There is an Asian restaurant a little north of me I’ve been visiting for 10 or 15 years. You know, a daily variety of hot plates; Kung Pau, broccoli and beef, teriyaki chicken, etc. I’ve watched the owners kids grow up; they now serve me. I stopped into for a late lunch and the son,… Continue reading LIKE MIKE
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TILTING AT WINDMILLS
TILTING AT WINDMILLS Its been a challenging week. Existential ramifications, perhaps. See last Sunday, I noticed water leaking onto the kitchen floor from beneath my sink. Turns out my garbage disposal’s bottom had rusted out…the third in 26 years. I’ve lived here since ’94 and have installed the past replacements. Went online and discovered Home… Continue reading TILTING AT WINDMILLS
WOMEN
As we hunker down, reflect upon this. 2020, right? Modernity. No shortage of beefs, past and present. Slavery. Native American Genocide. Hitler. Pol Pot. Idi Amin. As a senior American man of color, I can appreciate the progress made during my life….as well as ground surrendered. In time to come I’ll address that… Let’s stay… Continue reading WOMEN
TIMING
I cannot BEGIN to describe my envy regarding this unique artistic experience! Created by Joe Papp, Shakespeare In The Park is a treasured tradition for New Yorkers. But to invite non-performers to act beside professionals! THAT is singular! What a rush! I’ve attended many summer performances…but was invited to participate just once. It was 1979.… Continue reading TIMING
TRIGGER
A very similar encounter happened to me on a NYC street, Easter Sunday morning, 1979. VP Kirchner and I both survived…but that malfunction was the trigger for my PTSD, 10 years AFTER Vietnam. I’m sure she will seek help…but you can appreciate just how traumatic such an event would be. Argentina’s vice-president has narrowly avoided… Continue reading TRIGGER
2016
Well this was a YEAR, boys and girls. Lot of us are happy to see it wind to a close! But as we approach our own Wrap Party, it’s best to find the good in ANY time well spent. 😉 2016 included outings for fundraisers and my devotion to advocacy for veterans. I continue to… Continue reading 2016
WE. DO. NOT. KNEEL.
It was a glorious run. The media had begun to drink their own kool-aid, going from skeptical to giddy in a matter of hours. After all, Serena HAD just vanquished the 2nd seeded woman! It was clear to me, early on, this would be about gas…and after Serena failed to close out the first set,… Continue reading WE. DO. NOT. KNEEL.
NARCISSISM
A friend recently asked me a direct question. “What is wrong with tRump, that man?” I responded, “He is a narcissist.” I now realize that is not adequate. Relatively few people appreciate the real world consequences of this condition. So today I wrote my friend this: Hi XXXXX, You’d asked me a question the other… Continue reading NARCISSISM
INTERVIEW: THE FRESNO BEE 2009 The Piano Lesson
Veteran actor draws from deep well of experience You might not recognize Tucker Smallwood’s name. But there’s a good chance the voice is familiar. Same with the face. Maybe even the eyebrows. Just ask Bryttani McGhee, a theater arts student at California State University, Fresno, who appears with Smallwood in the current production of… Continue reading INTERVIEW: THE FRESNO BEE 2009 The Piano Lesson
OZ SCOTT
I have just returned from an evening at the DGA (Directors Guild of America) honoring one of my oldest and dearest friends in this world, Oz Scott. I say oldest meaning duration, for I am several years older. To be present for this event has been unspeakably satisfying for me, to see SO MANY accomplished… Continue reading OZ SCOTT