We were up and at them by 7:00 am, fueled by the promise of our gym session at 8:15 am! By 8:30 am, we were on our cycles, cruising down the freeway like the stars of a high-stakes action movie—complete with dramatic music and maybe a few pigeons trying to sabotage our epic ride. Just picture it: us, tearing down the middle of the 405 like it’s our personal racetrack, dodging traffic cones and daydreaming about “the ultimate abs.” Let’s hope nobody calls the cops because, apparently, my dream of being a professional cyclist isn’t recognized by the California DMV!
Mary wasn’t feeling too spry this morning, and after just ten minutes of cycling, I glanced over to check on her—only to find her sleeping away! Apparently, she thought we were on an “exercise and nap” combo program. So, we quickly canceled the rest of our session. Who needs a workout when there’s a bagel store nearby? I took her for her favorite bagels and a café latte. Because, let’s be honest, coffee is basically a sport, right?
When she returned home, she crashed and burned within seconds. I puttered around the house. Our cleaning staff showed up at about 2:30 p.m., and we got ready to go to the Silver Trumpet tonight, followed by seeing Joan at the South Coast Repertory Theater.
We had dinner at the Silver Trumpet, a very upscale restaurant!
Dianne, Dru, Mary and I enjoyed a leisurely dinner.
After dinner, we walked to the theater to see Joan. It was a good “long block” which was good both ways since we had to sit 105 minutes without a break!
We were called n the carpet!
Poor Paul, surrounded by a bevy of beauties!
Someone always had their eyes closed even with several pictures being taken!
At the theater, we stood on the red rug.
On the red carpet with Joan. The play had some of her best lines in it and I had to belly-laugh at some of them.
Her years as a struggling performer in the coffeehouses of Greenwich Village gave Rivers the experience she needed, and her big break finally came along in 1965: A booking on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ignited her career, as she was an instant hit.
I remember watching her and cracking up!!
She passed at 81 as a result of surgical complications otherwise I am sure she would still be going today! “Can we talk?”
Two more hams got into the act.
The play was excellent, and the actors did a fantastic job.
Comedian. Trailblazer. Force of nature. Joan Rivers made and remade her career through triumph and tragedy, from Greenwich Village nightclubs to “The Tonight Show” to Hollywood’s red carpets. This is the story of a pioneer and a mom—who were one and the same. Get up close and personal with the famously edgy, fearless, and loving legend in this hilarious and heartbreaking account of an American icon.
The stage setting was simple but effective
We will miss her comedy!
One of a kind indeed!
We dropped Dianne off at her home and then took Dru to our place, where her car awaited the short drive to her house.
