Poetry for Dogs
My book, Throw Me A Bone: Poetry For Dogs, includes 31 poems written purportedly for a canine audience.
It’s available on Amazon — http://poetryfordogs.com — and priced to generate funds for three humane societies. (Writing poetry is not my get-rich-quick scheme, not a pyramid of dogs with you at the bottom. No.)
Being Felix
In the early days of this production of The Odd Couple, I read — aloud — the lines for Oscar Madison.And I came to a surprisingly haunting conclusion. Here goes...The superego says, "Be Oscar."The world — my parents, my teachers, my communities, my early...
Buy your tickets for The Odd Couple now
Rehearsals are hot and heavy here at The Odd Couple. Arnett Howard is sloppy, lovable Oscar Madison. I have always been persnickety Felix Ungar. The entire cast is a delight of talent and energy. Now is the time to get your tickets. The show opens in less than two...
Balls In The Air
There's a little stress around here now at Net Cotton Content.I'm happy and productive, but I'm feeling the stress.Why?We're getting real close to the (now) annual Thang, where I perform on stage in a play. The Odd Couple opens in less than three...
On Going To Funerals
Today, I'm attending the funeral of Peter Mykrantz, Sr., a beloved father of a best friend, the now departed spouse of the woman who married Alisa and me, a father figure in my own life.As Duncan McCurrach observed, Peter Mykrantz, Sr. — "Big Pete" to...
Now Is The Time For “Dirty Math”
Dirty Math opened last night. It looks great. It's ready for you.Want A Little Education In Your Theatre?Dirty Math runs through April 11 at the Riffe Center's Theatre 2. This week and next. That's it.Here's a sneak peak. Here's the official Dirty Math website.
Dirty Math
Now that we can all look back with some long-term perspective — even some nostalgia — at the difficult economic situation we all faced way back in 2009... The bright folks at Available Light are presenting Dirty Math, an original script written and produced just for...
Life Without Integrity
Life without integrityis like loosely hanging threads,easily fraying from the main cloth,while in acts of piety we learn to understand thatevery instant is like a threadraveling out of eternity to form a delicate tassel.We must not cast off the threadsbut weave them...
Talking and Moving
Many's the time that I wish I could talk on the phone in my car. But it isn't safe, so I avoid it.I often stop myself from just checking voicemail, or taking a glance at who is calling. I just ignore incoming calls when I'm driving. I know it isn't...
The First Official Available Light Super Patron [Dutch Treat] Nosh
You are hereby invited to learn about Available Light, the healthy, organic, locally grown theatre company whose double-secret mission is to cause you to become more aware of — and more engaged in — the world around you.So, here's a chance to kill two birds with...
Tickets are on sale for The Odd Couple
Do you know Arnett Howard?Did you see Our Town last year?Do you think I look like the guy in the apron on the left (as illustrated by the legendary Max Ink)?Why am I asking so many questions?Because — in just six weeks — Arnett Howard and I are going to be The Odd...
