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We're Cast!!!
After several days of auditions, the Cast of "Zippy the Pinhead: The Musical" is complete. I've not notified most of the cast as yet but will do so within the next few days. In addition to the four principle roles, there are speaking and vocal solo roles, as well as the Chorus. Things are finally coming together and I'm stoked. -
I can't believe I
haven't posted in four months ( Read more... ) -
My Bad
But I'm feelin' good. Have had some time off from babysitting due to, unfortunately, Sarah's being sick. She has a virus. Not THE virus but one, none the less ( Read more... ) -
Never Settle
From my earliest memories I've made it a point to seek out and (hopefully) learn from whomever was the best at their craft. In this quest I've discovered things that really do sustain my interest and understand when other things are passing fancies. Byproducts of this self-imposed mission include meeting some truly amazing personalities; authors, ( Read more... ) -
Keeping a promise
Yesterday was a good day in many ways. The Baltimore conservatory had a huge attendance and actually made money this year. The board has been carrying the burden but perhaps there will be enough funds to hire someone full time ( Read more... ) -
Socially Secure
I've arrived at a time where not only do I qualify for the minimum social security benefits, but I'm also more inclined to comment about what's on my mind about whatever I damn well please. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, observations of social behavior, restaurants, children, their parents, and politics. I'll do my best to keep up ( Read more... ) -
A tribute to an old friend...
Tomorrow an article I wrote about Les Paul is slated to run in The Sun. There have been so many tributes to him this past week but this will have a more personal slant ( Read more... ) -
Travel
This Thursday I'll be heading to N.Y. for a long week-end with my eldest daughter, her baby daughter, and the son-in-law. I'll be using my usual mode of transport, AMTRAK. Even with a AAA discount it's a bit on the pricey side but it's really one of the few opportunities I have to work uninterrupted. The first thing I do is find the quiet car and ( Read more... ) -
CityLit Festival Baltimore
This recent Saturday Markell and I headed to The Pratt Central Library for the annual CityLit Festival which celebrates the Literary Arts. Several of my friends and acquaintances were presenting or participating and I thought it would be a great way to re-connect ( Read more... ) -
Ebony & Irony @ The Senator Theatre
Yesterday afternoon Joyce Scott and I were one of the performing groups @ The Senator Theatre in Baltimore. The official description for the week-end's events was 'The Senator Sessions ( Read more... )