Both shocking and hilarious, this episode of 'Mad Men' is arguably the most memorable of all.
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South by Southwest Music Festival: Closing Thoughts on SXSW 2015
Despite the high cost of attending SXSW, I think it’s more than worth it. For networkers, it’s a no-brainer for the level of access it provides to many industry movers and shakers. For music fans, the ease of meeting many speakers and potentially seeing many artists and bands up close is quite extraordinary.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Community’ – “Queer Studies & Advanced Waxing”
'Community' misses an opportunity at another disaster-type episode, but does finally reveal The Dean's sexuality!
Read More »Book Review: ‘Journey with an Angel’ by Lisa Ulshafer
I invite everyone to read 'Journey with an Angel' with an open mind to see whether Ulshafer’s words stir their hearts.
Read More »Good Friday – Thinking About Crosses That We All Bear
In everyday life we are all called to carry our own crosses. Some may not be a literal 300 pounds, but these worries, fears, and troubles can seem overwhelming.
Read More »Mars-One: Would You Sign-On For A One-Way Trip to Mars?
Dying is going to happen whether you are here or on Mars. I don’t see myself as dying on Mars; I see myself as living on Mars.
Read More »Music Review: Van Morrison – ‘Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue’
This re-working of Van Morrison songs as duets with famous friends is loose, relaxed, and a joy to hear.
Read More »Jazz Potpourri: Art Pepper, Julie Lyon Quintet, Michael Snow and Thollem McDonas, and More
Here are quick takes on a mix of jazz albums you might have missed.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ the Musical
Beauty and the Beast, the musical based on the 1991 animated film of the same name, is running at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre from 21 March to 3 May 2015. With a book by Linda Woolverton, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, and with …
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Money Lab’ Conceived and Curated by Edward Einhorn
What is the value of art to the souls of an audience? This fascinating show presents the dilemma of art vs. life's necessities. Which does our culture deem more valuable? Which do we deem more valuable?
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