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If It’s Good Enough for Mr. Livgren, then …
I’ve admired Kerry Livgren for a long time. Yes, you know him. The composer, guitarist, lyricist of Kansas. Yes – “Carry on Wayward Son” – “Dust in the Wind” Okay, now you’re with me. Livgren didn’t just disappear after the glory years of Kansas in the late seventies and early eighties. Far from it. He…
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Finally – Christmas Drama Collection Coming in 2019
I love writing Christmas plays, and I’ve written thirty of them over the last few years — including a couple Christmas mini-musicals. Now, finally, I’m going to be pushing hard over the next few months to get them out into the marketplace. Tales of Wonder is a three-part series of full-length Christmas shows which premiered…
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If It’s a Fad, It’s Not a Lifestyle
A few years back I was getting a check-up at the doctor’s office. Weight-wise, I was not where I wanted to be at that particular moment, and she spoke the truth to me: “You have to do the hard work.” In other words, you aren’t going to lose weight without making the right choices, without…
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The Relativistic Chuckle of the Week
Did you see this one? A 69-year-old Dutch man is suing to legally change his age to 49. This is not on the Babylon Bee or The Onion where it seems more fitting. Some of the gems which come out of the article include how he feels discriminated against when trying to find work or…
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“Miss, it’s raining. Now what?”
“Miss, it’s raining. Now what?” This is a curious phrase I heard yesterday. What do you suppose the context was? Is rain going to ruin an outdoor event? A picnic, perhaps. Or a sporting event. No. It couldn’t be. How do I know that this question could not refer to that type of situation? Because it…
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A Student of Mine is a Columnist at Arab News
I have a student. His name is Sami. He’s a go-getter. Last year, he was a stabilizing force on my theatre tech team. This year, he is my improv partner, as he pops into my room during break and we do these quite creative improv sessions which are funny and enjoyable. He signed on to…
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How to Build a Dictator 2.0
Two years ago I debuted an experimental theatre piece of mine entitled “How to Build a Dictator.” It was directed by my talented former student and theatre wizard Ysabel Loh and it was part of the Penang Performing Arts Centre Black Box Experiments series. It was tremendously fun to put on. We had a great…
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Even Writers Need a Day Off
I have a three day weekend from my day job. This typically means that I’m burning the midnight oil with all types of writing projects, trying to take advantage of the extra time to concentrate on plot twists and dialogue and all the other important things in life. But today, no. I don’t know why.…
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The Library of Siena Cathedral
This summer I had my first ever trip to Italy – 14 incredible days of culture, history, and food. I thought I’d share a few highlights from time to time on the old blog. On our tour of ancient capital of Siena, the magnificent cathedral impressed for architecture and art. What else is new? It’s…
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EP Review: Needtobreathe’s “Forever on Your Side”
I’ve been meaning to post a 5-star, two-thumbs-up review of Needtobreathe’s “Forever on Your Side” EP. So here it is. Get it! It’s tremendous. The EP released last month in anticipation of their national “Forever on Your Side” Tour, which recently kicked off. The EP consists of four songs. “Bridges Burn” – a song about…
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