Calm
“At the heart of the cyclone tearing the sky And flinging the clouds and the towers by Is a place of central calm: So here in the roar of mortal things, I have a...
Category: Journal
17 Again
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up one day and be seventeen again? Would you be happy to live your life over, or would you freak out over being...
Twitter with Your Brain
How cool is this? University of Wisconsin doctoral student Adam Wilson recently sent a Twitter message by using his mind instead of his hands. Using a cap equipped with electrodes that monitor brain activity,...
The “C” Word
Aside from kidney stones, the worst medical experience I can remember happened 6 1/2 years ago. It started out with a forced liquid diet and progressed to drinking the worst concoction known to man....
With a Little Help From My Friends
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last 40 years, you probably know the lyrics to the famous Beatles song. Hum it with me now: “I get by with with a little...
Countdown to The Prison
We held the last normal rehearsal for The Prison tonight. Tech week (AKA hell week) begins next Monday. Normally at this stage, I’m worried about how we will pull everything together before opening night....
Six Flags for Six Dollars
Remember the days when it didn’t cost a fortune to go to your favorite amusement park? The going rate for adults at Six Flags Over Texas these days is $49.99. The ticket price for...
The Prison
Mark your calendar for ALC’s next drama production, The Prison. The Prison is a dramatic look at the lives of three strangers cast into prison with no explanation and seemingly no hope for release....
Women Need More Vacations
After spending another evening working until midnight, I’m itching for a break. I’m starting to dream about vacationing in Europe again — the Italian Riviera this time. As I was trying to wind down...
