I can't say I always do the same for poor Jamie.
Oh, and Tina shaved for the first time since Christmas. Too bad I didn't put out.
I have to admit I had never even heard of Up with People, a group Tina professes is a cultural icon. The cast consisted of 100 members from 27 different countries and the show was pretty darn cool. I would strongly suggest you look into attending if it comes to your city because it benefits a great cause: Habitat for Humanity.One thing I really liked about these perky and talented performers was they were not professionals. They came from all walks of life and were different colors and shapes, which made their message that much more powerful.
One young woman in particular stood out to me. She had a pure, dark-haired beauty about her and had the voice of an angel. She stoically performed, barely even swaying as flamboyant Navajo dancers swirled around her like snowflakes in a storm.
I kept my eye on her the rest of the show. It seemed she always missed her cues and had to be assisted on-stage. Near the end of the performance, I pondered if she had some neurological condition that made it difficult to walk.
I leaned over and whispered, "I really think there is something wrong with her, Tina."
"She is blind, Amber."
Or just blonde.
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I have totally heard of them. I haven't ever seen a show, but I would like to some day.
So is this the down side to blond's having more fun?? ;)
That sounds like an amazing show!
I'm always missing stuff like that...and Neil always picks up on it, being an eye doc and being trained to notice such things. Talk about a way to feel extra special dorky.
We have had the same kind of comment with Daughter's friend, Keith. He walks onto the stage with complete assuredness and it is not until to see him fumbling to plug a cord into his amp or to take his upright off the stand do you realize he is blind.
Moreover he is one amazing musician...and like your lady, you noticed that first. He's worked hard to be where he is at and he deserves to be front and center showing his skill. (And of course completely wowing the audience once they figure out that he is indeed blind.
ROFL! You are too, too funny!
I have heard about Up With People - but never actually seen them in concert. Sounds like they were worth the shower - and the shaving!
Heidi :)
Sounds like a cool show.
Girls night out is a must, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
How would you know she's blind? It soooo could have been part of the program :o)
I had to leave a comment! When one of our sons returned from his LDS mission, he was set up with a blind date by one of his "friends." Since our son had no car, she arrived at the door to pick him up. My husband, a real hoot, answered the door and said, "Hello! I was expecting you to have a cane or a seeing eye dog!" The date asked dumbfounded, "Why?" He said, "Because you're a BLIND date, ha, ha." She said, "No, I'm blond." He said, "No, it's a joke, get it, BLIND date?" She said, "No, I'm BLOND!" He gave up, had her sit down and muttered to himself, "And I'm sure it's all natural!" No offense to my blond friends, but that was their one and only date! Patty Smith
That reminds me of an experience while running the marathon. A woman ran past my husband and I. She was holding two poles. Behind her was a guy also holding on to the poles. After they had gotten a bit ahead I turned to my husband and said, "That was an interesting setup!" He looked at me and said "I think the guy is blind."
And yes, I am blonde too!
To make it all that much worse, he was way better at the marathon thing than I will ever aspire to be! :)
You are SO my kind of girl.
I am so glad you got a night out with a friend...showered and your friend shaved...that's a night to remember!
I had a friend that was in an "Up With People" tour. I loved that it is non-professionals, too.
You are funny...you blond, you!
Oh, the memories... We had an "Up With People" concert at my middle school FOREVER AGO! I had completely forgotten about them until I read the title of your post.
I have never heard of "Up With People". It sounds amazing.
I've never heard of this... I'll have to see if it's headed to Southern Cali any time soon!
i'm pretty sure i saw an 'up with people' show when they came to my high school - and that was 30 years ago! so they've been around for a while. i remember it being very inspirational.
"Too bad I didn't put out."
Ahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! You're hilarious!
Sounds like me the first time I realized Andree Bocelli is blind. DUH!
Love this!
It sounds like a great show.
love your last line - i too might (maybe) have my moments
i added a link to you on my page... thank you for always making me laugh!
tee hee...
Oh Amber :)
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