"If you ever start feeling like you have the goofiest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you'll be going, 'you know, we're alright. We are dang near royalty." Jeff Foxworthy My Strange Family Of course, everyone's family … Continue reading My Strange Family
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Ruggles and the Equality of Man
"Oh, no. Always bring the pot to the kettle - never bring the kettle to the pot." Ruggles Ruggles and the Equality of Man Ruggles of Red Gap is light comedy starring the great Charles Laughton. Screened in 1935, it was nominated for a best picture Oscar. We don't see it much on cable. The … Continue reading Ruggles and the Equality of Man
Profound Parenting
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." Frederick Douglass Perfect Parenting I have strong views on having the job of parent. I think all parents should teach their kid to read and write and know colors and north, south, east and west. Singing the ABCs to the Twinkle Twinkle tune … Continue reading Profound Parenting
Saving Community Theatre
"Reality has a well-known liberal bias." Stephen Colbert Saving Community Theatre Theater and Dance have been on the decline for decades. Television is easier and already paid for. Why go out to see a doubtful local production? The model hasn't changed much. A company will have a season based on the season, maybe the Sound … Continue reading Saving Community Theatre
The Avengers: 22
"You know for the longest time I dreamed about coming overseas and be on the front lines. Serving my country. I finally get everything I wanted, and I’m wearing tights." Captain America The Avengers: 22 It was quite the ride, the story arc spanned twenty-two movies over eleven years. Box office records are shattered. As … Continue reading The Avengers: 22
Fingers on Keyboard
"My share of the work may be limited, but the fact that it is work makes it precious." Helen Keller Fingers on Keyboard Writing Oh Lightly How brave those writers must be! Ever since that first caveman put his hand in the ashes of a fire and left his handprint on the wall to say, … Continue reading Fingers on Keyboard
The Genius of Hallmark
"I like shopping, and I like to drive." Lacey Chabert The Genius of Hallmark The first question would be: why would anyone watch Hallmark? Well, you are promised a happy ending. Some days it can be too much to watch the conflict of a sports event or the embarrassment of a situation comedy or the … Continue reading The Genius of Hallmark
Fosse/Verdon on FX
"Sex in a dance is in the eyes of the beholder. I never thought my dances sexy. I suppose that's because I see myself with my face washed, and to me I look like a rabbit." Gwen Verdon Fosse/Verdon on FX I would guess that you are watching it too. Michelle Williams is playing Gwen … Continue reading Fosse/Verdon on FX
Status Report: The Profound Bartender
"If I haven't any talent for writing books or newspaper articles, well, then I can always write for myself." Anne Frank Status Report: The Profound Bartender Here at the Profound Bartender, we don't have a mission statement. There is a single criteria, my brother said, "I want to write". So, here it is. This is … Continue reading Status Report: The Profound Bartender
Breaking Expectations
"The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival." Aristotle Breaking Expectations This is the third and final piece in a series on expectations. Read the others if you want to! Expectations are put on us in all kinds of ways. Parents, friends, family, country, society … Continue reading Breaking Expectations
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