in and around Los Angeles, and found new recipes that appease both my taste buds and my aversion to meats. Huntington Library and Gardens Craft and Folk Art Museum Descanso Gardens Museum of Natural History Rancho Los Alamitos (Maxine, Vivi, and Glenda) To welcome in the new year, I went with a couple of friends to the Lake Shrine Self-Realization ashram where we meditated and chanted while 2018 left & 2019 arrived. It was a peaceful, quiet way for a community to come together as one in unity and peace. For sure, it was the best way to spend New Year's Eve. Lake Shrine There was much to celebrate in 2018, and a lot more to look forward to in 2019. Wishing everyo