(slurp)
In a sentimental moment, I purchased a few cans of Staropramen beer. I have worked only one other theatre tour, a brief sit-down at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and the featured beer that week at our regular pub was "a taste of Prague". I have to say that it tastes better in the company of my husband, who I'll soon be leaving for much more than a week.
I also felt like lifting a glass to my ex (as of today) co-workers at the library. I must have shelved the whole library ten times over in my four-plus years with the Toronto Public Library. I'll always have a special place in my heart for the Parkdale and Bloor Gladstone libraries. I'll always have a special place in my immune system for the patrons of those branches. I've been inspired so much by the characters and friends that inhabited those libraries in my time there.
This blog will be my outlet over the next few months, as I prepare and embark for a 16 week North American tour/road trip. As a lacto-ovo vegetarian, I've had my run-ins with omnivores who'd like to stew me in meat juices. On my honeymoon in Virginia, I was surprised to discover Prosciutto ham on the bruschetta, especially after explaining my diet to the waitress. As she placed the steaming plate on the table, she said "Ooooh, you don't want that, do you. I'm gon' get mah manager". The good-ol'(and big-ol')-boy-manager of the restaurant (that featured a smoking section) asked incredulously "So where y'alls are all from, whaddaya eat?" He kindly removed the item from our bill (but not the table), and suggested a baked potato minus the bacon.
I was lucky enough to have a kitchen at my disposal that week. This time though, I'll be living off the road. Wish me luck!
