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The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa Written by Alison Carey Adapted from the play by William Shakespeare I cannot recall walking out at intermission at Oregon Shakespeare Festival before, but unless I … Continue reading →

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On Dirty, Thieving Politicians

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Galen

In our negative narrative world,  the dirty, thieving politicians are all deserving only of scorn, criticism, and abuse.  Members of Congress are out-of-touch, corrupt, pandering, and stupid buffoons.  The ones we vote for are only the of lesser of two … Continue reading →

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Why We Cannot Ticket Cars Enough to Stop Pedestrian Deaths

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Galen

I make no excuses for fast-driving, red-light-running, I-yield-to-no-one-drivers. I do not minimize the pain caused by aggressive and distracted operators of cars, trucks, SUVs, or MUNI buses. But folks! We have to move beyond the eco-politics paradigm where pedestrians are … Continue reading →

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Maureen McGovern at the Rrazz Room

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Galen

The curse of the Rrazz Room Cabaret is that its runs are so short that you cannot tell people of great performances there before they are over.  We enjoyed Maureen McGovern there last night immensely, but she’s gone after tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Seagull

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon Opening Performance, February 26, 2012 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Seagull Written by Anton Chekhov Adapted and Directed by Libby Appel A three-word summary review of Seagull:  unfortunate play selection. Everything about this production was well done.  The … Continue reading →

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