Hello, It's Me

It has been awhile, dear readers. Too long. I am right in the middle of student teaching, and time for anything beyond reading, grading papers, and attending meetings doesn't exist. I can't complain, though; teaching is incredible, and I am grateful to be able to do it.

I just wanted to say hi. I hope to get caught up on my favorite blogs and try to post a little more often here. You know how life gets -- you gotta remember to take time to smell the roses, and all that. Here's hoping you all are enjoying the tail end of summer!!

Scenes from the Heartland

My love of William Inge's 'Picnic' began exactly ten years ago. I was a freshman in college, and it was the first show of the season. I had my heart set on the role of Rosemary, but it just didn't work out that time around. I did, however, get to try my hand at the technical side of theatre. It turned out to be the best role I ever lost out on...being on the other side truly made me love theatre that much more.

Ten years have passed, and I still love that show, as well as the movie version of it. As I celebrate Labor Day today, I am reminded of the slice of Americana that is William Inge's 'Picnic.' I have become a rather cynical American in recent years, but art such as this helps me remember America as it once was...innocent and full of integrity.

Below are two clips: one is a YouTube montage of the film, and one conveys one of the most electric, romantic scenes ever captured on film. Enjoy!

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