The world is a stage

As Shakespeare has said in his play As You Like It, "All the world is a stage." It is. Truly. 

Finally, at 53, I've realized I'm a natural actress. I've been doing it my whole life. I am a born ham, and it's maybe why I chose law. In court, the other day, I quoted the "a rose by any other name" line from Romeo & Juliet while arguing why a case should be deemed diversion eligible. It felt good. I got a smile out of the judge. Along with a side eye or two perhaps and/or a quizzical look from others, but who really cares? 

I've always thought, well knew really, that my creative side makes me a better lawyer. It's the ability to think sideways. Not vertical. My brain goes many places. As a Libra, I've always seen the grey, the different sides of an argument, and the multiple perspectives. 

I've decided, before I get too old to really go for it physically, to try out for a theater production. I know my limits so my first audition will not be for a musical so an upcoming Riverside audition for Man of La Mancha is out. But I'm keeping my eyes peeled for upcoming theater dramatic productions. I'd prefer Shakespeare or Ibsen or maybe even Tennessee Williams. And then, it's on to my own production and adaptation of my memoir Tales of an Inland Empire Girl.

So wish me luck, and to break a leg. Or two. Cheers. Happy Friday my friends.