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 …
There’s Something Magical
There’s something magical about your children – or your team – working together to accomplish a goal without you having to step in and… help; assist; guide; break up a debate; solve a problem; or, do the work. Create the 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 …
When We Travel
We can really learn when we travel beyond our home, beyond our roots and outside of our comfort zone. Being around others, other cultures, other societal norms… Summer is a great time to get out there. To see the countryside, 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 …
What We Read
Frequently, even more so with the onset of smaller and smaller reading, digital devices, what we read is what we expect to read. That doesn’t make it true, even if it makes us happy, satisfied or vindicated. I was told Read More …