Another from my husband:
"Ray doesn't read books—he reads shelves."
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Unschooling Thought for the Day
From my husband:
"Unschooling is like a school where the only subject is reading."
Certainly this summer, that is true. When they're not swimming, out and about with us, or playing with friends, my kids are in the hammock or on the couch reading big, fat books they keep in stacks on the floor next to beds, on tables, in bags brought home from the library. Hooray for having the time to read.
"Unschooling is like a school where the only subject is reading."
Certainly this summer, that is true. When they're not swimming, out and about with us, or playing with friends, my kids are in the hammock or on the couch reading big, fat books they keep in stacks on the floor next to beds, on tables, in bags brought home from the library. Hooray for having the time to read.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
ASK Reads - A Short Story Lover's Delight
I'm participating in this short story evening as a reader. This is the press release.
Arts Society of Kingston - ASK
97 Broadway in Kingston
July 17, 7-9pm
suggested donation: $5
What's life without stories? With this question in mind the Arts Society of Kingston presents ASK Reads; a program of short stories by local and international authors read by ASK's talented performers. On Thursday July 17, from 7- 9pm we will offer four short stories:
Our first story is a dark comedy which flies in the face of the notion that the creative life is "so romantic" as it exposes the relationship between a neurotic writer and his once muse - now wife. It will be read by the talented actor, writer and lyricist Gerrit Graham. Gerrit is known for his many roles in movies like Brian DePalma's "Greetings", and Robert Zemeckis' Used Cars; films in which he starred alongside Robert DeNiro and Kurt Russell respectively. He has also appeared on such television programs as Star Trek: Voyager , Law and Order and Seinfeld to mention only a few.
Next, we'll offer a touching and funny tale about a loving Jewish mother ( who happens to be an athiest ), her son the night club performer ( who could use a more religious mother right about now ) and God. This story, "God on Friday Night," by Irwin Shaw, will be read for us by Nancy Graham. Nancy is a writer and actor who, most recently, has appeared in the Cocoon Theatre's production of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekov. Another in a long line of talented people who call the Hudson Valley home, she is a resident of up-town Kingston where she lives with her family.
Then comes "Michael's Music" by Paul Cooper. One of ASK's talented member writers- as well as a talented actor- Paul's accomplishments include membership in the famed B.M.I Writer's Workshop under Lehman Engel. He also is the founder of the Hudson Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Music Theatre, and is the author of "Tales of Aunt Ida" published by ReallyReuben Publishing. His newest volume, "Six Modern Midrashim", is soon to be published. "Michael's Music" is a charming fantasy about a young boy who brings the music in his head to life - without the use of voice or instruments! The reaction of his audience is - to say the least - mixed.
And lastly, "Bistro Ouest" by Sidney Norinsky. Sid is another of ASK's splendid member writers who's work includes not only short stories, but also novels and - especially dear to his heart - plays. Sid's theatrical works have been performed at ASK's Tuesday night Playwrite's Lab, and we are fortunate that he has now contributed this short story for our evening of readings. 'Bistro Ouest' concernes a recently divorced man who - by what appears an almost magical coincidence - stumbles upon a group of like-minded characters in a newly opened French restaurant (Bistro Ouest). They appear to offer a kind of social cure to his troubled life. But who are these characters? And do they realy offer a cure?
'Bistro Ouest' will be read by Phillip Levine, the host of Colony Cafe's popular Open Mic Poetry. A skilled dancer, and a poet himself, Phillip is also an actor with extensive experience performing with local theater companies in a variety of productions from 'King Lear' to 'The Fantasticks'. He also has television and movie credits, having appeared in such varied productions as 'The American Revolution' for The History Channel wherein he portrayed Gen. Henry Clinton. And roles in such movies as 'Fear of Clowns 2', among many others.
Arts Society of Kingston - ASK
97 Broadway in Kingston
July 17, 7-9pm
suggested donation: $5
What's life without stories? With this question in mind the Arts Society of Kingston presents ASK Reads; a program of short stories by local and international authors read by ASK's talented performers. On Thursday July 17, from 7- 9pm we will offer four short stories:
Our first story is a dark comedy which flies in the face of the notion that the creative life is "so romantic" as it exposes the relationship between a neurotic writer and his once muse - now wife. It will be read by the talented actor, writer and lyricist Gerrit Graham. Gerrit is known for his many roles in movies like Brian DePalma's "Greetings", and Robert Zemeckis' Used Cars; films in which he starred alongside Robert DeNiro and Kurt Russell respectively. He has also appeared on such television programs as Star Trek: Voyager , Law and Order and Seinfeld to mention only a few.
Next, we'll offer a touching and funny tale about a loving Jewish mother ( who happens to be an athiest ), her son the night club performer ( who could use a more religious mother right about now ) and God. This story, "God on Friday Night," by Irwin Shaw, will be read for us by Nancy Graham. Nancy is a writer and actor who, most recently, has appeared in the Cocoon Theatre's production of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekov. Another in a long line of talented people who call the Hudson Valley home, she is a resident of up-town Kingston where she lives with her family.
Then comes "Michael's Music" by Paul Cooper. One of ASK's talented member writers- as well as a talented actor- Paul's accomplishments include membership in the famed B.M.I Writer's Workshop under Lehman Engel. He also is the founder of the Hudson Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Music Theatre, and is the author of "Tales of Aunt Ida" published by ReallyReuben Publishing. His newest volume, "Six Modern Midrashim", is soon to be published. "Michael's Music" is a charming fantasy about a young boy who brings the music in his head to life - without the use of voice or instruments! The reaction of his audience is - to say the least - mixed.
And lastly, "Bistro Ouest" by Sidney Norinsky. Sid is another of ASK's splendid member writers who's work includes not only short stories, but also novels and - especially dear to his heart - plays. Sid's theatrical works have been performed at ASK's Tuesday night Playwrite's Lab, and we are fortunate that he has now contributed this short story for our evening of readings. 'Bistro Ouest' concernes a recently divorced man who - by what appears an almost magical coincidence - stumbles upon a group of like-minded characters in a newly opened French restaurant (Bistro Ouest). They appear to offer a kind of social cure to his troubled life. But who are these characters? And do they realy offer a cure?
'Bistro Ouest' will be read by Phillip Levine, the host of Colony Cafe's popular Open Mic Poetry. A skilled dancer, and a poet himself, Phillip is also an actor with extensive experience performing with local theater companies in a variety of productions from 'King Lear' to 'The Fantasticks'. He also has television and movie credits, having appeared in such varied productions as 'The American Revolution' for The History Channel wherein he portrayed Gen. Henry Clinton. And roles in such movies as 'Fear of Clowns 2', among many others.
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