We’re not so evolved, we humans.

I didn’t know what to expect when I met Bo Eason.  I’d heard his one-man play, Runt of the Litter, a fictionalized version of his life as the the driven, younger brother of star NFL quarterback Tony Eason (whom I remember rooting for in the 80’s), was intense and graphic, so I imagined he’d needContinueContinue reading “We’re not so evolved, we humans.”

The seat of my pants isn’t creasing…

…and I finally figured out why.  I must have a steaming hot ass.”-Steve Martin, live at Walton Arts Center. Steve Martin came to town tonight.  Yeah, that Steve Martin.  The guy is, frankly, sickly talented.  Actor, comedian and…Grammy-winning banjo player?  You betcha.He played with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a terrific band in their own right,ContinueContinue reading “The seat of my pants isn’t creasing…”

Excellence does exist, actually.

Before I begin this entry, I’m going to acknowledge up front that some may see this post as snobbish and/or (gasp!) elitist.  I’m ok with that.   Honestly, if there are enough readers of this blog to even garner such an opinion, I’d be thrilled!Amid the daily grind, I still find myself pondering the greatContinueContinue reading “Excellence does exist, actually.”

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

Forget Christmas.There is no more spectacular time to be alive than right now, these two precious weeks in early spring.In New England and Wisconsin, these weeks would be months away.But here in Ar-kansas, we’ve got SPRING baby!  And for the first time in a while, I can say without doubt that it feels fantastic toContinueContinue reading “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”