The Dr. Phillips Society has done great good for Orlando and the arts, but a new development around the new Arts Center has me greatly worried.  It seems that the folks at the Dr. Phillips Center may not be allowing the Broadway Series to bring touring shows to the new arena.  Instead they are proposing [...]

I voted today!  It was exciting to cast my ballot because I feel so much is at stake in this election -- in many different ways, but especially for gays and lesbians. I've been doing some canvassing, going door to door and meeting many people I would never normally encounter.  Through this process I've learned [...]

I always appreciate how a few very wise words from a smart thinker can bolster my spirits.  Lately I have much appreciation for the work of Friedrich Nietzsche. I have just finished reading the wonderful book "The Consolations of Philosophy" by Alain de Botton.  (You can find the book on Amazon HERE)  I had previously [...]

Recently I said "Happy Holidays" to someone in the gym and they were offended that I had not said "Merry Christmas."  I guess I got in the habit of this more inclusive greeting years ago, but have never intended it to in any way take away from the central celebration of Christmas in our culture. [...]

The devil really is in the details.  Often at a band competition the difference from one group to another is the level of detail that is in the show.  Judges have told me that they responded to these details strongly, giving them the sense that a show was more complete and professional.  Higher scores were [...]

Workouts and exercise can be addicting, and many hardcore gym rats and bodybuilders have a hard time taking time off.  It is completely logical that your body needs time to recover from workouts, so it also stands to reason that looking at the BIG picture, your body would need some significant rest from time to [...]

We lost a member of our family last Friday.  Sally, our beloved Bichon Frise, is not with us and we are missing her terribly.  Two days before Christmas I took her to the vet because she was breathing a little strange and I didn't want her to get sick over the long holiday weekend.  After [...]