Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Marry Me A Little...

Well, all is going well for both Mega-Heroes and Side By Side By Sondheim. The former had it's first full run-through today, and it is shaping up to be a very respectable show. The latter is in rehearsal, and I am enjoying working with the cast and director...nice folks, all.
There is a song in SBSBS that really does sum up the quest for love, at least from my perspective. There are certainly those who will disagree, but I think the lyrics truly speak to the human condition in those of us somewhere between thirty and dotage...if complete candor was allowed in real life, I can see (hear?) myself actually saying this to a woman and meaning it in a sweet way:

"Marry me a little, love me just enough.
Cry, but not too often, play, but not too rough.
Keep a tender distance so we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
I'm ready...
Marry me a little, body, heart and soul.
Passionate as hell, but always in control.
Want me first and foremost, keep me company.
That's the way it ought to be.
I'm ready! I'm ready now!
Oh, how gently we'll talk. Oh, how softly we'll tread.
All the stings, the ugly things, we'll keep unsaid.
We'll build a cocoon of love and respect.
You promise whatever you like, I'll never collect.
Right? Okay, then. I'm ready now..."

Cynical? At first glance, but the deeper meaning seems so damned civilized. Here is someone clearly seeking only the pretty side of love. Imagine the sweet glances, the held hands, the romantic evenings out (or in) and all the joys of love without the hassles and headaches that come with even the best of relationships. (I'm not just talking about free sex...anyone with semi-decent looks and the social skills God gave a turnip can get laid.) This is more of an emotio-intellectual fantasy of sincere love and affection kept just light enough to prevent the onset of jealousy, anger, ennui, etc. Who among us would not consider such a proposition incredibly positive?

It's late and I am sleepy. More later...

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Monday, April 02, 2007

Technically...

I made a post today. Here it is. :-)

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