I have mentioned in past posts that I take notice when a topic comes to me from different sources. This past week, after the violence in Iraq, a new movie release, a roommate’s offering maps and calendars on 19th century USA history, a puppet who is running for California’s governor, and a conversation with a friend from South Carolina, the phrases “secession” and “civil war” became prominent in my thoughts.
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Here’s an event I’m working on as stage manager. The band is top-notch, the acts are worthy, and the food will be much better than the food we had for the Puppet Supper (no offence, but Circo Romani actually has a big food budget and authentic Romani delights)!
Come to Circo Romani for an evening and lose yourself in the Magical World of a traveling Gypsy Circus Troupe! Appearing in San Francisco, February 9-19, 2006!
Mesmerizing Magicians, Amazing Aerialists, Juxtaposing Jugglers, Delectable Dancers, a Rollerskating Bear, Confounding Contortionists, Gypsy Folk Musicians, a Fabulous Four-course Feast, and an Absurdly Tall Ringmaster.
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A view from the foggy Saturday afternoon hike in Yosemite N.P. This is on a trail behind Half Dome.
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