inspiration

I heard once that maybe the hooky pooky is what it is all about. Okay let’s ponder that for a minute….. Done. I don’t want to stick my left leg in and shake it all about. I want to start with my whole body in and shake it all about. And then the song has the audasity to state that’s what it’s all about. So I put my whole body in, I let my mind relax and I shake the situaton up to see if that is what it is about. How much can I shake up and sometimes that involves other people. I mean in the circle at the skating rink it is just you shakin’ but in life when you start shakin so does everybody else. And at the same time you have to have some kind of direction in what you are shakin. I guess that is where I am at; I am on the verge and I must make a choice of direction and shake it up. This is somewhat in mulitiple catergories of my life so be on the look out, I may be shakin up a scene with you.
I understand it is vague but ponder it again.. what is it all about….

So much has been going on that it is hard for me to figure out what to write about. Well first of all it is closing weekend of ” A thought about Raya” Insight Out is finishing their third season! So this is your last chance. GO SEE IT!

Let us also see, the pink sidewalks of Portland are finally here and I must say that I haven’t been moved tears just yet. But I haven’t walked down them either. Last night I did lay right next to a cherry blossom tree and that was a touch of magic.

Last weekend the Lucas ( Ken Chalet, Scot , Sheri and Mom, Dad )family was in town for about 24 hours. Just imagine me times 7 in a mini van and you have the picture. We all got in the mini van and drove to Manzanita where we were spreading my cousins ashes. It was an amazing family event and a somber union as well. Life and death so powerful or should I say one of the most powerful events in this life. How it brings people together and how it makes you really look at everything with fresh eyes and greater respect.

REPORT: Ms. Red Nose:
Still been having fun doing the online dating. It is so strange. I went out with four guys in two weeks. It was defenitly speed dating. All the same it is like a hobbie. I had a friend say that you should date as much as possible so you don’t over romantize each person. So when one comes along you really like you will be able to see clearly. Sage advice. If you want any details just call there is a running comentary on it all.

REPORT: Lindsaya Newton John:
Working out has become like crack. As Morgan says crack cocaine a hell of a drug. I am loving it and hating when I don’t go. Sarah and I go to these classes that are so intense and fun. We are contstantly being challenged and loving it. Go crack!

Hope all is well and the pink spring is warming your hearst. Oh did I mention that we have been blessed with the presence of the SUN! Oh joy! Love you all

That is right everyone must get out of their homes and in to the West End Theatre to witness the hottest show in town. “A thought about Raya” It is a russian absurdist play performed by The Debate Society all the way from New York to give their West Coast premier. Bring your grandmother and your dog and your skittles to the show.Check the website for info insightouttheatre.org

wow, what a nice wild ride msrednose chose. She went out into the online dating world thinking it was a simple and carefree way of approaching people and gettting to know them. WRONG. Everyone has an adgenda. People seem to know what they want and they want it now. I mean really I had someone say that there name was such and such and then when the emails were getting more frequent it was a completly different name. The whole psedeo of life. I mean religion, faith, ethnicty, gender, are all factors of how we assemble people into feilds of understanding. So my adgenda to meet people may not be enough. Yet I will keep trying. For details call.

So i am going to be making some characters and giving little updates about them. Basically these characters are me but with different outlets and insights. So the first introduction is:
Lindsaya Newton John
I have just joined a gym and I am working out 4 times a week. I love it. I take classes and train with a friend who I will leave anymous. I will be giving you updates about this wild experience of my classes and the many ways to break a sweat.
Second character is msrednose.
She signed up for online dating. She will have plently of stories to tell. Just wait the fun has just begun.
Catch ya on the flip side

Come on out EVERYONE and see a fab show that Insight Out is putting on. It is the last show of the season and we would love to share this work with all of you. The Debate Society is from NY and we have asked them to come to Portland and share their work. It is based on the writings of Russian absurdist Daniil Kharms. They have done a fine job with the piece and I am very proud of the experience. Please come on out. Go to insightouttheatre.org for more info. Love you

So, first and foremost sorry for the LONG await of another short topic of information that we call a blog. I have been busy as we all know but some new changes are at hand, hence the title. I have moved and turned 30 and have received a new car and last but I am sure not least; a new computer. I finally went out and took care of the looming apple cloud that has hovered for the pass year and half. All will be thrilled or at least my mother will be that there will now be more entries from my new solo and straight livin’ alone and lovin’ it from my wireless computer in bed with my purple sheets and a glass of bubbly while I report to you all. Just picture that with the run on sentence from hell. Love you all and will begin with great update, like how did Lindsay the artist get the computer??????

How was the Lindsay Olmpics?

It was incredible. Everyone played the games and ate mermaid cake had bubbly and laughed and laughed and we kept on laughing into the night. Thank you to Juls, Sarah, Nicole and Lisa for all their time and hard work with setting up , baking cakes and doing my hair and decorations. I am very thankful to have such a great family of friends who work hard and play even harder. What a magical 30th. Thanks for all the phone calls as well.  MOm and Dad, Sus, Brad and Clara and to all that couldn’t make it you were in my thoughts. Lisa is cutting a video so it will be released soon.

Some of my favorite highlights were:

Early moring Pedicures!

Brogans story about Lindsay

Sarahs modern dance

Casey’s cheerleading and moon walk

Erics version of my laugh

Everyones choice in my style( layered and colorful with headscarfs)

THE JUDGES

Julianna and Lisa doing the interview booth

The car ride to Uptown Billards

Uptown Billards

Nicole and I late night Sapphire where I for the first time in that resturant I did not get carded

The spirit of everyone for jumping in and having fun

Everyone sitting around with clown noses

All the children who slept and played on the floor

I love you all and had a wonderful month of celebrating my 30th birthday. I am thrilled to see what the future hold and I am glad to share it with all of you.

Lindsay Olympics was a huge success oh yes and the winners:

First: Nicole Lane

Second: Sarah Higgs

Third: Kate Kaufman

Love you all and let’s play again real soon.

Alright everyone, here is the scoop. We are having an Olympic event for my 30th. It will be at the Kennedy School on the 12th of March. If you have not recieved a evite just let me know and I will be happy to send you one or give you all the info. This is going to be hysterical so put it down as a must do and I will see you there. Much love and good times.

Alright I did not get that much response in ideas for the birthday bash so we are rolling in a new direction. Here is the new idea:

Saturday the 11th wine taste our way out to the coast. Rent a cottage and on sunday everyone come out for a roast on Lindsay. Or basically your favorite Lindsay story. Starting at noon and ending when we finish. I think we may keep the cottage for that night as well so come and spend the night. Leave early monday morning. Give some feedback on the idea. Love to hear some thoughts