Ok, I know I promised new reviews, but I lied. I just can't find the energy. I have added new books to my reading list this week including, Manhunt, Team of Rivals and a book by the lady who wrote what looks like crazy on an ordinary day. I'll review them soon.

Anyway, what I do want to write about is Julie Andrews. I love Julie Andrews. First, because of the reason every kid loves Julie Andrews -- we all wish she was our nanny, Mary Poppins. Second, because my parents named me Julie after her.

So, when I had the opportunity to go and see her in Naperville, IL, well, I didn't pass it up. My niece, Caitlen, (who is 13) came along for the ride.

Dame Julie (the Queen has bestowed on her the title, but since I don't know that much about the Brits, I don't know what that all entails) starts the evening by showing a movie about her career. Clips from her movies, TV specials and even a clip of 13 year old Julie singing in a Royal Command performance for the King of England. And, it included a clip of the funniest scene she ever did with Carol Burnett -- who could imagine those two being friends! Anyway, after the little movie, out comes Julie Andrews. She reads a prepared speech and then opens herself up to questions from the floor. One tiny tot asked, "Why is Julie Andrews Edwards famous?" To which the lady herself answered, "Beats me."

The great disappointment of the whole evening is this no picture rule. I mean, how often will common boring folk like us get a chance to see a star of Julie Andrews' caliper up close -- not very often. At least let us take one picture. But, it was not to be.

The evening ended and we all received autographed copies of her new book, "The Great Mousical" and headed for home, except...

Well, just call me a stalker. I drove around until I found her limo and we (my neice and I, along with ten or so more stalker fans) waited for her to come out. Still, no pictures were allowed, but she graciously stood -- in the dark -- and signed anything us fans tossed in front of her. She said some very kind words to everyone of us, before getting in the limo and leaving.

How cool is that?

Just when you think old Hollywood is dead and gone, you see someone like Julie Andrews to prove you wrong.

Happy Readings!