This is footage of the sitzprobe of a show I’m working on in San Francisco called The Hippest Trip-The Soul Train Musical. For those that don’t know, A sitzprobe is a term used in the theater and opera world to refer to the first rehearsal where the cast and orchestra come together to practice the…
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Lost in the Woods: How My Son and I Became Wilderness Warriors
My son and I recently decided to go on a hiking adventure, leaving the mean streets of New York City behind for the beautiful Silver Mine Lake. It’s a 3.8-mile trail near Bear Mountain in Harriman State Park. At first, the hike was peaceful, and we enjoyed the surroundings. We felt like explorers, looking…
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Remembering Dr. Bioh: Thoughts On An Exceptional Doctor And A Reminder To Live Life to the Fullest
Life is a precious gift that can be unexpectedly fleeting. I remember when my girlfriend Bryn introduced me to Dr. Bioh years ago. I soon realized why she regarded him as the best primary care doctor in NYC. I had an opportunity to schedule my first physical with him several years ago. During the appointment,…
Read moreKangol Kid and Me
I found this photo in my albums while looking for a particular picture. It made me a little sad. I met Kangol Kid at a National Parents Organization event back in 2019. He was there to speak about fatherhood and the family court system, as was I. When I met him, I was surprised but…
Read moreFree CDs in Times Square: Because Everyone Needs More Coasters
If you’re handed a compact disc in 2023, decide to pay for it here in Times Square, and have a device that can play it, you should also grab one of those phones people are selling at the entrance to the NJ-bound entrance to the Holland or Lincoln tunnels. I also hear there…
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Sapiens – a recommendation from Gabe Cummins. I got to know him better during our downtime working on a pretty sweet gig in Maui this summer. We had a chance to talk about our lives, music, history, and yes politics. We also discussed books we liked to read and found out we have similar tastes….
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Roy Craddock III – 1935-2022
My father fell ill thirteen months ago, and I’ve made numerous visits to see him in the hospital and nursing home. Almost every time I saw him at the nursing home, I’d bring him food from one of his favorite chicken spots – Popeyes! He would gobble it down like it was his last meal…
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