Today is my mother's birthday. I'm not going to tell you how old she is but next year she wants to prepare a special celebration as we both reach landmark years. She lives in Florida but every year or so she visits New York City to see me and Washington DC to see my brother. … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mom
Month: August 2017
Confederate Monuments
The recent uproar regarding Confederate Monuments resulting from the ugly display in Charlottesville, VA is long overdue. I am an ardent fan of studying history and have always been astounded that a traitorous uprising is so broadly celebrated in so many places. The facts are so simple and yet an entire segment of our population … Continue reading Confederate Monuments
My Basil Pesto
As noted earlier I have a couple of AeroGarden indoor hydroponic growing devices. They are perfect for a NYC apartment providing a few fresh ingredients for my cooking. After trying a few options I have settled on cherry tomatoes (my plant has been producing for more than a year) and basil. I have always found … Continue reading My Basil Pesto
Kid-Napping and my ordeal as a hostage
Last week I was held hostage by two small terrorists. They were 5 and 7 years old and claimed to be Pamela's grandchildren, Emma and Savannah. They moved too fast and too often for that to be confirmed. But every aspect of my life was controlled by them for those days they were in New … Continue reading Kid-Napping and my ordeal as a hostage
For the Love of Pete
I grew up in Southwestern Ohio in and around Cincinnati - where my father's family has long been based. Baseball is practically a religion there and we worship the Cincinnati Reds. While the feeling has waned a bit over the decades Cincinnati is still the only major league town left that has an Opening Day … Continue reading For the Love of Pete
National Waffle Day
Today, Thursday, August 24, is National Waffle Day. The first United States patent for a waffle iron was issued to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York on August 24, 1869. Thank you, Mr. Swarthout. Waffles are one of my favorite foods. I have a terrific recipe using my sourdough starter and think I will make … Continue reading National Waffle Day
A great Monday Night Magic
This week I attended another version of Monday Night Magic at the Players Theater in Greenwich Village. The performers are different for each edition and I have learned to watch for certain favorite magicians. It was heartening to see a nearly full house and enthusiastic audience. You can check for more information at: http://mondaynightmagic.com/MainMenu.html First … Continue reading A great Monday Night Magic
Leni & Joseph at the New Ohio Theatre
I recently saw a production of a new play by Jacob Marx Rice at the New Ohio Theater on Christopher Street. It runs only three more performances and is worth seeing. You can find more information at: https://www.theshelternyc.org/production/threshold-2017/ I have been fortunate to be part of a playwrights group with Jacob and I can attest … Continue reading Leni & Joseph at the New Ohio Theatre
Time to wipe the sun from the sky – for a minute or two anyway
Ah, finally here. The much heralded, much hyped total eclipse of the sun running through a big chunk of America. Of course total eclipses happen on Earth about every two years or so, but seldom just traverse America. Because of this America is paying a lot of attention. It will be quite the event that … Continue reading Time to wipe the sun from the sky – for a minute or two anyway
Prince of Broadway
There is no question that Hal Prince is a giant of Broadway as we know it today. No question he has contributed to the artistry we see on every stage of The Great White Way. No question he has influenced uncounted artists who perform, choreograph and direct there. Manhattan Theatre Club has brought in a … Continue reading Prince of Broadway
Time to spend riding
In addition to the time spent writing at local area libraries I hope to also find time to ride (or as my Spyder cohorts prefer - ryding). I have a Can-Am Spyder that I love to ride and a Piaggio MP3 to get me around town and out to where I store the Spyder. To … Continue reading Time to spend riding
Time to spend writing
One advantage of having a little time off is the chance to do more writing. As some of you know I have written about two dozen plays that have received more than 100 productions, readings or awards in twenty four states. I am not earning a living from writing, far from it, it actually costs … Continue reading Time to spend writing
Looking for a job…
Today, Tuesday, August 15 is my last day working for Crozier Fine Arts. A bit more than 18 months ago an international company, Iron Mountain Information Systems, purchased the company from founder Bob Crozier. I joined Crozier Fine Arts doing Operations but when Bob lost his Director of Security and later fired his Human Resources … Continue reading Looking for a job…
A Whole New Blog
Lots of things in flux, many things changing. To mix things up, I am embarking on a whole new Blog project. I plan to write at least five new Blog posts each week. No specific days of the week promised but not overly long. For goodness sakes, I cannot even Tweet every day and that … Continue reading A Whole New Blog
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