This group is going to present a digital production of “Meet Me in St. Louis” but before that, on December 1 at 7:00 PM EST, one-time only, there is this opportunity, which I have grabbed: Irish Repertory Theatre is proud to present a reading of Plaguey Hill, a new work by Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Paul Muldoon, read by Tony
This, this is good for the soul. ❤
This event tomorrow is worth sharing. I cannot attend am hoping to hear about it or watch a recording… Here is a link to the registration: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0H5kGYgMRY7Oi4l
This afternoon I watched a matinee performance from the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC, “On Beckett/In Screen” conceived and performed by Bill Irwin. It is a masterclass in Beckett performance. There are more performances, if you’re interested. You can find the information here: https://irishrep.org/ 75 minutes of Beckett and Beckett commentary. Just right.
Give yourself five minutes for this. Wonderful animation, stunning poem. What a gift.
We picked olives today and I turned another garden bed. The colors are worth sharing as these days shorten. The brightness of the olives in their fresh brine makes me happy.
My friend Francis died a year ago on Oct 31st. I talked about him on the radio with Brian (LINK) and with fellow reader Kate – who just had a baby! (LINK) – I am missing Francis and am reading this poem he wrote–
This fascinating book was on my list for months and I finally made time for it. I had expected mostly natural history and discussion of eel biology but this book is so much more. Memoir. Philosophy. Praise of those who brought the science forward. For thousands of years eels, in their various stages of development,
To make a garden grow is to love.To keep a community alive is to love.Create and grow gardens.Dance in them.Raise the Vibration with your hands and bodies.RISE FOR WOMEN AND MOTHER EARTH One Billion Rising is a movement standing up against Gender Based Violence and all violence and I have been participating in it since
If you haven’t heard of City of Asylum – https://cityofasylum.org/ – you should check this organization out! I have visited their physical location in Pittsburgh, PA — such a cool place. This event celebrating Elena Ferrante made me think of y’all so I’m putting a link to the event here: