There Are No Tricks
In life, there are no hacks, there are no shortcuts and there are no tricks to making things happen. You just have to learn how to do it. You have to commit the time to do it. You can get Read More …
Category: art
That Remake Is Magical
That remake is magical… you know that song, the one on the radio – the one I can’t get enough of hearing. Weezer and their interpretation of “Africa”…which sounds an awful lot like the original. My husband just heard it Read More …
A Pen or a Magic Wand
When I read a book, sometimes I wonder if the author controls a pen or a magic wand. Of course, writers probably less often use a pen, but still – you get the idea. Authors make us fall in love Read More …
Wonderful World of Magic
Today, we celebrated the wonderful world of magic and Harry Potter’s birthday. Last year, I knew how old he was, (I think 30 – that is off the top of my head – I know that I have the entire Read More …
Setting the Stage
Performances are best when you take time in setting the stage. The lighting. The decor. The costuming. The music. The sets. The color blocking. Then, cue the actors. As in drama, in life, it is very much and very often Read More …
Made Of Stone
No reaction, no emotion, not crying, not caring at all…what are you made of stone? Nope. Just acting as if that is the case. This is something that some have a natural talent for exhibiting, but others must come upon Read More …
Things You Learn From Acting
It is so much more than pretending, there are actually things you learn from acting. You can channel empathy. You can convey sympathy. You can emote joy or sadness or frustration … and not look angry, sad or happy doing Read More …
Acting Is Hard
Some people think that acting is hard…and it is; it is especially difficult for those who can’t let go, embrace another personality and pretend to be who they are not. Tonight was opening night for our 8th (for this young Read More …
If It Worked Once
This summer, the movies are following the theme of “if it worked once it will work again.” Some people don’t like that. They don’t like sequels. They don’t like following a common theme. They don’t like repetition. They want change. Read More …
A Drive Thru For Everything
Sometimes, people (not from here) might think that Americans are just to time-constrained or maybe just downright lazy; that we have a drive thru for everything. Of course, we know there are more than just burger joints and coffee shops… Read More …