The Kat House

It has been quite an eventful weekend.

Friday was my 35th birthday. I spent the evening at Oak Ridge Playhouse for their first play of the season - The Pajama Game. The musical comedy revolved around a love affair between the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory’s new superintendent and the leader of the grievance committee. When the workers decided to strike for a pay raise, the relationship was put to a real test. The music was fantastic, as was the acting. It was my first time attending a play at this venue, but I had a marvelous time!

On Saturday evening, I attended another play - Seussical, which is based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The musical incorporated bits and pieces of 14 different Seuss stories. It was put on the by the Erin Youth Players at Erin Presbyterian Church. I think I enjoyed this play even more than The Pajama Game. The music was amazing, and the kids, ranging from middle school to college age, were fantastic actors! This performance took me back in time, reminding me of how much fun it was to just be a kid. I found myself looking around during the play, and I noticed something really beautiful - every face had a smile on it. And those smiles stayed there from beginning to end! Children, parents, grandparents. Though the audience consisted of several generations, we were all kids that night. This particular play also had two local blogger connections, making it that much more special to me. My good friend Barry from Inn of the Last Home was the Music Director, and the actress portraying the Sour Kangaroo was the daughter of Lane of Masses of Everything.

I spent Sunday evening at the ball field. My Smokies played the Mississippi Braves. I am happy to say that the Smokies won 2-1 in the 10th inning.

By the way, thanks to all of you for the lovely birthday wishes!