Monthly Archives: September 2013

For the second time this month I have attended a cross country meet. Saturday, I had 21 students running, representing middle schools and high schools from six different districts throughout the Miami Valley. Beavercreek high school freshman, Matt Gregson, competing … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I read a blog posted by my friend, Jeff Carter, where he listed things that made him happy.  One line: “scrambled eggs always taste better with cheese.” This morning, I made scrambled eggs, added mild cheddar, and am pleased … Continue reading →

By 8:30 AM, Friday morning, I was hiking through Grant nature center. For most of that hike I was accompanied by two deer that dove in and out of the woods and across my trail. This evening, after walking the … Continue reading →

The year 2014 will be the 75th Anniversary of the premiere of the movie Gone With the Wind(GWTW) but many collectors and knowledgeable fans are saddened to see one of the great collectors and gentlemen won’t be there; Herb Bridges has passed … Continue reading →

Lunch today with a friend. Tomorrow, breakfast with a friend.  Lunch with a friend.  Thursday will be a repeat of Wednesday, and Friday will boast a breakfast. Cards, cupcakes, flowers, and hugs began arriving today with students and their families. … Continue reading →

When I begin directing a theatre production, I give the entire company three pieces of advice at the end of my speech at the first rehearsal.  At the half-way point of the rehearsal process, I remind them of these three … Continue reading →

At midnight tonight, I will begin my 50th year. I will only be turning 49 years old, but I will have begun my 50th year of life on this earth. It’s been an interesting year, a fun year, a year … Continue reading →

There seems to be an element of stupidity that is running rampant with just a few people walking dogs.  If I thought drivers on the road were getting worse (from a previous post), some dog walkers are demonstrating a terrific … Continue reading →

After two extremely busy, fun-filled days with minimal sleep, I figured I would sleep until 8:00 AM. I even left the dogs downstairs so they would not wake me. However, 5:50 AM found me wide awake. By 6:15 AM, Navi … Continue reading →

I am exhilarated, but a tad bit sad that the past two days have finally come to an end. I had been eager for each event for well over a month, and now that they’ve passed, I wish they were … Continue reading →

Since I teach in the late afternoons and early evenings I am immune from rush-hour traffic. I also do not fight early-morning school and work traffic. Friday morning, yesterday, I experienced both. Friday morning, it took me nearly 7 minutes … Continue reading →

This post will fall short of conveying what I hope to say – the words for capturing my experiences are just not on my palate. Today, September 20, 2013, my LIVE OUT LOUD list commenced!  And, I knocked off two … Continue reading →

For the past 23 years I’ve thoroughly, even ecsatatically enjoyed every production (even the student directed productions) at a local university.  This evening, I feel as though I attended a fairly mediocre high school production of the classic comedy, HARVEY. … Continue reading →

While discussing the perils of romance with a younger friend, I was reminded of a wonderful song I sang my senior year for the very classy, Broadway-style Elwood High School Variety Show. Over the years, Walter Marks’ music and lyrics … Continue reading →

What an incredible night! Surprises all around. The show, “Becky’s New Car,” is absolutely, and without a doubt, a freaking incredible piece of theater. I was not expecting, whatsoever, to settle into my seat and be blown away by such … Continue reading →

From the blog of my friend, Cindy, who has adopted older children multiple times. This lady is a gem! Big Mama Hollers Posted: 19 Sep 2013 04:48 AM PDT I’ve been asked over and over again, “I did so much for … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, Friday, I will be flying in a small plane to visit Frank Loyd Wright’s, Fallingwater. Later that evening, I will attend Wright State University theater department’s production, Harvey. Saturday morning I will leave Dayton to spend the day with … Continue reading →

As human beings, it is so easy for us to become conditioned to societal demands. Any attempt to undo what is considered normal by society standards often requires miraculous give-and-take as we undergo change. However, sometimes old dogs can learn … Continue reading →

I still feel I am not hitting the mark each day.  Perhaps it is the seasonal transition that is creating a shift, or the doggone sinus garbage that prefers to annoy me. It is 9:38 AM and I just now … Continue reading →

After returning from the cross country meet, I quickly downloaded photographs, and got ready for the remainder of the evening. Doug Malcolm arrived with a friend from Cedarville University, and we proceeded to Lincoln Park to take Doug’s head shots … Continue reading →

Saturday morning I ventured about 18 miles north to Clayton, Ohio to watch the Alliance cross country meet where 15-17 of my students were participating.  3.5 hours of standing in the hot sun with my camera, and a few folks … Continue reading →

Tonight, I was fortunate to see my third fantastic production of Ken Ludwig’s, MOON OVER BUFFALO.  I first saw this hilarious comedy in New York, starring the incomparable, Carol Burnette in the mid-1990’s.  The second production was at Northern Kentucky University … Continue reading →

All week long I’ve not been on my mark. I faddle sluggishness and a bit of fatigue. Motivation has been a terrible struggle. My sleep patterns, though consistent with times of going to sleep and waking, have only differed in … Continue reading →

Today I just felt off-kilter.  Everything seemed to move along as expected, but I just could not find the button to give my mind clarity, and my body energy.  Everything just seemed off track. While I was working from my … Continue reading →

September 25th is nearing, and I am still eleven items short for my LIVE OUT LOUD (LOL) list. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share! Item   Read The Art of War as well as The War of Art, both … Continue reading →