Time flies. It is hard to believe the Jim Henson/Frank Oz classic The Dark Crystal was released 35 years ago. In May, Netflix announced a forthcoming series from the Henson Creative Shop, based on the original film and scheduled to begin production this fall. The 10-episode series is described as a prequel to the 1982 … Read more
Comparisons are NOT something individuals should make of themselves. I wish it were. I’d be telling you I am second only to Will Rogers in terms of political satire. But I’ll wait for someone else to make that observation. And, I readily admit, I’m not holding my breath waiting for that to happen. In … Read more
It’s 2017. One would think the United States (or South Korea) could produce recording equipment that accurately captures what is being said. But it appears that is not the case. I know! I know! You’re wondering what triggered this post and where could he possibly be heading. Patience, dear reader. Actually, it was the … Read more
I have always believed life experiences make us wiser. In my own case, growing up in the segregated South shaped my views about and support of civil rights. As a young boy, observing African-Americans being required to watch AAA baseball games from the “colored” section in right field left an indelible impression on my psyche. We … Read more
Something had been gnawing at me. But I could not quite put my finger on it. I had to draw on my creative process, especially the observation skills. I needed to remember it’s not always what you see. Sometimes, it’s more important what you don’t see. And there it “wasn’t.” From his first day on … Read more