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Musical Musings – Love Moves in Mysterious Ways
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I first discovered Julia Fordham when I saw the movie, “The Butcher’s Wife” back in the early 90s. Perhaps it was the hopeless romantic in me that was so drawn to this song. I waited through the credits to see…
Shakespeare Reimagined
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Dedicated to some of the funniest writers on OS. And to quote another Shakespeare character: If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended— That you have but slumbered here While these visions did appear. And this…
Musical Musings – Bohemian Rhapsody
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I’ve been listening to Queen for as long as I can remember. In fact, I was probably listening to them when I was still in the womb. They are a favorite in my family and many days of my childhood…
“Let the light of my eyes guide you…”
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Ah, summer. The time of year when families pack up the car and head off for adventures in the wilderness. I mean, who doesn’t love camping? Me. Frankly, I could live the rest of my life without camping again and…
Musical Musings – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Despite the fantastic nature of the subject, which might turn off many people, Buffy the Vampire Slayer was great television. The characters were complex, the stories were well written, and there was some great dialog. The musical episode, “Once More…
Musical Musings – Andrew Lloyd Webber Love Trio
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Music is a valuable part of our lives. It can comfort us when we are sad, bring us joy, make us laugh, move us in a way that nothing else can. Whether it’s the lyrics, the melody, or the memories…
I Am More Than My Gender
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How often do we make judgments about people based purely on their gender? I have personally been on the receiving end of such judgments many times recently, and have felt insulted as a result. Am I too sensitive to such…
How is More Love in the World a Bad Thing?
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This post has been fermenting in my head for awhile now. With recent news headlines about the sexuality of Elena Kagan, whether gay actors can realistically play a straight character, and the pope once again denouncing gay marriage, I think…
They Come at Night
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I awoke with a start. Something in the air just didn’t feel…right. Looking around the bedroom, I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. I got out of bed and slowly made my way out of the room into the…