In this difficult time, wracked with political upheaval, social turmoil and a pandemic, we could all use a dose of good cheer. Many new movies are focused on the dark side and pessimism. Even though critics may feel its beneath them to appreciate a feel-good...
We love competition, especially in sports. Deborah is very happy that NFL season is here. The proof is the smell of popcorn and shouting each Sunday. Last weekend, an NFL receiver was running towards the end zone, in position to catch a long pass for...
Recently, we were reviewing photos we took in our Colorado workshop and recalled a statement from instructor John Fielder. It was dusk. And our location was a serene mountain lake surrounded by golden aspen. Fielder said that if a reflection photo contained enough dynamic visual...
There’s an old saying when shooting a film or television series: “We’ll fix it in post.” It means that if an actor muffs a line or a plane flies overhead, you can repair those problems in post-production. Last week, we referenced a photo workshop we...
We just returned from a photography workshop in Telluride, Colorado conducted by noted landscape photographer John Fielder (https://www.johnfielder.com/). Waking up at ten thousand feet and looking out at tall peaks covered with bright golden aspen was awe-inspiring. Our entire perspective changed. Fielder trained us to include...
Remember when professional dancers were relegated to Broadway musicals, star performer back-ups, or hip-hop acts? Basically, they were perceived as window dressing. However, the success of Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and similar shows has made this art form vibrant,...
A giant of jurisprudence has left the field. Notorious RBG, or Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, died on Rosh Hoshana, the Jewish New Year. She was the first Jewish woman on the Supreme Court and a warrior for the rights of women and men.Years ago, speaking...
Six years ago, comic and actor Robin Williams committed suicide. The news media reported that it was caused by depression, substance abuse or a career downturn. Not true. Williams had diffuse Lewy body dementia, a rare and degenerative disease that ravages the body and brain....
We were recently watching the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil. Phil is a sweet, self-effacing host of a food show. He travels around the world rather wide-eyed about the country, manners and cuisine he’s experiencing. Phil Rosenthal is the Everyman version of Anthony Bourdain, and...
We are watching The Last Dance, a documentary series based on the legendary 90’s Chicago Bulls basketball team. The star players were Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. However, coach Phil Jackson was critical to the teams’ success. In his last season, he created...