Allie has been in town, and we’ve all been shuttling kids back and forth, especially for E and K’s latest theatrical production, the musical Urinetown.  E played Mr. McQueen, and K did spot op.  Avdi, Allie, Y and two friends, and I attended the final night.  It was so well done!

I continue to be more impressed with these kids’ talents.  It’s appropriate that my first time seeing some of these plays has been at WGHS, directed by the infamous Mr. Schaefer (apparently no first name), not on/off Broadway, and it was more than adequate.  I hope some of these kids do go on to become professional actors.

Erev Shabbat was a quick improv, as we were all headed out early, so I made this fish stir-fry with jasmine rice.  I seem to have found the secret to growing happy cilantro!  Start it the fall before, in a sheltered place, and it explodes come spring.

E just asked if he can use some seeds to experiment in the “secret garden”, which is good.  After I got over my initial proprietorial reaction, I agreed to share some seeds (I’m getting better!).  He did ask first; Y is still getting over the remorse of not asking first, even after I happily planted all his plants in a specially prepared flower bed for him.  I realize I need to be passing the torch to them, especially since they’ve shown an interest.  It’s better to collaborate and let go.

Speaking of, time to go get myself back to the garden and pass along some seeds to the next emerging gardener.