#11 - R.I.P. Neil Sedaka (3.13.1939-2.27.2026) Such a gifted singer, songwriter and pianist. Worked w/ him quite a bit, remember the Illinois State Fair in particular. Sang a Sedaka Medley in my show for years. He was right, "Breaking Up W/ Him will truly be HARD TO DO." #10 - Feb., 26 - Opening night at CVRep for the stellar production of "Guys and Dolls". beautifully directed by Adam Karsten, choreographed by Karen Sieber and under the musical direction of Stephen Hulse

#6 - Jan., 30 - "Mom At The Movies; The Films of Eileen Heckart, hosted by her son, Luke Yankee" @ the Historic (appropriate) Camelot Theatre. Before the screening of "Heller in Pink Tights" Luke Yankee treated the audience to touching, amusing and colorful "back stories" about his mother, Eileen Heckart. The feature movie was star-studded, with a surprisingly gentle, sexy Anthony Quinn - AND I could NOT take my eyes off a blonde Sophia Loren's tiny waste! Heckart. was of co

12. Happy New Year @ Marty Wiviott's annual New Year's Eve Party w/ the legendary Ruta Lee and Producer Charles H. Duggan. 11. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Wishing you lots of roses, champagne and CHOCOLATE!!! 10. Remembering Daddy, Victor Lawrence Marquis on what would have been his 111th bday. Dec., 28. 9. R.I.P Brigitte Bardot (9.28.1934-12.28.2025) When sex was invented. 8. Hope you had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The Ex-Mrs. Claus. "Ho, Ho, Ho" and my 7 ' Montana Ponderosa Bull Pine