It’s not surprising my career landed in the non-profit sector. Before I could work for pay, I worked for nothing. In the summer of 1975, two of my sisters, Christy (13) and Cindy (11) and I (12) started the Tigger Club. Our objective was to have fun, fun, fun... as is the Tigger way. It started ...
Let it go, let it go
Yesterday, I was on retreat. Since I’m embracing a Serenity April, it only seemed right that I would spend the first Saturday in full respite mode. And that’s what I did. I stayed in my pajamas and retreated from the world for 24-hours...actually more like 36-hours. I had dinner with KLW and Bilger Friday night. It ...
Review “Tristan & Yseult”(Chicago Shakes): LOVED!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes the internationally acclaimed Kneehigh’s TRISTAN & YSEULT to its World Stage Series. Wagner’s “Tristan & Isolde,” is a passionate operatic masterpiece. I’ve seen it. Kneehigh’s TRISTAN & YSEULT is an amorous timeless epic. I’ve experienced it. The troupe hailing from Cornwall, England grounds this classic in love on all levels. Through a multi-faceted approach, Kneehigh explores ...
Check!
I left my ATM card at Harry Carey’s on Navy Pier last night. Navy Pier is *the* Midwest attraction. It is a plethora of chain restaurants, kiosks selling chatkeys and hordes of tourists. The only reasons I go to Navy Pier is for the Imax movie experience or -and more importantly- the world renowned Chicago ...
In gratitude…
I'm practicing living life more mindfully. I am using the book “How to Train a Wild Elephant” as a guide. This week's challenge was to write down 5 things daily that I was thankful for... *creative minds *solid leadership *dynamic team *laughter *Joel *coffee *UPS *mind broadening theatre *cabs...especially a clean smelling one *a dryer that works *Trixie *that I didn’t/don’t own a restaurant *the feeling of completion *potstickers *family *my parents *fresh air *physical ...
You know you’re old when…
In the past week, I’ve had three incidents of significance reminding me that I’m old. First, I used my AARP card. Although I joined AARP right after I turned 50 (December), I hadn’t used the card yet. When I rented a car this past weekend, I realized AARP gives me 10% off at Budget. Same car ...
“The Killing of Michael X” (Jackalope Theatre): Unforgettable Innovation
Jackalope Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of THE KILLING OF MICHAEL X: A NEW FILM BY CELIA WALLACE. Jackalope takes full advantage of their new home at the Broadway Armory. They impressively utilize the huge, loft space to present this play about the making of a movie. From the start, the word ‘stylish’ resonated in my ...
March Madness… I’m out!
This is the last day of March. And it’s the eve of my Serenity April. This winter has clobbered me. There’s the weather. (enough said) Then, there’s my extra-curricular activities. The plethora of theatre openings from mid January to now has been lunacy. I’ve seen about 50 plays, reviewed 47 of them. Good stuff but ...
Mrs. Chris Scalise
If life had gone according to plan, I would be married to the guy directly above me in this kindergarten picture. I announced to his parents my intentions back in 1969. He was the full package. He was cute with an easy laugh. And even though he wasn't the boy-next-door, he was the boy across ...
Review “Depraved New World” (Second City): Don’t be deprived of depraved!
The Second City presents its 102nd Revue DEPRAVED NEW WORLD. The new Mainstage show at Second City is tight! The scenes flow. The laughs roll. The cast soars. Chelsea Devantez, John Hartman, Mike Kosinski, Tawny Newsome, Emily Walker and Steve Waltien are terrific. They are the writers, the performers but first and foremost they are ‘the ensemble.’ There ...