A journey across the western United States is the occasion for an exploration of light – the way it works, and how it changes – with the goal of learning to create great photographs.
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World War W – The Horrific Worldwide War on Women Continues
Make no mistake, this war is as dangerous and difficult to fight as any previous conflict, and the enemy is as nefarious as any dictator or opponent that we have ever faced.
Read More »Charlie Chaplin, ‘House of Cards,’ and Bertolt Brecht’s Alienation Effect
Brecht's Alienation Effect took a different course after Hitler's rise to power. Spacey’s political drama is less about politics than about cold-blooded personal ambition.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Essential Straight & Narrow’ by The Mad Ones
The innovative troupe's new production pulses with the warm life, twisted and difficult just like real life, that it's so rewarding to see on stage.
Read More »Days of Sicily, Knights of Malta – Part 9 and Conclusion: Malta and Gozo
Roman, medieval and World War II history mingle on the fascinating islands of Malta and Gozo.
Read More »A Life of Purpose Increases Longevity
Health and longevity correlate with keeping busy and living a life of purpose.
Read More »Win a Copy of the ‘If/Then’ Broadway Cast Album Featuring Idina Menzel
Enter to win a copy of the original Broadway cast album of the musical written for and starring Idina Menzel.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Tragedy of Dandelion’ by Duncan Pflaster
Written entirely in iambic pentameter, this work of Shakespearean scope does not have Shakespearean results.
Read More »Memorial Day – Memories of Celebrating With Those Passed On
Their patriotism was inextricably linked to love of country, and to the last one I spoke to over the years, none of them were hawks who wanted conflict or sought to be in the thick of combat. They loathed war, but did love their country, so it was something they did out of a sense of duty and obligation.
Read More »Theater Review: Staged Reading of ‘I’ll Say She Is,’ ‘Lost’ Marx Brothers Musical Not Seen for 90 Years
'I'll Say She Is' will get a full production this summer at the New York Fringe Festival. Before this weekend's staged readings, the Marx Brothers' first Broadway musical hadn't been seen in any form in 90 years.
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