Sunday, August 16, 2015

Audtitioning for Swan Lake (again!)

Photo by Amy Barnes.

My friend, Amy Barnes, took this photo after the 10:30 show last night so it must have been very close to midnight by the time we were finished talking. I love this photo because I look so happy! There are still four more shows at the indyFringe15...come on out! Be sure to catch other shows while you are there!

Lou Ann

 

Saturday, August 15, 2015

A few more shows before returning to class...

 
Rehearsing for my audition.
 
Here is the link to this week's column! Just click on the above site. As always, thank you for reading!

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Adam and Aaron!

From left to right: Aaron, Adam, Abe.


From left to right: Abe, Aaron, Adam.

Today is the birthday of my twin sons, Adam and Aaron. I wish them the happiest of all birthdays and that this year will bring them joy and peace.

The second photo was taken on the farm when life was sweet and peaceful. I think this photo was taken on one of the happiest days of my life. 

Note to all young parents: love each of those moments in your children's lives. The time vanishes so quickly...carpe diem.

Happy, happy birthday!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Meteor showers...

Photo by Barry Simmons

Last night I set my alarm for 2 a.m. to go out and watch the meteor showers. I was not disappointed!

I was able to catch quite a few during the early morning hours. With clear cool skies over Indiana, I made myself comfortable on my backyard bench while waiting for the showl

It is not too late if you missed it. The peak time for viewing will be in the a.m. on the 13th. So go set your alarm. There is nothing more beautiful than the early morning darkness. Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Guests...

White Picket Gardens in the Spring.

It has only been a week and a day that I have been on AirBnB; however my old houses has been filled with guests three nights already.

I didn't know what to expect with this new adventure, but so far I am loving it. My guests have all been different and from different parts of the world. 

Last night my guests were a young couple from Switzerland. They are on summer holiday from the university and traveling across the United States. They chose Indiana specifically as they did not know much about it.

Today they are traveling on old Route 20 across the state towards Chicago. It is a beautiful day for travel.

Last night we sat out late at the campfire telling stories and listening to the quiet sounds of late August. The cicadas were the only sounds we could hear besides our voices. Once in a while a far away train whistle added to the ambiance. The lightning bugs are still out which is good as I have missed them this summer.

If you know of anyone traveling across northern Indiana, send them my way!

Lou Ann

Monday, August 10, 2015

Auditioning for Swan Lake...

Photo by Bill Eyster.

So one Fringe closes and another one opens. This year my IndyFringe show is "Auditioning for Swan Lake."  My first show is Thursday, August 13 at 6:00  at the Indy Eleven Theatre. I also have a show on Saturday evening at 10:30. I hope you plan to be there. Not only will you be able to see my new show, but there are many more!

See you at the IndyFringe!

Sunday, August 09, 2015

Always joy in coming home to Indiana....


Here is the link to this week's column. As always, enjoy and thank you for reading.
Just click on the above link.

I took this photo last year from a third floor window when
the square was closed for for the Cruise In!
It is good to be back home!



Saturday, August 01, 2015

You never know who you’ll meet under a blue moon...

 
Here is the link to this week's column. Just click on the above link!
As always, thank you for reading!
 
I love this photo...credit to the photographer, Patrick Casaert.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Time to return home...

 
Here is the link to this week's column except the headline should read:
Time to return home from the island!!
 
Just click on the above link.
 
As always, enjoy, and thank you for reading.
 
I took this photo as I was leaving.
 
 

Sunday, July 19, 2015

You never know who you will meet at the lighthouse...

 
Here is the link to this week's column. As always, enjoy, and thank you
for reading. I took this photo of the lighthouse earlier this summer, but
thought you might enjoy seeing it again.
Please just click on the above link. Who knows? Maybe I
saw you at the lighthouse?
 
 

Monday, July 13, 2015

Monday, July 06, 2015

The love of the game keeps them playing ball...

 
 
Here is the link to this week's column. As always, enjoy, and happy reading!
Just click on the above site!
 
 
 Here is Jonah relaxing at Bob Evans after a practice!

Thursday, July 02, 2015

Sundae Horn - Apples in June


 
Even though we have passed through June, I just felt like sharing this beautiful song today by two of my favorite women performers, Sundae Horn and Marcy Brenner.
 
This is for all of you who need to always remember June. I thank all of the women here on Ocracoke and back home for their friendship and support throughout my life.
 
Enjoy!