I miss John Prine. John Prine could combine the innocence and humor of a twelve year old boy with the empathy and sage wisdom gathered over a lifetime of experience. April 7, 2020 For me, John Prine was the heart of Nashville, the reason I came to this city, my teacher, my songwriting hero, my […]
[UC#4] Pieces of April Pieces of April is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. Marking Hedges’ directorial debut, the film stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson. The film follows April (Holmes), as she attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged […]
No discussion of Götterdämmerung would be complete without checking in with the B&B: Bugs and Broom. Bugs As Brünnhilde Come on, Gov. Abbott – we know you laughed at this as a kid. Live High School Performance based on What’s Opera, Doc? The Making of…. Broom-Hilda So many connections! Götterdämmerung=> Brunhilda => Bugs Bunny => […]
WLBOTT welcomes all Newcomers to Planet Earth! November 2nd, 2023 To help you get started, here are some fun facts from history for November 2nd. 1755 You share a birthday with Marie-Antoinette, the queen consort of King Louis XVI of France (1774–93). First of all, what is a “queen consort”? A queen consort is the […]
To help fight the collective amnesia, maybe this will help to jog some memories….
Many years ago, I found myself alone, driving cross country on an obligatory (and ultimately pointless) journey, when I passed through a city on the interstate. A sign appeared: “This Lane Does Not Exist”. Wow – that was weird – do I merge left? Am I on the shoulder? A short time later, again the […]
We’re preparing our 2024 Lenten menu, and the question of corned beef came up. [Michael] O’Leary will enjoy his corned beef on Friday with a clear conscience — thanks to a special dispensation from another Irish-American, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee. Dolan is among dozens of bishops — from Green Bay, Wis., to Arlington, Va., […]
[dedicated to the poetry lovers among the LLI and the Elders of WLBOTT] Curated poetry memes for your enjoyment.
So…. Let’s talk about Orpheus. This was all new to me, but it turned into an interesting rabbit hole. Orpheus – the man, the myth, the legend. According to ancient Greek mythology, he was musician, poet, and all round adventurer. His music could tame the wild beasts, and even stones. The legend probably had its […]