For the last three nights, I’ve gone to sleep circa 10 and woken up alert and refreshed at 11:30. Each awakening, I thought I was greeting the morning. It’s been a bizarre, ritual-like occurrence. I, of course, like to figure what’s going on in my mind-body-spirit to cause the irregular/regular slumber interruption. There is not ...
Review “Orville and Wilbur Did It”: The New Colony Did It…for theatre folk!
The New Colony presents the World Premiere of ORVILLE AND WILBUR DID IT. This is a play about a musical, a touring non-equity musical. Five actors and a stage manager are on a road trip. They are bringing children’s theatre to our nation’s schools. As the troupe sings and dances a Wright Brothers’ tribute in America’s ...
My birthday philosophy
It’s Richard’s and Dan’s birthdays today. Last week, I asked Richard what he was doing for his birthday. He responded, “probably nothing.” Last night, I asked Dan what he was doing for his birthday. He responded, “probably nothing.” Ellen recently tried to let hers pass unacknowledged. What’s up with all the anti-birthday shenanigans? I love my birthday! It’s ...
Hanging with my besties
I hung with my besties this weekend: Advil and Epsom salts. I served three consecutive shifts at Wood. On Friday and Saturday, I went 4pm to midnight. And on Sunday, I did my traditional 9am-3pm. The money was sweet. My body was bitter. I try not to be a complainer but woe is me. My feet, ...
Let’s here it for the boys…
It’s Father’s Day! It’s the perfect day to reflect on the wonderful qualities of men. Although I’m currently not dating anyone, I am blessed with abundant men in my life. I have a lot of guy friends. I grew up with three sisters, no brothers. The major male influence in my life is my dad. ...
Review “Grounded” (American Blues Theater): Whiteside’s Tour de Force
American Blues Theater presents the Chicago premiere of GROUNDED. A fighter pilot goes from Air Force to ‘chair force‘ in nine months. Playwright George Brandt pens the woes of war from a mother’s perspective. Gwendolyn Whiteside plays a daredevil pilot turned loving wife and mother. Whiteside leaves the war to have a baby. When she ...
4 Eyes x 2
STEVE: Those aren’t bad. ME: We don’t have time for ‘aren’t bad.’ It’s yes or no. STEVE: NO! I brought my spec pickers back together. Two years ago, I had Steve, Bill and Roger meet me to pick a finalist from the three pairs of glasses I had preselected. They disliked them all. I ended up trying on ...
Media fast isn’t about speed
After a brief interlude, I’m returning to “How to train a wild elephant.” A few weeks back, the activity of the week was a media fast. For one week, I was not to take in any media. This included news media, social media and entertainment. I was not to listen to the radio, an ...
Head, shoulders, knees and toes…
I had an epiphany recently related to this childhood song, "Head, shoulders, knees and toes." The song set me up. I do think mostly about my head, shoulders, knees and toes. I habitually skip the abdomen area. For a long time, I have neglected my core. I like to concentrate my attention on other areas. ...
Review “Monstrous Regiment” (Lifeline Theatre): Comical Fantasy
Lifeline Theatre presents a World Premiere adaptation of Terry Prachett’s MONSTROUS REGIMENT. A vampire, a troll and an Igor walk into a war... The set-up of Lifeline’s newest production is a comical fantasy. It sets the tone for an adventure riddled with humor. Borogravia is at war. When her soldier brother goes missing, the feisty Sara Price ...