Mary Worth 858

"Jeff, I've waited a long time for a wedding, too, but I'll settle for your daughter's. At least it will give me a chance to meddle in someone else's affairs."

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Mary Worth 857

I wonder if the stress of doctoring is as overwhelming as planning a party? Maybe, but it's a good kind of stress. Unlike, say, the stress of actually showing up to work. Did she say she's reduced her schedule? From what? Four hours a week down to two?

Mary Worth 856

Lifting her giant cup of coffee has really pumped Mary's left forearm muscles. She's practically turned into Popeye. I know Mary is subtly manipulating Adrian into making her the maid of honor, but Adrian would be better served making her the bouncer.

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From Earl Hamner (John-Boy Walton)

I received this email from Earl Hamner, the creator of the Waltons. I hope you'll consider making a small donation in honor of MaryWorthandMe.com and support community theatre. Then make a donation to your own local theatre.

You can donate here.

23 September 2010

Amigos,

Hope this finds you knee high in colorful autumn leaves, that the pesky weather that visited most of the country this summer is just a memory, and that you are reasonably well and back at work or school or whatever makes you happy.

I hope you'll forgive me if the following sounds a little self-congratulatory, but to tell the truth, I swell with pride when the Hamner Theater is mentioned. The Theater is located in Nelson County, Virginia, not far from where I was born and to my astonishment was named after me. Since its formation in 2005 it has been home to a wide range of drama, comedy, dance and music. We're in Walton country here and while the region has improved economically and culturally since back when John-Boy sat at the window and yearned to be a writer, it's quite a challenge to supply quality theater this far off Broadway in these difficult times.

If in some case you've got a lot of cash stuffed away in an old sock under the mattress, there is a better way to invest it. Please see my new BLOG!

And THANK YOU!

Earl Hamner

Mary Worth 855

I'd just like to say to all those haters who called for the end of the Bonnie-Jenna-Mike-Lonnie story, be careful what you wish for. Six more months of Adrian.

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Mary Worth 854

OUR SECOND DATE

PARENTAL WARNING: This scene contains face touching.

Setting: The food court at the Santa Royale Shopping Center. Mike and Jenna, carrying their lunch trays, find a seat. It is their second date in two months.

Mike: Is this all right Jenna?

Jenna: Yes. Now, Mike… I want to hear more about your family situation.

Mike: My father deserted my family when I was a young boy…

Jenna: I’m sorry about what happened.

Mike: Don’t be! We made peace with each other before he died… and that has made all the difference. I didn’t think love was for me because of what happened in my childhood. That is… until I finally got to confront my father and tell him about my anger and pain!

Jenna (sotto voce): I didn’t think love was meant for me either… until I met you.

Mike: I learned that my father had a vendetta that obsessed him! It kept him from his family!… It drove him to drink and destroyed his life because he couldn’t let it go.

Jenna: And by learning this, you were able to let go of your anger at him.

Mike: After my father explained his obsession, I saw his soul! I saw a man who had suffered loss!… I saw a man who wanted justice, and became obsessed with getting it.

Jenna: It seems knowing his reasons and weaknesses helped you forgive him. Do you want to take a walk?

(They exit the food court and enter the beach)

Mike: I’m sorry for not following through after our first date! I want to make it up to you! I’m a changed man! I’ve come to terms with my father and my past. He wouldn’t let go of his vendetta, and that led him to drink. Drinking in his state of mind took its toll, and that led him to lose his job… and eventually abandon his family! I’m not too different from him! You see, I couldn’t let go of what HE did… and as a result, I had trouble letting myself love… until recently.

Jenna: Your attitude about love was many years in the making… (sotto voce:) Could it be changed in such a short time?

Mike: I’m a CHANGED man! The anger and pain I harbored for years has left me! After making peace with my father, I’m FREE! Free to really live… and to love. I really like you Jenna… I want to make up for the last time. You’re a wonderful woman… and I hope we’ll get to know each other EVEN BETTER!

Jenna: I’d like that! I want to know more about you too, Mike! So far you’ve opened up your past to me… and I appreciate it. I want to learn even more about you.

Mike: It seems we have a lot to learn about each other.

Jenna: What do you want to know about me?

Mike: Everything. How are my chances for that?

Jenna: I’d say pretty good.

(They frolic)

Mike: A person can be transformed in FIVE MINUTES! They just need the right stimulus.

Jenna: This is nice.

Mike: Yes.

Jenna: I wish we’d done this several weeks ago.

Mike: It’s not too late, Jenna! Let’s enjoy this moment and not regret the past.

Mary Worth 853

Love is transforming? Transforming? That explains everything!



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Mary Worth 852

Oh, how wonderful for Mike, to be free to love! Free to love at last! Meanwhile, Jenna manages a smile as she fearfully plots her escape from this stalker.

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Happy Aldo Kelrast Day

Just wanted to take a break from Jenna and Mike's passion for a minute and wish everyone a happy Aldo Kelrast day. Now there was a real lover.

Mary Worth 851

Get to know each other even better? That won't be hard since you don't know each other at all.

Let's see... what does Jenna know about Mike: Since his father died, he's free to love. Anything else? Um, he is especially fond of walking by the water... beyond that, I can't really come up with anything.

What does Mike know about Jenna? She likes walking through Santa Royale's varied landscapes...

Yep, I'd say the chances are good that Mike's dreams are going to come true. They will get to know each other EVEN BETTER!

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