On Marriage
This morning, Keith gets up first. He lets Heathcliff out for his ‘hurry up’ then Freya. From the comfort of bed, I hear her barking in the woods beyond the mountain road turn-around. I smell the coffee, which Keith sets up to brew by 5 every morning – we’re early...
The Taming of the Shrew
Watching live theater offers opportunities to view characters caught in webs of life experience. Enjoyment depends on both intimacy and distance. We can engage with the characters intimately - loving, hating, fearing or pitying - yet choose to keep them distant...
Simple Directions
“Go straight-on for 18 years.” You betcha. I’ve got my parents guiding me. “Turn left ahead then follow the road for 4 years." Yup. That’s what I planned for college. “After 2 years, turn right.” Nope. I know a better way. “Turn around when...