August: Osage County... wahh

If I wasn't stuck in bed feeling like hot garbage, I would most certainly be making my way down to MTC to check out August: Osage County.

Serious bummer.

I'm really disappointed that I won't be going this evening. I was so looking forward to getting lost in this intense play filled with family drama, secrets, scandal and substance abuse after this crazy week. If anyone has time before March 24 to go see this epic piece of live theatre – I strongly advise doing so.

August: Osage County is a darkly comedic play by Tracy Letts, and was a the recipient of a 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.  The Winnipeg Free Press gave the play a 4.5 star review as well.

Check out this link for showtimes: http://www.mtc.mb.ca/Current-Plays/Hendry/August-Osage-county.aspx

ALSO.... wash your hands people, there's a flu bug going around.

Ooops

Just realized that something wonky happened with my post last week– it's fixed now. Check out my Q&A post from last week, with Zach Bogosian. It was nice to hear his take on Winnipeg, and hear him recognize and appreciate the support that fans and our wonderful city provides for him and the Winnipeg Jets.

GO JETS GO!

1-on-1 With Zach Bogosian

The ladies wanna date him, the men wanna be him....

I caught up with defencemen Zach Bogosian in preparation for a Q&A filler for my JetsMag magazine article. As magazines are wrapping up, I organized my video notes, and scribbled down some of our convo after a practice at the MTS Iceplex. 


Meet cowboy and hockey star Zach Bogosian.... Ohh to be twenty again.

What is your pre game meal? 
Spaghetti with meat sauce, and a splash of alfredo. No chicken or nothing.

Game day rituals? 
Warm up the same way, and get dressed the same way– more of a habit than a ritual.

How early do you arrive at the rink for games? 
Me and mark stuart are usually the first to get there. I usually get to the rink around 4:00 for a 7:30 game. I’m sitting around the rink for awhile.

Pregame pump up song? 
I usually let our captain Andew Ladd work the stereo, but the boys really like Rhianna. She’s pretty good.

Fave part of Winnipeg so far? 
Every game. It's a packed house and has such great atmosphere. The city itself, and the support we have is pretty secial to be a part of.

Fave restaurant? 
Brooklyn’s Bistro, Casa Grande. I like Italian food

What do you do on a typical day off? 
Ahh, lounge around. (Laughs) I like to hunt and fish, but it’s a bit too tiring during the year.

Hometown? 
Maseena, New York. The middle nowhere. It’s like not even on the map. 
(This is where he usually makes time to enjoy hunting and fishing)

Favourite sports team besides the Jets? 
I mean I like the New england Patriots. Well, I like Tom Brady. But, I dont necessarilly like the Patriots. I like Tom Brady. 

Twitter or FB? 
Neither. I see what goes on on those sites. I used to have FB though.
(NOTE: Since our interview, Mr. Bogosian gave in to the power of social media, and can now be followed on Twitter #Bogogo4 )

Dream golf foursome? 
Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Me

Favourite place to hang after games? 
Usually just restaurants

Favourite Icecream flavour? 
Cookie Dough

Why number 4? I've always worn it; pretty much my whole life. There was never really any meaning behind it when i was younger. But, it just kinda stuck since Ive worn it since I was about 5. Ive always been it for every team I've been on.


Fave movie? 
Gladiator


Drink of Choice?
Budweiser (obvs)


Sending good vibes to all during the next week.
Tamara

The Most Love

A few weeks ago I went to check out a friend play at Times Change. Although I've seen him play many times, it was this evening in particular, when i saw him perform for the first time as a one man band, that i truly recognized just how talented this young man is.

If you haven't checked his music out– check his music out. The Reverend Rambler, also known as Matt Colpitts, is a passionate musician full of soul, rhythm and blues.

If you ever have the chance to listen to this young man play Eric Clapton's Classical Guitar, he will blow your mind.

Much love

Festival

Festival oui, oui, oui
Festival non, non, non
Festival du la voyageur!

Happy Reading Week! I'm kicking my break off with some good girlfriends, Bear Flag vino (a red blend), Bailey's and coffee, and Festival. So happy and so needed.

Enjoy!

Winston

Since losing both of our family pets within the past year and a half, our home hasn't quite felt complete. B.J. and Bailey were little furry members of our family, that added to our family dynamic in a very special way. My parents thought it would be nice to have "no pets" for awhile. The only nice part was having zero responsibility– being able to come and go as you please, not having to clean up any messes. But, they've without a doubt missed the companionship.

There's something to be said about coming home from a long day, and having this four legged furball coming running to greet you at the door with the most excitement. So very happy to have their 'parents' come home to play. It always made my day, and I know my parents felt the same way.

When the puppy mill bust happened, we saw it as a sign to get a new pet. The Human Society would have an abundance of dogs needing homes. We called and they weren't quite ready to be adopted yet. We were fine waiting.... until we stumbled across an ad that caught my dad's eye.

He's always wanted a bulldog, so that's what we've been planning to get. We found an ad for a 5month old puppy, English Bulldog X... my mom thought we should just call to inquire. Turns out the man was going through a divorce, was working two jobs, pluss tattooing on the side just to help pay for his child. The puppy was locked up all day in a kennel, and again into the evening while the man went to his second job. Winnipeg's 'finest' kept calling about his pup, so he had kind of given up hope of giving his puppy a better home, until we came along.

Meet Winston!!

Such a handsome and loving boy!

The Adams clan has so much love to give and animals hold such a special space in our hearts, we are so pleased with our newest family member.

Tamara

Dandelion Wine

Enjoy...
falling asleep to this in 5.

Love.