Limping Towards Surgery ~ Part I, The X-Ray Tech

A few days ago I met with yet another orthopedist in the hopes of resolving my hip issue once and for all.  At this point, I’m tired of talking about it, tired of thinking about it and tired of hurting over it.  I just want it resolved.  The time has come to cut it out, scrape it clean, staple it down and sew it up.  I just want to get back to my life as I know it.

The first thing Dr. New Orthopedist wanted to do was take his own x-rays.  My previous x-rays were taken three months ago and were therefore deemed “too old.”  I needed “more current” images.  I think this is code for “I don’t trust your previous doctor,” but whatever.  I want him to be comfortable treating me and if [continue reading...]

To Kill a Mockingbird

A little Sunday morning iconic Hollywood dad brought to you by Gregory Peck.

Orchestra Warm-Up

A little Sunday morning anticipation brought to you by artists about to create.

Married to the Mob

A little Saturday morning remember Married to the Mob? brought to you by the cast of Married to the Mob.

If You Could Read My Mind ~ Viola Wills

A little Saturday morning disco realness brought to you by Viola Wills.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

A little Sunday morning it’s the day of the Tonys y’all! brought to you by the original company of Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Jean Stapleton ~ Edith Stands Up to Archie

A little Saturday morning wonderful acting brought to you by Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton.

George Carlin ~ You Have No Rights

A little Saturday morning genius brought to you by George Carlin.

Gregory Gardner & Me, Part II ~ It Hurts So Good

Sometimes all the stars align.  And sometimes one of those stars is a black hole.  Singular, yet powerful enough to fuck up all the other stars.

I had the perfect job.  Doing an incredible show.  At a great theatre.  With inspiring and talented friends.  Performing a role I’ve been wanting to perform since 1985.  (Click here to read about my journey with the show, “A Chorus Line,” and the character of Greg.)  And it all just fell in my lap.  Boom.  Perfect.

How often does that happen?

Apparently never.  There was one tiny detail ~ one black hole ~ lurking in the background ~ that pulled it all apart.  My hip.  My hip, which I’m told is all used up and which has been causing me pain for the past four and a [continue reading...]

Dear Sheriff Wolfinger ~

Dear Sheriff Wolfinger ~

I came across your quote regarding the Boy Scouts lifting their ban on openly gay scouts under 18 in today’s blogosphere:

“It would be inappropriate for the sheriff’s office to sponsor an organization that is promoting a lifestyle that is in violation of state law,” Sheriff Ben Wolfinger said.

Sodomy is against the law in Idaho, he added.

Sheriff Wolfinger, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that you’re confused.  Very, very confused.

First of all, on June 26, 2003, the US Supreme Court struck down Idaho’s sodomy law in its landmark Lawrence v Texas decision.  Forgive me if I’m speaking out of turn here, but isn’t it pretty much your job to know the law?  I can only imagine that if your own job has you stumped, your head must be positively spinning by [continue reading...]