Category: writing

And Gutenberg Lived Here: Of Tarzan, La Brea, And The New Mastadons.

This week all the hoopla started for the release of the new Tarzan film. With champagne dinner and gala premiere. I assume in white tie and loin cloth. And since it is school vacation here, the kids, privy to such info faster than we are, are sitting in the trees and practicing the Tarzan yell. … Continue reading And Gutenberg Lived Here: Of Tarzan, La Brea, And The New Mastadons. →

And Gutenberg Lived Here: Does That Sleigh Have Brake Lights, Mr Claus?

When you decide, out of some strange form of craziness, probably having to do with musicians' overwork, due to the holiday season, to take part in a project to write on a pre-fixed topic,, somehow you know that: no matter what the topic was SUPPOSED to be, it will turn out different than you thought, … Continue reading And Gutenberg Lived Here: Does That Sleigh Have Brake Lights, Mr Claus? →

Of Shavians, Diets, And Oat Cuisine

A couple of days ago, I got in a discussion with a very interesting, and down-to-earth writer, GrannyMar Who writes of memories, joyful moments, and with a downright respect of solid and decent food. That got me thinking. Standard in our home, was always a simple, honest meal of tomatoes, cottage cheese, beans, and applesauce. … Continue reading Of Shavians, Diets, And Oat Cuisine →

Uncomfortable Situations: And If You Thought THAT Was Bizarre…

The Helmsley, aka Writers' Den, hint for this week is: Uncomfortable situations. Hmmm... In my life? Where to start. Sleeping: A mother, father, three kids, two dogs, cat, canary, and the chicken... defrosting in the sink and dragged over, and into the bed, by the cat. Probably in case we get hungry in the night. … Continue reading Uncomfortable Situations: And If You Thought THAT Was Bizarre… →

A Winter of Forests In Winter

I got a note today from the Writers's Den that they want me and a whole lot of other people, I suspect, to write on A Forest In Winter. Why not? I wood therefore I am. So anyway, there are a lot of forests out there: actors: Forest Whitaker Forrest Tucker both fun to watch … Continue reading A Winter of Forests In Winter →

And Gutenberg Lived Here: Sunday In The Park With George

"White. A blank page or canvas. The challenge: bring order to the whole, through design,  composition, tension, balance, light, and harmony." Sunday in the Park With George. The musical. by Stephen Sondheim. Based on the George Seurat painting "Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte." Both have always fascinated me. Singly. But what fascinates me … Continue reading And Gutenberg Lived Here: Sunday In The Park With George →

And Gutenberg Lived Here: Geek Humor And Me

As most of the people who read my blog know, I'm married to a mathematician. Gasp That implies two things. One: at every party if you want to talk to someone you have to circulate. Alone. And two: If you are a at a party, unless you happen to be hosting it yourself, everyone there … Continue reading And Gutenberg Lived Here: Geek Humor And Me →

Synesthesia: Not wasting Human Resources

Some time ago I suggested, and wrote a piece for the FLBC on, a topic that has always fascinated me: synesthesia. With the idea in mind that, since everyone has something that sets him apart, some kind of special talent, or gift, or just an innate goodness that the world needs more of today, we … Continue reading Synesthesia: Not wasting Human Resources →

And Gutenberg Lived Here: Favorite Book or Film?

I admit it. I'm a book junky. I read them in all places, at all times of the day or night. Tea and books were made for each other. They almost make up for all the junk you have to do till you get to that point in your day. And as for books, bathtubs, … Continue reading And Gutenberg Lived Here: Favorite Book or Film? →