The view is free after I pay my mortgage, taxes and assessments. One of my goals this year was to pay off all my debt except for my mortgage. I’m on target to do that and still buy a couch. I budgeted for it. And I pick up the occasional extra shift at Wood so ...
Review “Amazing Grace” (Broadway in Chicago): Inspirational Powerhouse
Broadway in Chicago presents the pre-Broadway world premiere of AMAZING GRACE. Songs are more meaningful when the lyrics aren’t just heard, they are understood. And the experience becomes more profound when each word is felt. Christopher Smith (music, lyrics, book) and Arthur Giron (book) deconstruct the words to the song “Amazing Grace” by telling the story ...
Audience Annihilated Part 2 — The Gold Star Sticker: It’s Very Dark in Here
Reviewed by Tom Lawler Dream Theatre Company presents AUDIENCE ANNIHILATED PART 2: THE GOLD STAR STICKER. Brilliantly blurring the lines between a haunted house, multimedia art installation and most of all, a riveting, risky theatrical work, AUDIENCE ANNIHILATED… will surely creep you out for every one of its 15 minutes. Your journey begins on the sidewalk ...
8 ‘easy’ ways to remarkableness
Richard is always sending me life nuggets via articles. This one was particularly good. 8 Remarkable Things to Do with Your Life. It wasn’t about finding the cure for cancer or how to become a billionaire. It talks about finding joy in your life by living joyfully in simple ways. Find your passion: ...
I’d rather be limber than rigid
Reclining pigeon pose...OUCH! LADY IN THE ELEVATOR: You’ve been working out with a trainer. ME: Yes, I have. I love it. LADY IN THE ELEVATOR: I’m been watching you. You’re very limber. ME: I work at it. Two years ago, no one would have called me limber... because I wasn’t. I was very rigidity. I hobbled out of bed. ...
Review “The Art of Falling” (Hubbard Street and The Second City): Brilliant!
Hubbard Street and The Second City present THE ART OF FALLING. This show made me think of H.B. Reese’s a-ha moment; chocolate and peanut butter equals brilliant. It’s ‘two great tastes that taste great together.‘ Hubbard Street and The Second City are two of Chicago’s beloved and famous cultural institutions. Who would have thought to put ...
I’m falling for it
Fall is my favorite season. Summer just whizzed past. And it’s not quite the holidays. Fall is like taking a study hall in-between two honor courses. The pace is slower. The cool weather encourages snuggling under a blanket. With kids back in school, there is that adult self-satisfying smugness. I look at the little darlings ...
It’s always darker at night
It’s always darker at night. The other night I had insomnia. It’s not an infliction that I get with any regularity. It has more recently popped up a couple nights a week for an hour or two on each instance. If I’m being honest with myself, it correlates with my coffee intake sneaking up. I had ...
The 2014 Equity Jeff Winners vs my picks
2014 EQUITY JEFF AWARD NOMINEES PRODUCTION – PLAY – LARGE“The Dance of Death” - Writers Theatre - WINNER“Hedda Gabler” - Writers Theatre - T4W pick“Lost in Yonkers” - Northlight Theatre“Luna Gale” - Goodman Theatre “Seven Guitars” - Court Theatre PRODUCTION – PLAY – MIDSIZE“King Hedley II” - Congo Square Theatre Company“The Normal Heart” - TimeLine Theatre Company“Our Class” ...
Dallas – Day 3: Katy Does Dallas!
On Monday, Rosie had her interview with Camp Bow Wow. I’m happy to report she was accepted and flourished on her first day. She didn’t have to to resign herself to a ‘safety’ doggy daycare. She got in on her dream pick. She and her dad are elated! With Rosie pursuing scholastic excellence, Rich and I ...