Last top-five list I think, for posterity, as we close out the year together. Thanks for reading. 1. “Creative Play Direction” by Robert Cohen2. “How to Tell A Story” by Meg Bowles3. “The Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams4. “Putting it Together: How Steven Sondheim and I Created Sunday in the Park with George”Continue reading “2022 Favorites – Books”
Monthly Archives: December 2022
2022 Favorites – One Season Wonders
There was a time when I felt like telling a succinct story on the small screen in about a dozen episodes, with no further attempt to expand the universe or keep the beats perpetually coming, was a lost art. 2022 turned me around. I actually have more shows that I could squeeze into a top-fiveContinue reading “2022 Favorites – One Season Wonders”
2022 Favorites – TV Series
Continuing my self-imposed 2022 review of on-screen entertainment, moving on from the big screen to the small. I started making a top-five list of all episodic TV, but it was too much, so I’ve chosen the saner path of splitting this up. Today will be TV series (either there has been or there will beContinue reading “2022 Favorites – TV Series”
2022 Favorites – Film
Because work is tres slow this week but I’m stuck here covering for my teammates, and many of my social streams are filling up with Top-5 lists, I have decided to try it out this year and see if it fits. Today I’ll provide my top-5 most joyful cinematic experiences. I have watched dozens ofContinue reading “2022 Favorites – Film”
A Propos
Forget about Christmas – Zoe’s favorite holiday is definitely Boxing Day. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro
That Familiar Feeling
Normally it takes a lot of catnip and cajoling for Farkle to get used to any new cat toys in the house, but I think he’s finally getting the hang of it. Or rather, I am. Corrugated cardboard definitely won Christmas this year. Happy holidays to all! Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
O Brother, There Art Thou
One of my favorite shots that I’ve gotten of these two rascals recently. I don’t want to tarnish the absolute treasure that is Zoe’s expression with any attempt to explain it, so I’ll just leave it with this song that is inexplicably running through my head right now: We’re for each otherLike a wop ba-baContinue reading “O Brother, There Art Thou”
Mind Not the Mocking
“Do you have anything N/A?” I asked my server while waiting for my parents to arrive. This wasn’t the first time I asked this question, and it won’t be the last. I’m working on identifying triggers for some icky health stuff, and reducing alcohol is an obvious choice. Plus it’s a lot easier to dealContinue reading “Mind Not the Mocking”
Solsticing
In honor of the darkest day of the year, and as an eternal lover of the dynamics of great storytelling, today I’ll simply post one of my favorite poems about the dark night of the soul. I have been one acquainted with the night.I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.I have outwalked theContinue reading “Solsticing”
The Most Wonderful Shop of the Year
As someone who kinda gets grumpy when I have to go shopping, I feel uniquely qualified to say: Robot Supply and Repair is the ultimate best. Period. I almost don’t want to give away what makes this place so awesome, because the reveal as I walked in the door without knowing anything about it —Continue reading “The Most Wonderful Shop of the Year”
Muttering Retreats 