Day: January 7, 2015

Homage to Teachers

General Constance Greene. Lieutenant Colonel Joan Colaprete. Those are the names of the two “teachers” in my life. Both high school English teachers. Both members of the legion of “teachers” we all hopefully remember from our childhoods throughout the course of our lives. Both were strong and unrelenting. Both eccentric and inspiring. They set the …

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ECHOES OF THE CITY: Walking

The moving experience Moving in the city, moving in autonomous fashion, not driving or being driven, but mostly walking: exposed to weather, to traffic, to others while being subject to topography and ground condition. Walking produces a complete environmental experience from “sole to soul,” albeit relative to gender, age, season, type of neighbourhood walked, etc. …

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Bradley Cooper Shines in ‘Elephant Man’ Role, But ….

Two current productions reflect a growing Broadway trend: all-star vehicles in their third Main Stem incarnation. The Elephant Man and A Delicate Balance are established dramatic fare in limited runs headlined by surefire box-office champs. They are satisfying evenings, but only the latter challenges its audience. I have reviewed both, and begin this week by …

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