Lyricists Have Beaten Me To The Punch

Amazing lyricists have beaten me to the punch and managed to pinpoint exactly what I've been feeling for...well, far too long. I just had to share it as I'm sure many of you have felt this way or are feeling it now. The first is by Katie Thompson, who is much better for your soul than chicken soup could ever be. The second is by A Fine Frenzy...equally beautiful. The first is how I SHOULD be feeling. The second is much closer to where I actually am...ever the dreamer.
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"I Know"

I'm not that dumb
I know exactly where you're coming from
I'm not surprised to see you're leaving tonight

Baby, I know
Baby, I know
I know

You're not in love
And two short weeks aren't enough
to make you stay
To make you miss your stupid train

Baby, I know
Baby, I know

I know it's too soon
and I know I'm too much
I know I'll survive without you, it's just
I don't want to

Cause now that you're here
Now that my skin is warm and clear
I'm supposed to run
I'm supposed to tell you this was fun

Baby, I know
I know

You said you were leaving
You said you weren't mine
And yes, I agreed the whole damn time

It's not okay to wish you'd simply sweep me away
I know

Baby, I know
I hear the train, you don't have to tell me that you're so late

Cause I know
Baby, I know
I know.


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"Ashes and Wine"

Don't know what to do anymore
I've lost the only love worth fighting for
And I'll drown in my tears, don't they see?
And that would show you, that would make you hurt like me

All the same I don't want mudslinging games
It's just a shame to let you walk away

Is there a chance, a fragment of light
At the end of the tunnel, a reason to fight?
Is there a chance you may change your mind
Or are we ashes and wine?

Don't know if our fate's already sealed
This days are spinning circus on a wheel
And I'm ill with the thought of your kiss
Coffee laced intoxicating on her lips

Shut it out, I've got no claim on you now
Not allowed to wear your freedom down, no

Is there a chance, a fragment of light
At the end of the tunnel, a reason to fight?
Is there a chance you may change your mind
Or are we ashes and wine?

And I'll tear myself away
So if it?s that is what you need, there is nothing left to say but

Is there a chance, a fragment of light
At the end of the tunnel, a reason to fight?
Is there a chance you may change your mind
Or are we ashes and wine?

The day's still ashes and wine
Or are we ashes?

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So, as I said, these are not my words. However, this is where I am. Sorry this post is a lukewarm cup of coffee.

I hope you are well.

*Joey*

Summa' Time!

Hey there. It has been quite a minute since I've updated! I apologize for my absence. I wish I had an excuse that was worthy of print, but I don't. So, in the spirit of forgiving and forgetting, let's move on.

I'm sitting in my hotel room in Little Rock, AR after a two week layoff from "Storytime Live!" It was a welcome break and I certainly made the most of it. The first week was spent in one of the most peaceful and, in my opinion, beautiful places I've had the pleasure of visiting...Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Boyne Highlands Resort in Northern Michigan. I got to see many friends that I had not seen in up to 4 or 5 years and it was perfection. I was also fortunate to meet many new people that are so beautiful, genuine and insanely talented at The Young Americans Dinner Theatre at Boyne Highlands Resort. I was blessed to perform there during the summers of '04 and '05 and I was immediately transported back to those days as soon as I set foot in the room where the show takes place. If you have some time for a vacation this summer, I highly recommend taking a trip up North and checking it out for yourselves. You can get all the details about the show and the amazing organization that is The Young Americans at: www.youngamericans.org

The second week of my layoff was spent with two dear friends from high school at their place in Dublin, OH. It was so wonderful spending time with "the group" from high school. There are 5 of us that have remained close since graduating and it's always a good time when we get together.

Now it's back to life on the road. The show is going well, although we've had many changes. Our fantastic crew come and go quickly, which is usually jarring, but the cast is good about welcoming the new to the old. We've also had two new cast members join us since I've last written. It was a pretty east process for me to teach them the show and run the put-in rehearsals thanks to their great work ethic and want to get it right. In a few weeks I'll get to do it all again with another new cast member. So, things are always changing and I welcome that with open arms.

We'll be in the South for the next two months and that time will include a trip to Disney World! We'll also be visiting New Orleans and I'll get to see a good friend that I had the pleasure of working with in Shanghai last year.

I'm filled with a need for renewal right now. I've decided to devote my next two months to the search of newness in every area of my life and my relationships with those that surround me on a daily basis. Part of the "newness" will be to choreograph more and actually put my work on people. I have many members of my cast that are willing and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to "newness" and not settling for "just getting by," and just thinking about it feels good. I think that's a good sign that I'm moving in the right direction.

Take care and, until next time, make that espresso a double.

*Joey*