I had the privilege of seeing “Next to Normal” at the San Jose Repertory Theater a few days ago. The musical had opened on Broadway in 2009 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2012. I loved the performance, but admired the content much more. Creators Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt’s musical showed the … Continue reading
Posted in January 2013 …
Missing in Action during WWII, but Found in the 21st Century
I saw a remarkable documentary last night called “Last Flight Home.” The film detailed the efforts of a group called the “BentProp Project,” that searched for lost Word War II planes, and their MIA crew, in the Republic of Palau in the western Pacific. The group had discovered planes in both the water and in … Continue reading
Noah Pozner’s Body and The Clockwork Orange
20+ years ago, I was required to read “The Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess for a college English class. English was my favorite subject and I loved to read, but I wasn’t thrilled about the assignment for a very specific reason. I had read the book before. With so much to read in the world, … Continue reading
40 Years Ago, It Would Have Been Me In That Classroom
I listened intently as the experts shared their knowledge on television about guns and mental illness in the aftermath of the December 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. But, when an expert on mass shootings declared that an individual was less likely to become a victim of a mass shooting than a victim of a … Continue reading
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