Escape to Lake Tahoe & Shanah Tova 5785

My Dear Sillies, 

We're at the beginning of a new year for the Jewish people. This year we turn 5,785. Yeah, we're old. "Shanah Tova" means "Happy new year!" Traditionally, we dip apple slices in honey to begin the year with sweetness. You might also notice round challah bread in select stores. It's the absolute best.  

Last weekend, I drove to Lake Tahoe, which graces the CA-Nevada border. Such a wonderful getaway. Here are a few photos. 

Despite the fact that it's North America's biggest alpine lake, I got lost trying to find the Lake. Yet the universe dropped this sign when I needed one. You might've heard my loud chuckle at that moment, as I excitedly pulled into the parking lot. A very kind old woman in this chocolate shop drew a map with detailed directions to Lake Tahoe. And naturally, I bought myself a very sweet unhealthy breakfast. (Chocolate pecans, chocolate graham cracker, and caramels). Mm, so good!

This freckled friend sat with me as I ate a real meal (turkey burger with sweet potato tater tots) in Lake Tahoe's touristy hub. I believe it's a blackbird. David, do you know?

Aw, serenity. Such a blissful getaway.  

Lake Tahoe Getaway, Showtime

Dear Sillies,

I've been very fortunate to embark on exciting getaways these days, despite the pandemic.

Mother's Day weekend found me in glorious Lake Tahoe on the CA-Nevada border. (I'm late on posting this, I know.). Thing is, I went there for a show. Well, more specifically, I went to perform in said show! 

The marquee reads "Funnyball Comedy." This comedy included headliner Johnny Taylor, five other male comic friends, and...Me. The guys are all very nice. There was no ego to deal with. Johnny's a talented, witty, and humble gentleman.

Yeah, I've been doing standup comedy for approx three years. A friend from Chico moved to Nevada and arranged the show. He booked me as the only woman in the show. Woohoo!

It was one of the best weekend's of my life. I was treated like a celebrity and felt like one. They comped our rooms, drinks, and gawked over us. I made friends, fans, and had an all-out remarkable time.

While I didn't deliver a perfect performance (I forgot some things and messed up one of my lines), I wasn't terribly nervous. Most importantly, I looked good. If I do say so myself.

 I'd post the video of my 10-minute standup set, but I can't. Not because it's too naughty. I mean, it IS too naughty to post. But I don't yet have the full video. I'm still waiting on it from a comic friend who filmed the whole thing.

Here, I'm taking in the ambience before driving back home from the experience of a lifetime.

Be well, my darlings.

Lake Tahoe Getaway

Dear Sillies,
   I'm very lucky to have recently crossed the (CA-Nevada) border into the Lake Tahoe region.
   Nevada had just issued an order to wear masks, yet Harrah's Casino was set to reopen.
   Oy vey. The inconsistent protocols between any two states, systems, or people -- it's among the most anxiety inducing aspects of the COVID19. Do you agree?
  
   Regardless, may you and your loved ones be spared of COVID's merciless wrath.

   I'd say approximately one-third of the folks in Tahoe were wearing masks, except the more famous ones like Betty Boop and...Elvis? That's the worst fake Elvis I've ever seen.
   It wasn't the smartest thing for me to do, taking a trip to such a popular hot spot. But it was my Birthday weekend. I sheltered alone, and I wore a mask when near anyone (except Betty Boop and...Elvis? Is that you?). I used a lot of Purell too.
   To ease my mind, I got tested upon return.

   I've never been so happy to fail a test in my life. Yet we're far from out-of-the woods. So we shall and must persevere. 

   This woodsey-beachy excursion helped me get some mojo back.

Please take care of yourselves. 

Be safe and healthy, my dears.

Elivs??

"With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world."

-Anonymous, Desiderata