Since young boyhood, John has tried to be a compassionate person. He has been in love with the English language for as long as he can remember. His parents read to John and his siblings and told them stories. They had a small standing whiteboard with the alphabet surrounding the edges. John would choose lettersContinue reading “The Writing Life”
Tag Archives: Shakespeare
No Fear Shakespeare
This is my first episode. We had a bit of trouble with the sound but Dave and I had a fantastic conversation. I asked Dave to be my first guest because I’m in awe of his knowledge about the Shakespearean and the Elizabethan time period. It’s sad for both of us that his timeless workContinue reading “No Fear Shakespeare”
Unexpected Turns
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” Oscar Wilde “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt ratherContinue reading “Unexpected Turns”
Women’s Stories
“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” ~ Mark Anthony, The Beautiful Truth This week I’ve been immersed in stories. Dave, my acting friend, had auditions for Twelfth Night onContinue reading “Women’s Stories”
Reading Lessons
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~ Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.Continue reading “Reading Lessons”
Sage Woman Chronicles 