Tuesday==>Billi Pod Is Freezing

Well, it is freezing this morning in The Big Apple, The Greatest City in The World.

At 7:00am it was 19º, with wind chill it drops down to 9º. Light snow fell overnight. Yep, winter is officially here.

Have an appointment with one of my eye doctors to address a redness/swelling issue with my right eye. Very uncomfortable. Bless her - she was able to work me in this morning. Gonna bring her a thank-you rose.

Billi Pod’s report card on BLOOD FROM A STONE, the so-called “dark comedy” about a dysfunctional Connecticut family==>C-<==the stellar cast saved it from getting an F. The set is outstanding, too.

It clocked in at 3 hours, 30+ minutes, with 2 intermissions. Just didn’t work for me. There was nothing funny about the show, it was dark dark dark ... and darker. The performers alternated between yelling at each other, or, worse, whispering vital pieces of information/secrets that most of the audience couldn’t hear or understand. I hated every one of the characters and wanted them all to f**king die.

Actually, if you are in an S & M mode, then this is the show for you ... ‘nuff said.

Tonight’s entertainment event --

7:30==>NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA @ Lincoln Center performs Handel’s MESSIAH. Oh, yes. Can’t wait. The holiday season isn’t complete unless Billi Pod attends at least one performance of the MESSIAH.

It always brings back memories of being in the Summerlin Institute (now Bartow Senior High School) Chorus, directed by Margaret Clark, for 3 years. We performed the MESSIAH every year.

Unhappy to report that The Yankees lost their bid to sign free-agent pitcher Cliff Lee, who spurned our 7-year 150M offer to sign with the Phillies for a 5-year 100M deal. Oh well, at least he didn’t sign with another American League team.

OK, it is time to head out for my appointment, so let me close by sharing with you loyal and faithful readers ...

Musings from THE MIND OF BILLI POD (a memoir in progress):

“Sarah Palin is Sarah Palin because only one tree ever grew in Brooklyn.”

GO YANKEES AND GO GATORS!!

Billi Pod

“Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.”