November 14, 2016
Black Pig
After returning from my excursion to Portugal, friends have commented on my appearance. They’ve told…
November 7, 2016
Remembering the Words
One of my priorities for my trip to Portugal was to hear Fado as often…
Remembering the Words
One of my priorities for my trip to Portugal was to hear Fado as often…
November 1, 2016
Blanche DuBois Does Portugal
Maybe Tennessee Williams’s Streetcar heroine was on the right track when she said, “I’ve always…
October 10, 2016
From the Universe…with Love
Like running through my pre-theater ritual — the one where I check all the compartments…
October 4, 2016
A World of Post-It Notes
The other week, while I was adjusting my seat belt and situating myself in my…
September 19, 2016
Saying Goodbye
My good friend Lynne passed away this past weekend. She used to hate it when…
September 12, 2016
Better to Give
Recently, I traveled for a family event; a young cousin’s Bar Mitzvah. I don’t have…
September 5, 2016
Good Scents
On most Sunday mornings, I travel to the west part of The Loop to attend…