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As many of you know, there’s a new pooch in the house, because life without Dharma the Wonder Dog was unbearable. So here we are—just me and That Dog Named Gidget, who is now 17 weeks …
Ever have one of those days/weeks/months when nothing makes sense, much less makes you happy? Yeah, that. Maybe it’s the soggy summer winding down and kids getting ready to go back to …
The North American Cultural Laboratory (NACL) in Highland Lake, NY is many things, some of which are open to interpretation. Stimulating, thought-provoking, innovative, creative, and above all else …
Wednesday, August 16
At least I think it was a dream. At times it felt a little nightmarish, and it wasn’t my dream to begin with, but that of Farm Arts Collective’s artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk. …
Wednesday, August 9
No. No, I don’t—but I wouldn’t be surprised if I did, since it’s summertime, and the hills are literally alive with the sound of music. In the last week or two, …
Friday, August 4
My schedule over the past week included a world premiere of a “dystopian classic” play and a festival celebrating the Borscht Belt. An odd assortment to be sure, but you know what they …
Tuesday, July 25
It’s summertime. Nothin’ quite like it in the Upper Delaware River region. I’m not sure if the livin’ is easy, but the weekends are festive, that’s for sure. Be it …
Wednesday, July 19
When given a choice, I’ll usually select the comedy, but this past week I had the opportunity to sample one from column A and one from column B. In my never-ending quest to mix metaphors, …
Friday, July 14
As I sit at my desk, listening to the pitter-patter of rain against the windowpane, all I can say is “Make it stop!” For the love of all that is holy, enough already! I enjoy a good …
Wednesday, July 5
As many of you know, I lost my amazing dog, Dharma, on April 17 of this year—and my world was shattered. First, let me express my heartfelt thanks for the calls, texts, cards and notes …
Wednesday, June 28
You’ve likely heard the song “Cabaret”—penned for the smash Broadway hit by John Kander and Fred Ebb in 1966. Directed by Bob Fosse and starring Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, …
Wednesday, June 21
I’ve been called a lot of things, but “intellectual” is not one of them. I like to think that I have a good grasp on the world around me and a better-than-decent education to boot, …
Wednesday, June 14
“… the behinder I get.” Thus spake the White Rabbit in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and I know just how he felt. It all started about a month ago, …
