Hi! (big hug) So glad you could join me. Today I'm celebrating the one-year blogiversary of A Piece of My Mind, which debuted on February 5th, 2007. I started it up on an impulse, triggered by my dad's imminent passing. The old wisdom of 'why wait?' seemed very clear to me then. So I posted my very first blog entry.
Though 2007 was an incredibly difficult year in many ways, it was deeply satisfying in others. I had a strangely high amount of wishes come true for me last year. And starting this blog has led to many hours of delight and true joy.
I want to thank all of you who stop by and read this blog. Thank you for all the comments, the hugs sent, the prayers, the good wishes. This is for you -
Come with me to my favorite place in the world. Let's go find our seats. Let the celebration begin!
Fireworks display
A fun kick-off to the program. And now - I'm barely able to sit still for this one - here is the final scene of The Merry Widow, in the photo featuring a personal hero of mine, Karen Kain. I've always LOVED the music in this scene, and the absolute joy that overtakes the reunited lovers. When I think of a celebration, this scene often comes to mind. Oh, here they come, here they come!
Celebration waltz from 'The Merry Widow' by the Hong Kong Ballet.
Sigh. I could watch that over and over and over.
What's up next? A Busby Berkeley extravaganza! First up is a song by Veree Teasdale, Spin a Little Web of Dreams. Then it segues into a little Everywoman of The Depression Era vignette, and at 2:10 into the segment, the showgirls arrive.
Busby Berkeley extravaganza
Those sure were skimpy little feathered bikini things, weren't they? I love that Jazz Age sense of riotous fun. And the harp-girls - loved them too!
Next up - more celebrating - what could be more joyful than cheerleaders shaking their pom poms around? Here we go!
Cheerleaders
Pom Pom routine
And what comes after cheerleaders? A marching band, of course. Here is His Majesty the King's Guard's Band and Drill team from Norway, performing at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2007. I saw them last July and they're excellent. It was cute, too, seeing all the young Norwegian soldiers walking around downtown while the Tattoo was on. How could I tell they were Norwegian soldiers on tour? Well, let's just say Halifax generally isn't populated by tall, white-blonde haired young cuties like these guys.
Marching Band
Oh, I love me some military precision drill teams. Remember me - the peace-loving diplomat whose heart beats fast whenever I watch any sort of warrior action? Don't bother trying to figure me out. Just go with it.
Stepping up to the podium, Yuri Temirkanov conducts the second half of the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. Real cannons go off at the end, and everything!
1812 Overture
And as a special thank you to all of you, my program ends with the final performance from The Full Monty. Thank you for making my life so much richer. Hugs, hugs, hugs!
The Full Monty
starring Robert Carlyle
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
My One Year Blogiversary
Posted by Julia Phillips Smith at 7:12 PM
Labels: 1812 Overture, Busby Berkeley, cheerleaders, Karen Kain, The Full Monty
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13 comments:
Happy Blogiversary, darling!!!
Happy first birthday. I love your entertainment lineup!
Happy Blogiversary, Julia!!
Wow, a year already. It went by fast.
Happy anniversary!!
Beautiful, wonderful, I knew it would be a great party! Happy Blogiversary!!!
Happy blogiversary!
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear A Piece of My Mind,
Happy Birthday to you. :)
HAPPY BLOGVERSARY JULIA
Didn't that year fly by??
Wow! What a party Julia. Happy first anniversary!
And thanks for the Full Monty. Now, that's my kind of entertainment.
Congratulations Julia! I'm glad you are part of the Blogosphere.
Thank you for the fabulous entertainment, the flowers and the consistent superlative posts!
I am drinking the Glenlivet tonight and shall pour one out in your honour. Herewith a toast to a great 2008!
Happy Blogiversary!! Had a lot of fun reading you during that time!
Happy Blogiversary! I love the way you've celebrated!
Happy Anniversary, Julia!
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