An interesting send-up of Victorian Parlor dramas now playing at Court Theatre in Hyde Park. Performed as a two-man play with a cast of characters ranging from a maid, groundskeeper, Lord and Lady of the manor and a couple of others (who shall necessarily remain undisclosed). Certainly better than most of the works in last year's Goodman Theatre season. Lots of yuks, great costumes and set, sound and light design. Quite a bit of humor directed at the grownups in the crowd. Much scenery chewing by both actors along with rapid-fire costume and character changes throughout. I will reveal nothing of the plot, other than to tell you that the subject matter should appeal to many current pop-culture fans.
See it if you can.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
And So It Goes...
Well, Folks - another Thanksgiving Day has come and gone. For many, it was indeed an opportunity to eat like Hogzilla, gulping down everything in sight. (I myself eat like the kudzu - slowly, steadily and stealthily. When I am finished, anything that is left is probably not edible, and if so, it is likely not very appetizing...)
Seriously, lots of us celebrate the bounty that we have in our lives. We are grateful for the opportunity to share a huge, festive meal with family and friends. We are thankful (as were the earliest settlers) to have made it through to another harvest season and to be able to look back fondly on another year's passing...
But this year, a toast went 'round my family's table, "Let's give thanks for Squanto, the Native American chief who fed the ill-prepared colonists and saved them from certain starvation in their first winter on this continent."
And I thought, Hell Yes - we SHOULD thank him today and EVERY day. Better late that never. After all, the only thanks we gave him at the time was to destroy his villages when *GASP* some Puritans decided that they would prefer to stay among the natives...Just think of it - Imagine this exchange:
"Hey, thanks for the Grub. By way of thanks, we give you smallpox, STD's and alcoholism to practically wipe out your people. Oh, by the way, we'll send troops to burn your villages and kick your A$$, too!"
So, whenever you think about all the wonderful things you have in your world, be thankful for just being alive!
Oh, and listen to this for a different perspective on the story...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKRb4CY5-KE
(Cut and Paste if necessary)
Seriously, lots of us celebrate the bounty that we have in our lives. We are grateful for the opportunity to share a huge, festive meal with family and friends. We are thankful (as were the earliest settlers) to have made it through to another harvest season and to be able to look back fondly on another year's passing...
But this year, a toast went 'round my family's table, "Let's give thanks for Squanto, the Native American chief who fed the ill-prepared colonists and saved them from certain starvation in their first winter on this continent."
And I thought, Hell Yes - we SHOULD thank him today and EVERY day. Better late that never. After all, the only thanks we gave him at the time was to destroy his villages when *GASP* some Puritans decided that they would prefer to stay among the natives...Just think of it - Imagine this exchange:
"Hey, thanks for the Grub. By way of thanks, we give you smallpox, STD's and alcoholism to practically wipe out your people. Oh, by the way, we'll send troops to burn your villages and kick your A$$, too!"
So, whenever you think about all the wonderful things you have in your world, be thankful for just being alive!
Oh, and listen to this for a different perspective on the story...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKRb4CY5-KE
(Cut and Paste if necessary)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Why don't people eat the ends of the bread loaf?
Thank you, Alicia. I presume that you are referring to the "crust slices" that many folks discard.
You surely are aware that prior to disposing of these annoyances, they are usually "worked around" from the time the package is first opened until the entire remainder of the loaf is thrown out.
I think that, for some reason, people believe that the first edible piece is three or four slices in. I'm not quite sure why they feel that way, but...
It seems like a terrific waste of food, I prefer to eat them toasted, with peanut butter and strawberry preserves...even better with sausage gravy. I mean, there's enough fat in the gravy - who needs biscuits to boot? They are also outstanding for dunking in Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper soup.
Waste them if you like, but don't cry about the cost - it's your loss.
You surely are aware that prior to disposing of these annoyances, they are usually "worked around" from the time the package is first opened until the entire remainder of the loaf is thrown out.
I think that, for some reason, people believe that the first edible piece is three or four slices in. I'm not quite sure why they feel that way, but...
It seems like a terrific waste of food, I prefer to eat them toasted, with peanut butter and strawberry preserves...even better with sausage gravy. I mean, there's enough fat in the gravy - who needs biscuits to boot? They are also outstanding for dunking in Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper soup.
Waste them if you like, but don't cry about the cost - it's your loss.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
I Like the Future - I'm In It!
There's something to be said for reading other people's random thoughts. One can often gain vast insight into their mental state.
Many folks out in the ether are battling depression, substance abuse, various difficulties to say the least. Others are wallowing in their own puke, not really fighting or even attempting to fix what's wrong. Some attempt to fill the void with countless distractions (sex, drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, golf, alcohol, therapy, Professional Sporting Events - you name it)! Now, I'm not here to judge ANYBODY. Neither am I saying that these kinds of indulgences are inherently wrong. If what you're doing takes away some of the pain, even for a little while, then it has some merit.
What I am putting out is that those things DO NOT make any fundamental change in your life. Looking within gives one far more insight into the present situation. It can also lead to strong indications of what you need to do to change your FUTURE and the way your Universe is perceived.
Many folks out in the ether are battling depression, substance abuse, various difficulties to say the least. Others are wallowing in their own puke, not really fighting or even attempting to fix what's wrong. Some attempt to fill the void with countless distractions (sex, drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, golf, alcohol, therapy, Professional Sporting Events - you name it)! Now, I'm not here to judge ANYBODY. Neither am I saying that these kinds of indulgences are inherently wrong. If what you're doing takes away some of the pain, even for a little while, then it has some merit.
What I am putting out is that those things DO NOT make any fundamental change in your life. Looking within gives one far more insight into the present situation. It can also lead to strong indications of what you need to do to change your FUTURE and the way your Universe is perceived.
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