Joey Logano wins

Joey Logano wins the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at lap 273. It was called because of rain. Joey lead the final 10 laps. This makes him the youngest winner in cup history.

one more R.I.P.

Billy Mays was found unresponsive at his home by his wife today. He was pronounced dead at 7:45am. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_billy_mays

R.I.P.

We've lost three entertainment icons this past week. Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson.

Rhode Island to officially change state name

Rhode Island may be the smallest state but they have the biggest name. Lawmakers want to shorten the name because it refers to slavery. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090626/ap_on_re_us/us_providence_plantations

on to the next performance

'Beauty and the Beast' is all but a memory now. We played to 7 sold out crowds; even reluctantly turning away late-comers. It was a great run and I miss it already. But on to the next project--'Once Upon a Mattress' will begin rehearsals in about a week. I once again will step on stage and become a fantasy character *smile*. More details to come later.

oldest soldier in Iraq?

A 70 year old doctor is going to Iraq for his third time. It will be his 5th time overseas. His wife may be a little worried but he's not. http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/stories/wcnc-062609-al-iraq_grandfather.d0c7af5.html?npc

He's in the Navy now.

After Thursday night's performance of 'Beauty and the Beast,' my youngest son and I headed to Great Lakes IL. My second youngest son was graduating from Basic Training. He was in the Honor Guard and I have never been more proud of him than I am right now. After the ceremony, we were able to have lunch with him. My daughter who is also in the Navy and stationed in Norfolk, VA came for the ceremony as well. Lunch was great but short. I took pictures outside the restaurant and then had to head for home. We got back to the theater in Winona just 15 minutes before we had to go on stage.