Two weeks in New York visiting my brother and friends was just what I needed.  Trees were blooming, several days were actually warm (yeah, flip-flops!!!) and we maxed out our time with some great friends! 

The first week was filled with events at The Academy of Dramatic Arts at the graduation events for my brother, Matt King (see his bio page here) and his lovely girlfriend, Ashley.  They had final performances where they made us very proud and then a ceremony at The Majestic Theater.   When we walked in to the grad ceremony and saw James Lipton, from Inside The Actor's Studio, I knew we were in for a treat.  He was the guest speaker and was A-MAZING!  Really, he could say anything with that incredibly silky voice and I would be mesmerized but the combination of that voice with his intelligence, wit and humor and you have a fantastic speaker!  Too bad the MC's phone rang in the middle of the Mr. Lipton's address to the graduates.  Tsk, tsk, Mr. Lonnie Quinn!  Why the school asked an arrogant weatherman (who texted on his phone anytime he wasn't speaking) to be the Master of Ceremonies is beyond me.  The graduates and James Lipton deserved your respect and your attention at the very least.

We didn't end up seeing everyone we would have liked to, two weeks isn't long enough, but we are so thankful for everyone who managed to squeeze us into their busy schedules!   

Pics to follow in the next day or so.