In this single digit season, I’m focused on indoor activities. I’m knitting a scarf. I’m reading my book club book. I’m going to crack open a new puzzle. I’ve got the weekend chore of closet cleaning. And I have a few new recipes to get cooking on. I like a lot of activities to select from ...
#Give presence
The corner of Southport and Addison spoke to me. “I’ll you have is now. #Give presence.” I’m sure it was part of a 2014 Miracle-on-34th-Street holiday campaign with the SoPo shopping strip. Retailers wanting not to want their materialistic side to be the focus of December. I loved it on two levels! First, I’m sure Christmas makes ...
…Until…
“A body at rest remains at rest until...” I woke up with that grade school scientific nugget in my head. I had just slept for 9 hours for the second night in a row. I’m officially on bed rest. Also, couch rest, chair rest, tub rest, and any other things one rests on. It’s my post holiday ...
Puzzling it together
I like a good puzzle. Recently during some rainy days in Myrtle Beach, we pulled out the put-it-together entertainment. So, I shifted out of vacation mode and into Walsh drive. Many of our kin have an obsessive-compulsive need to complete the task. We go go go. Until, it’s done done done. During my stint, I helped ...
My Top Ten Unforgettable Plays of 2014
Out of the 151 plays I saw and reviewed in 2014, these are my Top Ten for their unforgettable quality. GRIFFIN THEATRE: Titanic was a ship to love. The emotional connection between the characters and the audience was powerful. I found it memorable for its passionate and hopeful portrayal of the tragedy. THE SECOND CITY & ...
Review “The Humans” (American Theatre Company): Disconcertingly and Hysterically Authentic!
American Theater Company presents the World Premiere of THE HUMANS. Welcome to the Blakes for Thanksgiving! Dad is exhausted. Mom is intoxicated. Sis is brokenhearted. Momo is demented. Brigid and her new boyfriend are hosting the family gathering in her new, unfurnished apartment. This family is tight. They know each other’s past mistakes and current inadequacies. And ...
Learning to say ‘Yet’
At a random restaurant a few years back, I asked Josh if he liked mushrooms. His response was ‘not yet.’ This exchange has stayed with me because it was so unique. The question seemed like an easy ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. I tend to go with the easy answer. Thankfully, Josh doesn’t. This morning I was struggling ...
2015?! So far, so good!
Hello 2015! What did you bring me? 2-0-1-5 seems as futuristic as growing up in the 1900’s now feels historic. As a fan of THE JETSONS, back in the day I imagined I’d have a robot and a car that flies by now. I still remember how intense it felt going into the 2000s. We were ...
My year ‘not’ on Facebook
It’s the end of 2014, a year of adventure, challenge and joy. In my twenties, I was all about seasonal goals. Each season would have different focuses. In my thirties and most of my forties, I drifted. My resolutions tended to be things like ‘giving up smoking.‘ And I’ve never been a smoker. I liked ...
I’ve become a beach slug!
Balance is important to me. I juggle my jobs, my writing and my working out. I’m always trying to get everything in. I have a weekly To-Do list. And I enjoy scratching off each play review, treadmill stint, and even the most mundane of tasks. ‘Pick up toilet paper.‘ Scratch! I find satisfaction in the ...