‘God Of Carnage’ is a creative, chaotic ride
The audience is in for quite a ride with the 2009 Tony Award winning play “God Of Carnage” by prolific French playwright Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Rick Lombardo. There is nothing to do but fasten your seat belt because it is going to be a bumpy ride with the air bags popping all over the place. Picture Virginia Wolfe paired with Godzilla Eats Manhattan and you have what plays out in this comedy, which has been translated into 35 languages and performed around the world.
Scarcity helps us appreciate that which we take for granted
"One good husband is worth two good wives, for the scarcer things are, the more they are valued."
Creating the perfect home office
Gone are the days when you only had the choice of a desk and chair for your home office. Today's home office furnishings options are all but endless. So, first things first! As with any decorating project, you first need to determine what you want to accomplish in your new home office, and then match those needs with the right furnishings.
Bowl ads with dogs both hit and miss
Ah, Super Bowl weekend. Let the parties begin! More importantly, let those television commercials begin! Last year, a pug with a passion for Doritos made the top 10 list for commercial success, along with a group of dogs throwing a party and serving Bud Light. This year, we'll have rottweilers and Doritos, and a chorus of dogs with Volkswagens. All designed to make us laugh while we go out and buy their brand.
Mustard flowers bring fields of gold to the valley
Just when you think our South Valley can’t get any lovelier now that our golden hills have turned green, out of the cold and rain of winter (well, sort of—it’s been a strange year!) burst forth brilliant yellow flowers spreading like soft coverlets over our hills and vales.
South Valley plays role in upcoming Supreme Court decision
The next time you happen to pass through a South Valley railroad
Soft-shell crabs, a seasonal seafood par excellence
We don't typically think of seafood as seasonal. Some forms of salmon, sea bass, crustaceans and lobster are available in supermarkets year-round.
Book investigates truth of Gospel
I recently reviewed a book by scholar Reza Aslan that attempted to prove the orthodox view of Jesus of Nazareth is mistaken. Indeed, he says church officials repackaged Jesus’ story to make it more appealing to first century gentiles and Roman authorities.
Getting Out: Nature is the best medicine
Ryan was defiant, angry and was dabbling in an abundance of risky behaviors. He wandered the streets when he should have been in school. He had little motivation and less self-esteem. Ryan was sixteen years old and headed for trouble.




