February 2023 – Muttering Retreats

Another Sip of Whiskey

The charming folks of The Whiskey Charmers were gracious enough to use my photo on their main social media pages. Yet it doesn’t compare to the tremendous gift they gave us on Saturday night at the Bowlero Lounge, of an incredibly soulful and energized full-band performance, no cover charge. Welcome to the magic that isContinueContinue reading “Another Sip of Whiskey”

Golden Slumbers

Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter

Hello Friday

Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter

Okay to not be Okay

Zoe and I are handling Child #2’s return to Michigan State campus today about as well as can be expected. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter

Spartan Strong

When my son decided to go to MSU, I immediately went online and ordered an MSU garden flag. Out of character for me — I’m a minimalist and hardly even decorate the interior of my house, let alone the landscaping — but for this, I would make an exception. I can see this flag inContinueContinue reading “Spartan Strong”

Rehearsal Prep

This rehearsl prep period is sponsored by a jam session with string musicians. Berkley Coffee comes in for the win, yet again. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

All Is Well

Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

I Often Repeat Repeat Myself

One of the less visible aspects of preparing a stageplay is the number of times a director reads the script in advance. Over the past several months of preparing for “Flung”, I have been reading. One for pleasure, two for critique, three for story, four for arcs. Five, six, seven, and eight for production dilemmasContinueContinue reading “I Often Repeat Repeat Myself”

The Many Guitar Faces of Dylan Dunbar

Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

Tonight’s Entertainment

I’ve never quite been able to master the art of script analysis without some kind of music in the background. The experience is even better when live musicians provide said melodious ambiance. My thanks to the folks who braved the cold and snow flurries to perform at tonight’s Open Stage at Berkley Coffee, and helpedContinueContinue reading “Tonight’s Entertainment”