How do you feel about cold weather? I hate the cold. In fact, in the short film I’m currently working on, the interrogator asks the captive what he thinks the worst form of torture would be. The captive (who is, shockingly, the autobiographical me) answers, “Well, I hate cold….” One of my favorite memories ofContinue reading “Cold? No.”
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Dem Dry Bones
Have you ever broken a bone? Today’s prompt asks if I have ever broken a bone, and the answer is no. I was once asked when I broke my nose but I believe that that was just a misdiagnosed deviated septum which I didn’t have fixed until my 60s. Oddly enough my skull did notContinue reading “Dem Dry Bones”
The Armor of Catholicism
In a morning revelation I had upon waking, it occurred to me that Catholicism was given to me like a suit of armor. It was to protect me as a young soldier of Christ in my fight against worldly evils. I was to wear it proudly, as it would proclaim my faith in God andContinue reading “The Armor of Catholicism”
Hamster Sacrifice
What sacrifices have you made in life? One of my Intro to Theatre exam questions, concerning the creation of sound effects for films, referenced the Mystery Science Theatre 3000 version of The Cave Dwellers, and the possible choices for the sources of those effects were: The Foley process (the correct answer), Snakes growling, Human sacrifice,Continue reading “Hamster Sacrifice”
Band T-shirts
What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? A few years ago I heard an interview of Steven Wilson of the band Porcupine Tree talking about their new release, “The Incident.” I checked it out and immediately became not only a fan of that band, but a fanatic about progressive rock music. As it turns outContinue reading “Band T-shirts”
Pirate or Ninja?
Are you a leader or a follower? My title is not an equivalent question to today’s prompt (“Are you a leader or a follower?”) but it’s the first thing I thought of when I saw the question. I would always ask students to introduce themselves on the first day of classes, and I wanted themContinue reading “Pirate or Ninja?”
Musical Fruits?
List your top 5 favorite fruits. Today’s prompt, following others that suggest life-changing decisions or everyday heroes, seems like apples to their oranges. But I’ll bite. Let’s start with A for apples. I prefer the red kind because, as we know, God didn’t make little green apples, and it don’t rain in Indianapolis in theContinue reading “Musical Fruits?”
Let’s Get Physical!
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? That one improvement I could make in my life? Exercise. Like, regularly. My new Apple Watch, set to monitor my health with the Health app, has been applauding my efforts to move lately while I’ve been gardening. (Although the first day it also told meContinue reading “Let’s Get Physical!”
“Do You Play Pool?”
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. In the past I’ve told the story about the high school nun who set me on a path into the arts, and also my college theatre professor who served as my gateway into my academic career. So let me tell you nowContinue reading ““Do You Play Pool?””
Freedom Isn’t Free
What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is the opposite of pornography: you know what it is when you don’t see it. As Americans, we look at other countries and can be proud that we, in the land of the free and the home of the brave, are not subjected to authoritarian rule as theyContinue reading “Freedom Isn’t Free”
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