The Great John Cleese Event At The JFK Library

Well, Guys,

It has been a horrible week in Boston.  We lost the great Mayor Menino on October 30th and his funeral was this past Monday.  There were no dry eyes for miles and miles in Massachusetts - none whatsoever, including mine.

And the Democrats lost badly in the mid-terms.  The Republicans gained seven new seats in the Senate and have made it plain that they plan to make Obama's life miserable.  Also, Coakley lost to Charlie Baker for the governor's seat.  So there was more reason for tears on Tuesday night.

But last night God showed me that you have to hang in there because all was right in  Ellen Kagan's world, that is for sure.  I left Mashpee - and once again I saw how lucky I am to be so accessible to Boston - and went up to the JFK Library to a reception for the women candidates in November, 2014.  They came from all six New England states.

Anyhow, the reception bored me so I went upstairs and saw a gazillion people standing in line.  I asked a woman what this was for-- and it turned out that the Brookline Booksmith was sponsoring an event honoring the great John Cleese of Monty Python fame.  OMG!! We talked for awhile and then she offered me a $60 ticket to see him - her friend was sick and could not come!! Can you believe it? It was just what the doctor ordered after this horrendous week.

The audience was young, hip and alive - just my type.  John Cleese came in with the lovely Robin Young, his interviewer, to rapturous applause, including mine.  He then proceeded to keep us delighted for the next 1 1/2 hours!! He has just written his book, So, Anyway - which for $60 you could get - and read some of it with Robin.  He also talked of his experiences in the entertainment industry and at the end, many in the audience lined up at microphones to ask him questions.

He was so gracious - none of us wanted the evening to end.  I am still so happy for having been there in such an unexpected way.  Yes, God is so good - and I am so lucky to live in Mashpee and to be able to easily get to great events like these.

What a great way to start the week-end!! The total best!!

John Cleese Event At The JFK Library

Here are pictures from the great John Cleese event at the JFK Library.  I am going to write about it in another post!! Enjoy - he is the best!!