Tonight's broadcast of the TONY Awards on CBS and Paramount + are recognized as the ultimate awards for live theater in the country. But they are limited to about a total of about 40 theaters in a narrow strip of land on a narrow island at the center of New York City. When I lived … Continue reading Are Tonight’s TONY AWARDS Relevant?
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A Wordle Puzzle Update
A thrilling temporary achievement. Quick History. As I was recovering from Sepsis a few years ago (fall 2019) in the hospital and rehab I had lost most of my physical strength and my mind was pretty scrambled. While in a rehab I got intense physical therapy but was pretty much on my own in the … Continue reading A Wordle Puzzle Update
Aha! Caught the A.I. Image Maker on an older American Idiom…
Today is National Sea Monkey Day, National Barbecue Day, and National Mimosa Day. Tossed them all into Google's Gemini A.I. Image Maker and got... Close but not quite. Gemini must be a young'un because back in the day the following ad was in every comic book and youth magazine. Sea-Monkeys were actually Brine Shrimp which … Continue reading Aha! Caught the A.I. Image Maker on an older American Idiom…
Advance Mother’s Day Warning…
I know, you have busy life, so much to divert you. One thing you do NOT want to do is to forget to give your Mother her special Day. For those in the U.S. this is an official reminder that Sunday, May 12 is Mother's Day. Get your card in the mail and order those … Continue reading Advance Mother’s Day Warning…
Special 3 Day Throwback on a 60th Birthday Part 3
Finishing up my three day salute to a fantastic theater I once managed - the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center (currently named the David H. Koch Theater). An astounding and beautiful arts space opened this month in 1964 and shown here through original architectural photography. As it happens it will soon be in … Continue reading Special 3 Day Throwback on a 60th Birthday Part 3
the Ides of March are back again
A slightly reworded post of several years ago... The story of the assassination of Julius Caesar is familiar worldwide as it has been featured in art and plays and popular culture in the ensuing two millennia since it happened. It is part of the collective history most of us know. But I have a question … Continue reading the Ides of March are back again
I finally caught it…
By "it" I mean COVID -19 though I have lost count of all the variations. I had avoided it all this time, but must admit I have not gotten the latest booster which was not quite available when I got my flu shot. I should have. Can't be sure but the last mass gathering I … Continue reading I finally caught it…
An A.I. Visualization of several National Days
It's Groundhog Day. Again. I've done Groundhog Day posts on this blog twice before, in 2023 and in 2018. I even did a review of the Broadway musical "Groundhog Day" in 2017. You can find them if you are really interested by using the Search field on this page. I have nothing new to add this year. So what to do … Continue reading An A.I. Visualization of several National Days
How am I doing on my New Year’s Resolution?
A month into 2024 I took a look at my New Year Resolution to double down on my writing. I was unintentionally clever to make my promise on efforts and not results. Yes, I have doubled down on my writing. While I have increased my recent blog posts, they don't come everyday. I have such a back history of … Continue reading How am I doing on my New Year’s Resolution?
In Memoriam – Chita Rivera
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
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…
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
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
Happy 71st Birthday to “The Mousetrap”
Agatha Christie's classic mystery play "The Mousetrap" was first performed in London on October 6, 1952. It has become a staple of family friendly theatre ever since. I performed in it during a 1980 summer stock performance back in 1980, at the Highlands Playhouse some 52 years ago. I played Giles Ralston, the husband of … Continue reading Happy 71st Birthday to “The Mousetrap”
Artificial Intelligence Poetry about Random Acts of Poetry Day
Random Acts of Poetry Day on the first Wednesday in October encourages outbursts of poetry. The day for poets and poet wannabes spreads random poetry through art, the written word, and voice. As I am not much of a poet myself I turned to my favorite AI program, Bard by Google, to write some poetry … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Poetry about Random Acts of Poetry Day
Sorry but I’m a Baaaaaaaaad Blogger
Yes, I know I have challenges trying to work this blog. First, my topics are often lame and my humor punny. Sorry, that is me. Second, I don't keep up a regular flow of blog posts. I know people seem to prefer a regular schedule and I will often have a flurry of activity then … Continue reading Sorry but I’m a Baaaaaaaaad Blogger
Throwback Thursday – One year since Mom’s passing
Today marks one year since my mom's passing and therefore about two years since I arrived to live in Florida again. I am happy I had the chance to be with her so close in her last year and sorry we weren't granted more time. But now I celebrate her life and all the impacts … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – One year since Mom’s passing
Throwback Thursday – A Random 1970’s Tuxedo Picture
Sometimes I try to tie Throwback Thursday pictures to a National Day or event in the news. Other times I find random pictures with little explanation. Today is the latter. Here I am in front of our front porch in Cincinnati, either freshman or sophomore year of high school. No idea what the event was … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – A Random 1970’s Tuxedo Picture
National Eat Your Jello Day. Really?
When I was growing up Jello was not my favorite dessert. It seemed so simple and well, not sure how to say this, but watery. It was after all gelatin set in water. I preferred richer and more complex desserts. It was a little better when set with marshmallows and fruit. There was after more … Continue reading National Eat Your Jello Day. Really?
What is the coverage for Skinny Dippers? Nothing really!
The second Saturday of July is National Skinny Dipping Day so it falls today! There are several advantages to skinny dipping, including the fact that more of your skin is exposed so that you absorb more Vitamin D! Also you dry off faster than with a cloth bathing suit. The best reason I have to … Continue reading What is the coverage for Skinny Dippers? Nothing really!
An Artificial Intelligence take on National Strawberry Parfait Day
I have made no secret about how I love summer strawberry desserts but oddly I have had little interaction with Strawberry Parfaits. So when today's National Day came up, I had no real inspiration. So I decided to put Artificial Intelligence to work. I have been fiddling with both ChatGPT and the Google program Bard. … Continue reading An Artificial Intelligence take on National Strawberry Parfait Day
Are you watching my Rally Reds?
Did you see the game last night? The Atlanta Braves, with the very best record in the National League and an eight game winning streak rolled into Great American Ballpark to take on my Cincinnati Reds. My Rally Reds are an upstart bunch with the most comeback wins this year and an amazing eleven game … Continue reading Are you watching my Rally Reds?
National Corn on the Cob Day Redux
Today is National Corn on the Cob Day, the way God intended you to eat it, not creamed or mixed in succotash. One of my favorite memories is our family visits to the Ohio State Fair when I was young. Demolition Derby is a really cool concept when your age is in single digits. I … Continue reading National Corn on the Cob Day Redux
Elly’s first Series
You may not have heard about it but I am following it closely. A highly regarded Cincinnati Red's prospect has finally climbed the minor league ladder to make it to The Show. The first series of Elly de la Cruz in the Big Leagues was against the despised Dodgers and he has lived up to … Continue reading Elly’s first Series
Results of The Reluctant Prophet Reading
Sorry to be so delayed. I've been exhausted since returning from both Richmond and New York. Not exactly sure why but there you have it. The reading went very well, was well received and yet gave good leads to continue to edit and refine. That is rare in a public reading. I credit it to … Continue reading Results of The Reluctant Prophet Reading
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