Category Archives: Entertainment

MY DAY: Midway through Spring Break

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

I am so grateful for the kind hearts who check on me and for Nicole Melin’s delicious homemade soup deliveries. Seriously, the woman needs to have a bistro in The Oregon District! I keep getting questions, “How are you holding … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: “Carol Channing” by Jeffrey Carter

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

My dear friend, Jeffrey Carter, always impresses, and teaches me, how to find the most vital, beautiful words in both written and spoken communication.  Once again, I was moved and lifted by his tender tribute to Carol Channing. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: Students journeying through the performing arts

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

This is my busiest time of the year in the studio. The studio is busy with 90% of my 57 private students (four new students will begin this week, too) are preparing for big moments, many of which for my … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: Rudolph makes his debut in 1964

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

It’s been a semi-productive day but one mostly taking it easy and pacing my strength. I did rake/blow the leaves in the front yard as the day was gorgeous with the mild weather and sunshine. 54 years ago, tonight, RUDOLPH … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Teddy Roosevelt visits Indiana in 1902

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

While doing some research for one of my writing projects I discovered President Theodore Roosevelt visited Indiana in 1902. While passing through a Massachusett’s city, a trolly car ran into the president’s horse-drawn carriage.  The president was propelled from the … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Andrews Air Force Base… reminders

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

A short while ago I watched the ceremonial arrival of Sen. John McCain’s remains at Joint Base Andrews, formerly known as Andrews Air Force Base just outside Washington, DC.. The senator’s remains were transported on a plane from the presidential … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Nixon resigns

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

August 8, 1974, my family was vacationing in Myrtle Beach. I was in the pool that evening when Mother came to the rail of our second-floor motel room, “Darin!  Hurry!”  I am certain I asked the reason and an exchange of … Continue reading →

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