The Broadway stage lost one of its greatest stars when Chita Rivera passed away at the age of 91. I was very fortunate to see her in a number of classic Broadway productions. The very first Broadway show I ever saw was the original production of the musical "Chicago" back in 1976 which featured Chita Rivera, Gwen … Continue reading In Memoriam – Chita Rivera
Month: January 2024
A Production of “Happy Birthday, Leonard” in Connecticut
I'm thrilled to announce that a production of my short play "Happy Birthday, Leonard" has been scheduled for a theatre in Middletown, Connecticut. On Saturday, February 17 the Theater Makers Lab will present an evening of short plays under the title of Crappy Valentine Festival. They are still putting together the production team and marketing for the … Continue reading A Production of “Happy Birthday, Leonard” in Connecticut
On this date – the Longest Shootout in FBI History…
On the shore of Lake Weir, in the small town of Oklawaha in Central Florida, near where I currently reside, is a most amazing house. This simple wood frame home was the site of the longest gun battle in FBI history on this date, January 16, 1935. It is remarkable because it is in much the same … Continue reading On this date – the Longest Shootout in FBI History…
Look Locally for National Pizza Week
Today is the start of National Pizza Week and you can find one of America's favorite meals in just about any combination you can imagine. To celebrate I strongly recommend you skip the big national chains and find a local family parlor of distinction. I'll start with a hyper-local recommendation. Mamma Mia Pizzeria advertises and faithfully provides … Continue reading Look Locally for National Pizza Week
Mixing Two Unrelated National Days
If you read this blog regularly you know I often recognize National Days and dive into what it means to me. Every day there are several different national days, often up to a dozen. After all there are only 365 (or this year 366) days each year and thousands of special days recognized each year. Sometimes a particular … Continue reading Mixing Two Unrelated National Days
A National Spaghetti Day Throwback Thursday
For the first Throwback Thursday of the new year, I harken back to one of the most infamous and celebrated stories of my youth. The exact date is lost to posterity but it would have been in the late 1960's or so and I would have been somewhere between 9 and 11 years of age or … Continue reading A National Spaghetti Day Throwback Thursday
Have you been to a Buc-Ee’s?
The first I heard of Buc-Ee's was in a New York Times article which introduced me to this Texas institution. It noted that it was soon planning to expand beyond its home state. Soon enough, two were added to I-95 in Florida (one in Daytona Beach, another near Jacksonville). You'll only find them on an Interstate Highway because … Continue reading Have you been to a Buc-Ee’s?
Dive into Delights: Celebrating National Cream Puff Day!
It is only the second day into my New Years Resolution and I am already cheating! The text below is from Google's BARD Artificial Intelligence Program and the photos are from the stock photo bank I subscribe to. At least I am honest about it! Enjoy! It's time to raise a (choux pastry) glass to a day dedicated … Continue reading Dive into Delights: Celebrating National Cream Puff Day!
Welcome to 2024 and a hopeful resolution
I'm Baaack! Yes, I have been away from the blog for a while. Went through some health issues and emerged on the other side pretty well, thank you. I thought it would might be auspicious to start a new year with renewed energy. My simple resolution is to double down on my writing. I am halfway through a new … Continue reading Welcome to 2024 and a hopeful resolution
Walter Thinnes 
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