Friday Five

1. As a long time fan of NCIS - we're talking the very first episode here - I'm less than thrilled to see Very Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo leave this week. He's part of what makes the show wonderful.  However I am very happy to see how lovely the cast is about his leaving and how much they seem to love each other.  Also, super intrigued by his "nothing really ends" statement at the end.  Maybe he'll be back again soon for some guest-starring bits.

2. In theatre news, there were a few fabulous stories this week.  Matthew Perry (aka everyone's favorite friend) is bringing his play from London to NY next year.  Hamilton will be making a stop at the Kennedy Center in 2017.  And Christian Borle signed up to play Willy Wonka - a move that I saw a mile away.  I really should be his agent because I also predicted the Falsetto's casting too. : )

3. I'm fairly perturbed by the ridiculousness of international shipping, especially from a company as reputable as Amazon.  Even shipping just a few books from the UK, basically costs an arm and a leg.  My measly $45 order was increased to $75 just with shipping added alone.  Unbelievable!  However, now that I've realized I have 2 more un-read Jenny Colgan Books on top of the one I finished today, I can at least be just a bit happier.  I just love her reading!  Too bad she has about 12 more I'd like to read.  I think it might be cheaper to just fly to England, and purchase the books there - which is a fairly intriguing prospect...

4.  It's been pretty rainy here in Maryland.  It's pretty much been raining for the proverbial 40 days and nights - so much so that I was seriously contemplating building an ark.  Anyway, today the sun came out!  It was lovely!  After chilly 50 degree days for the last 236 days, the temp rose to about 77 and it was sunny!  It only lasted a few hours, but those hours were so very needed.  Hopefully it was the start of a trend...

5. This video makes me smile.  Both of these actors will be in the second show I'm seeing this weekend - The Robber Bridegroom.  The first is Fully Committed with Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Another full NY weekend has me very, very happy!  I'll be back on Sunday with details and hopefully some pictures - if the darn camera cooperates.  Happy weekend!