Memories of my father are often set to music. And his birthday finds me musing on why the singer Rosemary Clooney held such a unique place in his heart.
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As the election nears, I appeal to the “Dad” in each of us—hoping it will bring more sensible thinking to the voting booth.
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Missing this brilliant comedy during Pride Month would be a tragedy.
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When a production’s ambitions are bigger than its heart.
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At 95, the soprano charms me still.
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The Secretary of Transportation’s happy adoption news belies an unsettling truth.
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Counting down my top 10 moments as I reflect on the theater’s return.
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“Essential.” “A Queen.” And for many white Americans of my generation, our first Black History teacher.
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A treasure trove of music finds me playing an otherworldy game of “Name That Tune.”
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Prohibition’s Grand Dame, Texas Guinan, was born on this day in 1884.
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When humility, deference and gratitude equal leadership.
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Musing on a life-long love of food… and new-found love of cooking.
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Rabbit tales of legends and laughter.
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A prayer for the true American in all of us.
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An ode to the audio book.
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A chance to consider where movie-going is going.
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You stood tall, when it was hard to remember what America stood for.
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A public servant, a private artist & a virtual festival.
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