Eclipse Theatre presents INTIMATE APPAREL as the second offering in their Lynn Nottage season, one playwright-one season. This play about a seamstress is all about the detailed construction. Scenic Designer Kevin Hagan creates a variety of rooms in limited space. Director Steve Scott assembles the multiple lives within these individual locales. Playwright Lynn Nottage establishes a ...
My power is restored
Today, I awoke with a heightened sense of my body. My Friday had started with training with Josh and ended with a two hour restorative yoga class. In between, I got in 14,064 steps. It was a Friday fitness feast. I’m completing my second month of personal training. It has exceeded my every expectation. I ...
“This” is an important distinction
I blogged a sentence on Wednesday that got a frenzied response. People in their Facebook skimming read my line without the word ‘this.‘ It sounded like I announced someone’s death. EGADS! Facebook is not the first place I make life-altering announcements. That’s what email is for ;-) I was talking to Richard last night about a ...
Review “The Jungle” (Oracle Theatre): Unique, Blood-Splattering Spectacle
Oracle Theatre presents the world premiere adaptation of THE JUNGLE. Upton Sinclair’s classic novel is a grim reflection of the ugly reality of Chicago stockyards in the early 1900s. Director and adapter Matt Foss actualizes Sinclair’s vision in what can best be described as a unique, blood-splattering spectacle. This show is the epitome of performing arts. ...
Life gets better
Mom and dad in Dublin Dad passed this on this morning. I don't know who wrote it but I concur! And I added one ;-) Life Gets Better I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". Age 5 I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either. Age 7 I've learned ...
Watch out for incoming dirt balls!
I live in fear of wearing white. During the summer, I’m envious of carefree people in their long white linen and gauze. They seemingly stroll in confidence and tranquility on the beach, through the meadow, along a city sidewalk. They move like they are in a Downy fabric softener commercial. Unfazed. Unintimidated. Unconcerned. Why can’t I ...
Review “Much Ado About Nothing” (Midsommer Flight): Something to fall in love with
Midsommer Flight announces its third summer season of Shakespeare in the Park with Much Ado About Nothing. Well, this is much ado about something. The show is a tightly-packed comedy. Director Beth Wolf has actors entering and exiting the makeshift stage by running. The action clips. The barbs fly. The love grows. It’s time to fall ...
Review “Men Should Weep” (Griffin Theatre): A Powerful Tribute to Lassies
Griffin Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of MEN SHOULD WEEP. Playwright Ena Lamont Stewart wrote about working class reality in 1930s Glasgow, Scotland. Lamont Stewart gives a gritty portrayal of a depression era family. Maggie Morrison lives with an unemployed husband, 5 kids, a daughter-in-law and granny in a tiny three room flat. She also ...
Ten Year = Dilly Bars
Today is my ten year anniversary working at the National Runaway Safeline. To celebrate, I bought the staff and volunteers dilly bars yesterday. Someone made a crack that I hadn’t waited to be recognized but went ahead and threw my own party. Yeah?! I don’t need someone else to honor my achievements. I usually make ...
Mid-Summer Reflections
Last night was my first sunset on the roof for the summer. And it’s July 17th! Of course, I blame the weather. Many evenings have been too windy to enjoy the rooftop. I also blame myself. I need to prioritize what’s important to me. I have to choose the meaningful activities I want. I can’t ...