Dear and devoted readers,
The Next Stage will be hanging a Gone Fishing sign on the door for the next 10 days. I’m taking a trip to Ontario to sit by a lake with a couple of beers and a couple of artist friends of mine, and administer a much-needed energizing to the batteries. Then I’ll be paying homage to the Blogfather with a hefty bottle of BC Pinot Noir. And then I’m coming home to kick independent theatre ass and watch West Wing DVDs. And I’m running out of the West Wing pretty fast.
While I’m gone, here’s a little glimpse at the next ass-kicking we’re winding up for…
Simon Ogden 
Still wish there was a way to join you in the cottage wilderness. Hope you’re having a great time.