Last night I had another Shakespeare encounter with my good friend Hailey. I have a long-lasting love affair with old William S. I think he’s absolutely dreamy, and his writing makes my heart melt. Hailey has a special appreciation for my beau Will as well, so occasionally we try to catch a show together. Last night she ended up with last-minute tickets to Shakespeare in the Park, and it was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!

Hailey’s aunt and uncle are also fanatics (and a really fun couple!), and they had FRONT ROW SEATS to the opening night of All’s Well That Ends Well, which I had never seen before. Not only did I sit close enough to the stage to get spit on by the actors, but her aunt packed us a picnic dinner filled with special hors d’oeuvres and fancy-schmancy spreads. It was the perfect way to spend an unusually cool summer evening. Plus, it was the best way to see Shakespeare, the way it was meant to be seen–live and outdoors. Thanks Hailey!