Dear Lovely Single Pals, I apologize if I’ve been annoying at all lately. I haven’t been myself. Well, I’ve been myself. But not the myself that I’m–or you–are used to. I’ve been the “dating someone….oh, now I’m in a relationship all of a sudden” version of myself. And I’m not used to this version. I’d…
there are some days looking out across the lake when I see mountains that aren’t there clouds and sunlight and shadows and memories collaborate making mountain mirages after the joy of Oh my gosh! Mountains! comes the disappointment of Oh. They’re not real. but they are still beautiful which is still joyful and what’s disappointing…
In the interest of speaking in highly general terms, there is one main difference between teaching improvisational theatre to kids and teaching improvisational theatre to adults. With kids, you are supervising play. With adults, you are facilitating play.
When faced by any loss, there’s no point in trying to recover what has been. It’s best to take advantage of the large space that opens up before us and fill it with something new. -Paulo Coelho
Right now I am in Chicago, sitting at home and thinking about stories. Stories are like dreams. They are intimate, revealing, and can transport us to other times and places. June 5, 2012. I’m in Seattle on vacation, taking the bus to see a friend. When I get on the #44 and ask for a…
Ah, I love lookin’ at the search word terms for my site. Apparently, just recently, someone clicked on my site ’cause they searched the following: “monkey in dream is good or bad” In case they click over here again, I’ll venture to help them. Well, Dear Reader, I’d say that depends. Are you a performer…
Just had a guy I’ve never met before send me a LONG email because I mention in my profile that I’m not particularly interested in having kids (as there are a lot of people already in the world). He tells me he must correct my misunderstanding. He says there are actually NOT that many people…
I am incredibly honored and excited to be one of the storytellers in Chicago’s 13th Annual SKALD Storytelling Competition hosted by the wonderful WNEP Theatre. The first night is improvised storytelling, the second night, each storyteller gets seven minutes to spin their yarn. I’ll be there Saturday the 16th. Will you? Click here to get…
The master class for improvisers I’m offering in Seattle this weekend only has ONE spot open! I’m keeping the class size small, so sign up now! Sustainable Scene Work Master Class Saturday, June 2nd, 12:00-3:00 pm Odd Duck Studio 1214 N. 10th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 $40 per person, $30 in advance To register/pay for…
I’ve been seeing this more and more… centerpieces and such of food that is cut, shaped, and arranged to look like flowers. I’ve also been seeing this more and more….flower arrangements that are shaped, trimmed, and placed to look like food. I’m just gonna go on record right here and now that I prefer food…