Winter Wonderland (again)

It's snowing in Port Moody!  I wonder what it's doing in Richmond.  I always put out seeds to the birds, but I'm looking out my window this morning (on Groundhog Day) and seeing a big grey squirrel (who is actually black) scarfing down the seeds I meant for the birds.  I don't mind if he has some, but squirrels have a vorcacious appetite and can eat a lot of birdseed!  But that being said, it is quite amazing to watch him.  The feeder hangs from the panel under our roof and so he has made it down the panel and is hanging upside down.  He takes the whole feeder in his little hands (which are very dexterous) and pulls it up, so he can take handfuls of seed.   The birds are left with what falls off the feeder when he tips it over.

On Friday, I went out to UBC to see "The Changeling" (written in 1622 by Thomas Middleton).   Our old stage manager (for years) was the Assistant Stage Manager of the show (she is studying Theatre Production) and was in charge of the blood, gore and props (like knives and whips).  The way to tell if the show is well managed is if everything goes without a hitch.  The actor has his knife with him.  The blood squirts out at the right time.  The bench is there when they want to sit on it.  The music plays, the lights go on and off when they should.   This production went off like a well oiled clock.  It is a  very bleak story -- none of the characters seem redeemable.  Everyone lies and manipulates others and takes what they want.  Not a very inspiring world view, but perhaps one that is apt for these days.  Anyway, it looked fantastic and I really enjoyed it.  I had never read the play so it was exciting because I didn't know what to expect.  Here's a picture of the set -- gorgeous!

Tomorrow is the Gala for the WAG Film Festival.  We will screen all the films and then present the Waggies to the winners.  The judging has been very tight this year and all of the judges (teachers in the Fine and Performing Arts and two alumni of SLSS from Capilano University Film School) have discussed each film's merits in depth and had lots of disagreements!  It will be a great evening of film and fun!  Admission is absolutely free!

Now, I'm going to watch "Groundhog Day".  It looks like we'll have an early spring.  The groundhog couldn't see his shadow today in all the snow!