I spoke to my son in Germany yesterday, and he'll be going back to Iraq on Thursday. This time around, though he's been promised better conditions such as latrines instead of "dig your own hole", cots instead of sleeping in the back of a truck, showers, temporary mess halls instead of MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), and more opportunities to communicate with loved ones. Donna will stay in Germany with the girls. Heidi starts pre-school next week, and what a talker she is! She got on the phone and talked to me for five minutes without a breath.

This past week was a predictable round of work and play rehearsals, and now I'm gearing up for a marathon week ending in opening night on Friday. Tonight is the first dress rehearsal. For any of my vast Chicagoland readership who is interested, here is the info:

Trinity Players present
TEN LITTLE INDIANS
by Agatha Christie

Six Performances Only!

September 12, 13, 19, 20, 2003 at 8:00 pm
September 14, 21, 2003 at 2 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church
5106 N. LaCrosse Ave.
(Foster, Elston and Cicero Avenues)
Chicago, Illinois 60630

Tickets: Adult $10.00 Student (with ID) $8.00 Child (12 & under) $5.00

Call 773-736-1457 for info or tickets