Desiring a Dose of Dickens

"Men's courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead," said Scrooge. "But if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!" ~ C.D.

I love that quote.

So, last year Jeannie and I took Becki (German Becki, HI BECKI!! We'll miss you this year) to this production because I in all my earthly wisdom decided it was a very American Christmas thing to do - take the German girl to see an English play, ya ok so my earthly wisdom doesn't amount to much. We're all surprised. It only got better when the very friendly guy sitting next to us starting talking to us at intermission. He was trying to talk to Becki as well at which time I intervened for her as she was so shy in her ability to speak English with folks.

Upon finding out Becki was from Germany he went about telling us how his grandfather fought against the Germans in WW II. That was a bit on the awkward side, but nothing as you all well know that I've not grown accustomed to. Oh Becki, it won't be the same with out you!!!! Wish we could fly you over, what a bunch of laughs that was.

Oh and don't forget how Jeannie more/less sorta got schmoosed into getting un-violently mugged. We'd all just been washed of our cynicism, our hope in man-kind rekindled, de-scrooged if you will. It was a very vulnerable moment. I think that guy specifically cased out the theater knowing we'd all be easy targets. By the time I starting scratching my head and figured out what had happened and got the full story there wasn't much that could be done but laugh, embracing my 35 seconds of bliss prior to the firm reestablishment of my cynicism.

So, if you haven't checked facebook, I'm buying tickets for the 3 p.m. show on Nov. 22nd. Last year was SO GREAT. The theater was great the production was great, oh my. I can't say enough how great it was. So come go with me! I guarantee enjoyment will be found.

Bring 40 bucks with you to class on Sunday. I'll order tickets soon!