For twenty-five years the Poetry Society of America has been an active presence and voice in New York City. They have sponsored “Poetry in Motion” posting poems and having poets read their poems on NYC subways. They have also worked in concert with the New York Botanical Garden creating placards …
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Staying Informed in Trump-Traumatized America–A Guide for 2017
Got Post-Election Trauma (or Trump) Syndrome? Don't despair! The best antidote is to stay informed. Presenting a few essential daily reading stops (no fake news!)
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Life is for Living: Conversations With Coward’ Starring Simon Green
Sir Noël Peirce Coward is a cultural icon you may be surprised to know inspired Elton John, Sting and Paul McCartney to sing some of his songs.
Read More »Six Products to Make Your “Small” Business Appear “Big”
For most small businesses owners, there will come a time when the advantages to appearing bigger will be important. People on the outside associate “big” with “experienced” and “reliable.” Thankfully, these products let you enjoy the best of both worlds.
Read More »NCAA Fact or Fanatic: Athletes, Universities, and Crimes Part 2
it has become patently obvious that at Baylor, the safety of all its students was never the priority. The safety of those who played on Saturdays in McLane Stadium was the priority and the focus of the "culture" at Baylor University, and everyone bought into it.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Disgraced’ by Ayad Akhtar
It is no wonder that Akhtar's play won the 2013 Pulitzer for Drama as the writing delves deeply into racial and religious issues of being a non-White Muslim in America.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Paisley Sisters’ Christmas Special’ at the Roxie Theatre
This amusing spoof of those ubiquitous 1960s Christmas TV musical specials makes for a fun holiday outing.
Read More »Difference with a Distinction
Over the next four years we’ll all be making comparisons between the new Donald Trump presidency and the soon to be departed Barack Obama presidency.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Should We Fear Russia?’ by Dmitri Trenin
'Should We Fear Russia?' is intelligent, direct, and incredibly timely. Trenin calmly reasons out all the issues, showing us which fears to ignore and which ones we are not paying enough attention to.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley’ Starring Jake Broder
Are you down with being hip or are you uptight as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs?
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