Two in a row!

Not too bad. Marc and I just finished our second day of recreational activities, including two nights in a row of going out for drinks in Manhattan.

I know... big deal! Well, it has been a while since we relaxed and got out this much. We even have something planned for tomorrow night (dinner with two old, dear friends), so we will continue the fun.

Today, we went to see a show--a matinee of Golda's Balcony. It was an interesting, entertaining show. Not the usual sappy Broadway fare that we've been exposed to on a regular basis over the past several years. Don't get me wrong. There are some excellent shows on Broadway, but some of the recent ones are, well... how shall I put this? Something polite and delicate is called for. Oh yes, I know just the word: crap!

Not only were many not worth the eighty to one hundred dollars (or more) each ticket cost, but quite a number weren't worth the price of a movie ticket (not to mention the time out of my life)! Even when we went on discounted tickets, many of the shows were disappointments.

On the other hand, Golda's Balcony was a fine show. It was thoughtful and interesting. Others could take a lesson from this show. It has a cast of one. Nothing moves or flies about on stage (Phantom and its silly chandelier ccertainly could take a lesson), but it is compelling and the whole show goes by very quickly.

Maybe this could start a new trend for shows. Instead of having lots of effects or costume changes, they could follow this show's lead and have an actual STORY! (Yes, I know, I'm a dreamer.)

So, after the show, we headed downtown to Chinatown. Were we in search of something Chinese worth eating? No, actually, we were continuing our efforts at planning the perfect remodeling project by visiting a number of lighting stores. Among them were Lighting by Gregory and New Generation Lighting.

We looked at all different styles of lighting (pendants, track systems, sconces and so on) before running out of time. We were limited, as we had a dinner engagement.

We were meeting my ex-boss. Today was her last day. She's moving on to a new chapter in her life, after many years in the healthcare HR business. She has lots of exciting things planned, and we wanted to take her out to celebrate. So we met up at the excellent Union Square Cafe.

After a wonderful time and an excellent meal (and a standing invitation from my friend and ex-boss to visit her and her husband in Puerto Rico, where they have a home and are opening a business), we said our goodbyes and went for another subway ride.

This time, our destination was the Townhouse Bar. We met our friend Jeff for drinks and had a lovely time with him and our friend/bartender Charlie. Charlie doesn't know it, but I am planning to have a second husband (it's a sort of a gay Mormon thing--if that could happen; of course, I'm not a Mormon, so what do I know?). Actually, this would be a surprise to Marc (my partner of 9+ years), as well.

Okay, if I can't have a second husband, then I need to ask a question: Charlie, would you have my baby? Or, if you prefer, I could have yours! ;)

(Oh boy, am I ever going to be in trouble after that!) :)

Hey, the man is gorgeous and charming as can be. So I can't be faulted! :) Just watching him work, moving, as has been noted by others, like a jungle cat behind the bar is a lot to resist! Like I said, it's not my fault. He's a gay siren, drawing me in with his song. :)

Needless to say, it was a full, satisfying day!