Ephron in New York City, 2010
I am still trying to process the shocking news that Nora Ephron has died – she seemed so young and vibrant, full of life. I sat next to her once at Barney Greengrass, the famous Amsterdam Avenue deli, and it seemed the quintessential Upper West Side experience, eating a bagel with cream cheese and lox with Nora ringside.
Life goes on I guess – but I will miss her essays in particular. I don’t know how many friends I gave “I feel bad about my neck” but just thinking about it makes me laugh, and now – feel sad.
Now for a complete non sequitor:
I usually try to make it to at least one show at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines each season but next year I may have to go to two shows: (No word yet on when tickets go on sale for non-members.)
– War Horse, which won the 2011 Tony Award for best play, runs from Dec. 11-16, 2012.
– The Book of Mormon, which won nine Tonys in 2011 including best musical, runs from January 24-Feb. 3, 2013
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