Recently it was freezing cold in our part of the great state of Texas. The wind whipping across the flat landscape only made it feel colder. Mom was at work and our son was wanting to have a fun day. Despite the cold we bundled up and headed out to the park in the mid-morning. While the sun was out there was no heat to speak of and the park was deserted. Not a single child to be seen. No one was jogging or out walking their dog. It was, to be quite clear, very cold. Our son had on … Continue reading →

I’m old. Well, I’m not that old, but I’ve forgotten about being a child. I’ve forgotten about being a kid and having fun. I’ve forgotten about the repercussions of trying new things and being frequently physically active. I’ve spent the last five years either on a stage (acting), in the house (directing, dramaturg-ing, etc.), or behind a book or computer screen learning and doing research. My life has revolved, largely, around sitting in a chair. As I spend more and more time with my son I spend less and less time in the chair (or, perhaps, I just spend the … Continue reading →