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By: cynthia

cynthia — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:59:27 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Lisa, aha, I wasn't the only one. That is so amazing. And how on earth did you find this post? Great to hear from you, and to hear your story!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 02:40:35 +0000

I, too, was forced on-stage at Ecole to play Le Petit Prince. I remember it being part of the 30 days of “french-only.” I have a photo of myself, alone on stage with make-shift sets. And I remember Babe taking me aside for an embrace and congatulations. I just wanted to ride horses and swim.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sun, 10 May 2015 22:18:10 +0000

Helena, thanks for your comments. Close to the vest comes from card games–holding your cards close to your chest. So yes, reserved or private–not giving things up easily to others.

By: helena sorensen

helena sorensen — Fri, 08 May 2015 04:07:26 +0000

In reply to helena sorensen.

Upon further reflection… ‘reserved’ seems more apt.
Certainly true for me. Thou I have… all too often…
‘acted-out’ in airports and subsequently on the plane
… something to do with feeling trapped.

By: helena sorensen

helena sorensen — Thu, 07 May 2015 11:56:41 +0000

Cynthia… I do so relate… thou it be the first time I’ve heard the expression…
‘close to the vest’… prompting me to Google its origin & deduce you mean secretive?!
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/15468/is-it-close-to-the-chest-or-close-to-the-vest