Bonesetter's Daughter

Today a patient of mine, a man who is 70 was telling me his history. He was telling me how his great grandparents one from northern Ireland and one from Southern Ireland met on a boat America bound. He continued all the way to present day. It's amazing what people can share in a short 1 hour teeth cleaning appointment! This made me long to know more about my history and as far back as anyone in my family can remember.
Anyhow, this adorable grandpa figure also told me about the Bonesetter's Daugher. Which is an Amy T*n book about a woman who discovers horrible secrets of her immigrant mother's life. This book was made into an opera and world premiers this Saturday at the San Francisco Opera. It has about 7 showings. For more information about the Bonesetter's Daugher.

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Dinner IN a Movie!!

Finally! That's what I'm talkin'about! Yes! Indeed! It is dinner in a movie theater! What a concept! Yes, I have snuck in dinner into a theater before, but here they sell pizza and there is a table for your food! Quite a wonderful concept! You buy your movie ticket, then order and buy your food, and like in Carl's Jr or Corner Bakery, you take your number to your seat and someone brings you your food! Awwwwsome!

Tonight I went to see Mama Mia with my name spelled with a "C". My roommie Cheryl!
We went to Cerrito Speakeasy Theater. It's a cozy, very east bay type of place, I'd say. Definitely fun, and on two for one Wednesdays, even if the movie wasn't the greatest thriller, it's money well spent! Who can beat 2 tickets for $7 evening showing ($5 matinee)! They don't allow food from outside the theater, but the menu is reasonable and you can order nachos, sandwiches, hummus, salads, beer and wine. I do believe it is NOT a kid friendly place and you must be over 18, and of course 21 to drink alcohol. Ahh, lovin' eastbay more and more! You guys around here are brilliant!

Circus' have changed

http://www.circusvargas.org/

The Thais and I went to Circus Vargas today! The last time it is in Oakland is tomorrow. You can still see it! Go to circusvargas.org. Twas my first time to a circus! It is all that I expected! There were some modern twists to things, but for the most part, what I've seen on TV is just about what I saw live. It's kinda sad that since the 60's, we have moved on from circus' now. I guess it just got old. Anyways, I did still enjoy myself and it was worth doing at least that one time in my life. Definitely, it must be memorable event for the Thais. Afterall... I think we would agree, we had the most laughs when vinny to the area! Enjoy the clips. :D

Hahaha, Vinny has the same walk for everything! Karen, does he do this when he's off stage too? To wooo you?? :P