1/1/11 Singular sensation

Let The Messenger state for the record, right off the bat... Happy New Year! But right after that, let him state that the title of this post is a reference to today's date -- one of four this calendar year that will be made up of all 1's (just wait until we get to November). And no, October does not count because there are zeroes in there.

TM is not referring to himself -- although, quick aside, a young The Messenger did once have a role in a junior-high production of A Chorus Line several lifetimes ago -- but being the stream-of-consciousness creature that he is, he can't help but think in Showtune terms with the events of this week coming up.

For the first time in quite some time, the NJBB will be unable to cover a weekend tournament in its general coverage area. In this case, it will be next Saturday's North Jersey Singles Classic in Elmwood Park. Not that TM looks forward to missing any type of Garden State-based bowling event... but a rather rare opportunity has come to pass, which will place his person in the Sunshine State for seven days from Jan. 3 thru 9.

After taking some classes to pursue a long lost passion of his, TM is headed to Orlando to perform at the Actors, Models and Talent Competition (check out details at amtcworld.com if you are so inclined). Hey, when someone not only tells you that you should follow your dreams Muppet Movie-style, but also provides an opportunity to do so, how can you say no?

So, while it is with mild regrets that he will not be in his primary element next Saturday, The Messenger must find out if an A, M or T is, as Kermit T. Frog put it, "something that I'm supposed to be."

(If only science would get its act together with teleporting -- the Group Improv competition is slated to coincide with the Singles Classic lunch break!)

Good luck to everyone at Parkway Lanes next weekend, and remember always the words of one of the wisest sages of TM's generation:

"Life's like a movie
Write your own ending
Keep believing, keep pretending
We've done just what we set out to
Thanks to the lovers... the dreamers... and you."
- Jim Henson

See you on the other side...
- TM