Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Soul of Man’s Humanity

I believe to the bottom of my toes that the arts are the soul of man’s humanity. I believe that art, whether it’s the performing arts, digital media, or visual arts, has the ability to change the world. I’ve written … Continue reading

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Preparation Replaces Panic

“OMG, it’s end of October.” “OMG, I missed the PSAT date!” Everywhere the cries of supposedly college-bound high school juniors and seniors can be heard. Then of course there is the eternal clueless student who just isn’t tuned into the … Continue reading

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SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL, The Day the Earth Shook

October 17 is the 20th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake centered in Northern California. Like any event in one’s life that is out of the ordinary day-to-day flow of experience, anyone who experienced this event has indelible memories … Continue reading

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Celebrating A Revival

Two trips to New York during the Lincoln Center run of South Pacific and I could never get a ticket. That’s often my problem because when you travel on business you can rarely plan ahead far enough to score good … Continue reading

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Flying Home

I’ve spent the last few days in Ogden, Utah accompanying my husband to his Air Force Reunion. The picture on the right is the plane he proudly flew during the Cold War. The B-45 Tornado made by North American, served … Continue reading

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