Theatre Traditions!

Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. Side note (at the beginning, which seems like an odd place for a side note, but hear me out): I recall responding to a similar prompt not too long ago. Rather than repeat myself, I’m pivoting to talk about theatre traditions. In my last position, onContinue reading “Theatre Traditions!”

Happy New Year! (I Hope)

Here’s a bonus entry reflecting on some past new years as we look forward to another designated calendrical cycle. Years ago when I worked at the Historical Society of York County as a janitor, I had this terrific crush on Nora the librarian. She was just a few years older than me, but was involvedContinue reading “Happy New Year! (I Hope)”

In Memorium

In a funny synchronistic way, the topic of funerals and memorial services passed through my mind the last several days, and then the Sunday New York Times featured an interview with a hospice nurse. All of this reminded me of a suggestion I once had for my own memorial service. Before I get to that,Continue reading “In Memorium”

Legacy

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Before my retirement, several people got together to throw me a surprise retirement party before the Saturday performance of my last show on campus. In attendance were students from my 17 years at the campus, representing a wide range of productions. Several of them had incredibleContinue reading “Legacy”