Front Row Center By Michael Warren Greetings! By Tom Dudzick Directed by Peggy Lord Chilton Watching Greetings! is like receiving a Hallmark card. While the intention is good, the expression is trite. And this play could have been so much more – Tom Dudzick has taken some really promising material and ended up …
Several Reasons To Keep Reading 1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married.The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, “I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.” 3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was …
Carole Roberson —1941-2011— IN MEMORIAM Carole “Fritzi” (Miller) Roberson departed this world Friday, December 2, 2011 from her beloved second home in Ajijic, Mexico. Born in 1941 in Chicago, IL and raised in Gobles, MI, she was a Graduate of Western Michigan and Shippensburg Universities. She’ll be remembered as an astute business woman, a rabid …
Focus on Art By Rob Mohr robmohr@gmail.com David Mendoza -The Subtle Art of Protest David Mendoza, one of the most creative, provocative painters I have interviewed for Focus on Art, has forced me to look hard at the cost of being a discerning artist. “I am searching for a rationale for my art. Because my …
Migration By Bill Frayer Margarita Publishing, 2011, 91 Pages ISBN: 978-0-9647314-4-8 Reviewed by Mel Goldberg One of Ajijic’s most accomplished poets, Bill Frayer, has published a new book of poetry, Migration, which takes its place alongside his others, Sacred Lake and Agave Blood. This new book of poetry takes the reader on a journey similar …
You Must Close The Door And Move On By Roger Johnson He called her often, oh far and wide, Said he wanted her right by his side, Another woman was with him and kept The bed warm on the side where he slept. You must close the door and move on. She wanted to …
The Poets’ Niche By Mark Sconce msconce@gmail.com Octavio Paz (1914-1998) When the cathedral bells tolled that April evening in 1998, Mexicans soon learned the sad news about their remarkable native son. The poet genius, Octavio Paz, then nearly 85, had finally passed away. Black-bordered obituaries recounted the highlights: Mexican diplomat, playwright, essayist, Paz was …
Never Sell Signed Books By Mel Goldberg I sold my autographed books at the Bookman’s Used Book store in Flagstaff. I hated to do it but I got over $300 which really helped. I started walking back to my car, wondering why used book stores always seem to be in older parts of town. …
Get The Facts! Submitted by Beverly Bandler (Ed. Note: As someone said recently, “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion—but not their own set of facts.” In this political season, perhaps the following internet sites will help us all to make wiser decisions.) * Annenberg Political Fact Check http://www.factcheck.org/ A project …
Anyone Can Train Their Dog By Art Hess Five Steps To A Great Dog My wife often tells me “not everyone wants to be a dog trainer” and for the most part I have to agree but I still feel that if people would commit just a little more regular effort they would avoid …
