Holiday

  • Her Name Is Mother

    There are moments in each of our lives that stand out—memories that echo. Not because they are the most important things that ever happened, but because something about them stays with you longer than you expect. I mentioned my family… Continue reading

    Her Name Is Mother
  • Rub-A-Dub-Dubby

    The calendar is packed with wonderfully wacky, delightfully odd holidays—some official, some unofficial, and some that make you stop mid-scroll and ask, “Who the hell came up with this?” Take Talk Like a Pirate Day—the magical 24-hour period when it’s… Continue reading

    Rub-A-Dub-Dubby
  • ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

    While my house is nearly two centuries old, there is no chimney from which to hang stockings with care. The house has its quirks—squeaky floorboards, stubborn doors, and absolutely no exact right angles—details familiar to anyone who lives in a… Continue reading

    ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
  • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

    Several weeks ago, I arrived at Sellersville Theater in the early afternoon. I was there to work a show I’d been looking forward to for months—one I’d even circled in my calendar. You see, I still keep a large, neatly… Continue reading

    Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
  • Fool For A Day

    There’s a certain magic in laughter—a kind of alchemy that transforms even the most ordinary moments into something unforgettable. Charlie Chaplin once said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted,” and I can’t help but agree. It’s not just… Continue reading

    Fool For A Day