
And here I thought Puck was a happy spirit. Well, he probably is when his parents aren't taking his picture on Hallowe'en night. Under the makeup and the ears is my much-loved son,
Patrick. His passion is theatre, and he has compiled an impressive resume with performances at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre in
Midsummer Night's Dream and
A Christmas Carol as well as numerous Fringe Festival roles over the years. One that is particularly memorable for me is Azdak in
Caucasian Chalk Circle. It's always eye-opening for a parent to watch their 15-year-old stagger around an outdoor theatre venue with a bottle of liquor in his hand, roaring about justice. Patrick's latest venture is a long drive to Carolina with a friend to launch the Good Ship Edmonton Oilers on a steady course in the Stanley Cup Finals. I have always told Patrick to find his dream and chase it. Not certain this is what I had in mind. But the memories!