
Life according to Annie: "You're never fully dressed without a smile."
"Who cares what they're wearing
On Main Street or Saville Row?
It's what you wear from ear to ear
And not from head to toe that matters."
It was easy to smile last week when I collected on my birthday present, one that was definitely worth waiting for. Randy got me tickets to Music Theatre of Wichita's production of "Annie."

Leapin' Lizards! It was close enough to check out the orchestra pit just by standing up. And you could see every expression on every actor's face.

If you leave a performance of "Annie" with a frown on your face, it must be a really bad day. The whole musical is filled with optimism in the face of a "Hard-Knock Life."
Our Wichita trip also gave me a change of pace, so to speak, on my daily walk.
I couldn't believe it when I saw the hay bales just off the walking path behind the Marriott. (We are usually more Motel 6 or Super 8-type people, but the Marriott was where the Wheat Profit Maximizer summit was held, and that's the real reason we were going to Wichita in the first place. More on the wheat profit event in tomorrow's blog ...).
Some farmer had to get through the traffic on Webb Road in Wichita to bale this little field of Johnson grass. I didn't envy him, but it sure made me feel at home.




But then it was back to reality. Sometimes reality is a little hard to smile at.
I must admit it was a little tough to find my inner "Annie" after about 3 hours on the phone with my internet provider this weekend. Nothing like trying to converse with customer service people in India to ruin a day.
My hubby suggested a break, so I rode with him to check rain gauges and pastures.
And who can stay upset when surrounded by a beautiful sky like this one?


And, yes, it rained again on our swathed hay. Pretty much every bit of hay we've put down this year has been rained on. (You can send your thank you notes for your timely rainfalls to The County Line!)
But again, it was just in time to help the milo crop. There had been a few heads popping up in the field. The rain will help fill the heads with grain.





I will endeavor to keep it up. Hope your day produces its share of smiles, too!
I agree! Annie was great! Glad you had fun!
ReplyDeleteI really like that sunflower picture....where could I put in my house??
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Love hearing how much you enjoyed the show! My daughter is in the resident performing oompany and I can't wait to show her your blog. It is such a privilege to be a performer and bring these musicals to life and give joy to an audience night after night. Your photos are fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWichita mom and music teacher
Wichita mom - Thanks so much for commenting and visiting The County Line. I LOVED "Annie." Of course, as a music enthusiast, I pretty much love every musical. It is such a treat to go to Music Theatre of Wichita. We try to go at least once a summer. The quality of the shows is phenomenal - from the sets to the singers to the dancers and everything in between! Please tell your daughter how much I appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that go on behind the scenes to provide such a wonderful experience for theater-goers!
ReplyDeleteAnd, just in case you check back, here are a few more music-related posts you might enjoy:
ReplyDeletehttp://kimscountyline.blogspot.com/2010/05/musings-music-of-life.html
http://kimscountyline.blogspot.com/2010/04/music-memories.html
http://kimscountyline.blogspot.com/2010/03/soapbox-alert.html