In discussing possible performance events with a local organization, we were asked if we could do a murder mystery dinner. Why, sure! But… I began researching them. They tend to fall into two categories: expensive (no, thanks!) and lame. The latter seem to have been created by some amateur theatre groups who thought they wereContinue reading “Gimme a Murder Mystery”
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The Premiere Premiere
This past weekend, StoryZ presented our first live theatrical production: Gentle Larceny, written by the late Terry Hamilton who, I’m told, was a Broadway bartender with aspirations of being a successful playwright. The subject of this one-man play was Wilson Mizner who seeks fame—or infamy—through his monologue. Is he telling the truth, embellishing, or outrightContinue reading “The Premiere Premiere”
A Plethora of Miscellaneous
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? I wrote that title a few weeks ago and saved it in Notes, because I knew it would come in handy eventually. When seeing today’s prompt I thought it was strictly apropos (which would be a bad title for my biography). Looking backContinue reading “A Plethora of Miscellaneous”
Delete Files(s): Yes or No?
Do you need a break? From what? When I moved from my three-story (plus basement) brick Victorian house, I sold many things, I gave away much, but still had a great deal of items I didn’t want to part with. Since I was moving in with someone, there wasn’t room for it all, and soContinue reading “Delete Files(s): Yes or No?”
And the Winner Is…
The most important invention in your lifetime is… Last night I had a dream* that I had a 20-page essay on a theatre director due the next day. I had a thick book, a biography, about her (whoever it was) and planned to read that and supplement my paper with my review of the worksContinue reading “And the Winner Is…”
Good Day. Sunshine.
Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end. My most ideal day would begin when I spontaneously woke up. No alarms, no construction noises, no rap music emanating from a passing car. Just becoming awake when I’ve slept enough. After a shower, breakfast, a couple of quick games on my phone and a newContinue reading “Good Day. Sunshine.”
Before the Apple, There Was The Texas Seed
Write about your first computer. In 1987, I touched a Macintosh mouse for the first time, and was immediately hooked. I loved the graphical user interface and the ability to create with HyperCard and MacPaint (even as limited as that was.) It was a revelation to me, and I have used Macs ever since. ButContinue reading “Before the Apple, There Was The Texas Seed”
Can Retirement Be a Dream Job?
What’s your dream job? People often asked me why I was retiring from my position as a college professor in Theatre when I clearly enjoyed it so much. And my constant refrain was always: “I love my work but I hate my job.” I liked working with students, I enjoyed some aspects of teaching, andContinue reading “Can Retirement Be a Dream Job?”
The Future’s Passed
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? I have a lot of both paper and computer files that contain enough notes for me to use to write full time, eight hours a day, for another lifetime (at least). Sadly, I’ll never get the chance to do that unless IContinue reading “The Future’s Passed”
Wasting Nostalgic
I know the usual cliche is “waxing nostalgic,” but I thought this variation would be amusing to my readers as I dive back into the world of AI. I hate to ever waste anything, so after my last blog entry (about nostalgia), where I mentioned considering using ChatGPT to create a post for me, IContinue reading “Wasting Nostalgic”
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