Deanna Watson

wife, UGA grad, GWU and IU mom, retired journalist, theater geek, looks for ladybugs

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

@emmafwatson Precious.

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

I crossed paths on the sidewalk with a pretty big celebrity this week, at least for me, from a band I followed in college and have seen live a few times. I have all their albums. I said hi. He said it first. That should be all we need from celebrities. Leave them alone.

[Jim LaPorta @JimLaPorta]

Late night scoop from me and @ellee_watson - Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies and reviewing all curriculum, draft memo says https://t.co/J89iwZOd0k

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

We were going to dinner, but the cat jumped onto my husband’s lap and fell asleep. So, I’m wondering what’s for breakfast.

[U2 @U2]

Sometimes I would wonder if Glen Hansard really existed….

Seriously, he was such an angelic presence… not otherworldly…in fact, very present this presence…
A smiling rascal if you needed him to be… this most musical and mischievous archangel of Ballymun… no airs, plenty of graces...

Of course, Glen was the shining star of the Christmas Eve busk… sometimes the only one reminding the rest of us that Christmas began with a refugee born in a manger, which is hardly a step from living on the street.

To be utterly yourself by being more interested in others - a clue for any of us trying out different personas. He really was who you thought he was. He could never walk by a person living rough without checking they were OK… and more than that, he worked very hard so that less people had to live on the streets in the first place.

When the crowds got bigger and for safety’s sake Glen had to agree to move the busk to a stage kindly provided outside The Gaiety Theatre, he would say 'we’ll give it our best but it’s not a busk if we’re not on the street!’ …because that’s who he was - a performer at eye level in any situation. The stage was a separation he wouldn’t recognize. Of all the grand and gigantic venues he and The Frames played, you sensed the street was his most favoured place to perform. And street people, his favourite audience.

Voice of the streets. A choir of angels in one man. The rest of us blessed to stand there beside our very own and very earthed Angel Gabriel… All of us welcome in his choir, whatever shape or form.

….and I’m telling myself this morning that if he never existed, then he can never cease to exist. For me, he will always be everywhere I see a coin spinning into an open guitar case.

May you rest in the peace you gave to so many.

Bono

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

💔

[Adam Lynch @AdamLynch27]

RIP Glen Hansard

A tragic loss

Here he is singing Fairytale of New York at Shane McGowans funeral which is one of the greatest videos over

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

@FrancoisANews This looks like a painting, it’s so pretty. I love the theater.

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

@Erling

[SnoopyVibes Fan @SnoopyVibep4]

He didn't win the cup. He won our respect. 🇳🇴

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

This is how the conversation played out in my household, too.

[Emily Zanotti 🦝 @emzanotti]

Husband: “Lindsey Graham died.”

Me: “No, you mean Mitch McConnell. Not the same guy.”

“No, really, Lindsey Graham!”

“WHAT?!”

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

@JenniJones43 @shellybeananne I read Funny Story for the same reason. And The Song of Achilles for another reason. 🙂

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

Here’s the exact reason she needed a wedding inside a massive venue free from drones and helicopters and out-of-focus videos. No way she could have had her wedding inside her “own back yard.” You’ve proven her point.

[Matt Wallace @MattWallace888]

Footage of Taylor Swift in her massive mansion tonight enjoying the fireworks with Travis Kelce 👀

This comes after she shut down half a city for a huge wedding that included many disposable props and required the air conditioning of an entire stadium.

In a 2020 Miss Americana documentary, Taylor Swift described climate change as one of the “horrific situations” facing young people. She calls on you to make sacrifices and vote for candidates who restrict your usage.

Meanwhile, her personal carbon footprint over just the last 48 hours is more than the average person uses in 3 entire lifetimes. Read that again.

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

I’m starting to feel left out.

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

Twenty-six previews and 70 regular performances. I’m worried about getting tickets! Signed up for alerts from multiple sources. I’m going, somehow.

[broadway.com @broadwaycom]

HEATED RIVALRY's François Arnaud, SUPERMAN's David Corenswet and THE HANDMAID'S TALE's Yvonne Strahovski will star in the Broadway revival of THREE DAYS OF RAIN.

https://t.co/aB3dRcLObb

#broadway #threedaysofrain #francoisarnaud #davidcorenswet #yvonnestrahovski

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

Making my February 2027 travel plans now!

[Deadline @DEADLINE]

François Arnaud, David Corenswet & Yvonne Strahovski Heading To Broadway In 'Three Days Of Rain' 2027 Revival https://t.co/d3U8t2WGXh

[NFL Rumors @nflrums]

🚨🚨 #Rams No. 13 pick QB Ty Simpson has been unable to separate from Stetson Bennett in the Rams’ QB2 battle throughout OTAs and minicamp.

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

@Gibboanxious @GAltringham

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

Come on, @FreddyLA7 get on the plane!

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

❤️🐾🖤

[Georgia Baseball @BaseballUGA]

Dawg Nation, thank you for making this historic season special. Your support, pride and dedication to our success did not go unnoticed. You played a massive role in this unforgettable season, and we are grateful for you 🫶

#GoDawgs

[Deanna Watson @deannawatson66]

My husband is a true, loyal Georgia fan. He’s still listening to @jeffdantzlertv in the other room. I thought by stepping away, I’d bring us luck.