The Play Was the Thing

Releases from the archives of an ink-stained wretch

Jul 05, 2024

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An ink drawing of a playwright sitting in a theater, looking up at a stage where a dramatic scene is being staged. The theater is dimly lit with detailed architectural features. The stage is illuminated, showing actors in mid-performance with expressive gestures. The playwright is seated in the audience, holding a notebook and pen, wearing glasses and appearing deeply engaged and contemplative. The overall style is detailed and classic, with an older, vintage look, capturing the essence of theater and creativity.

Here in the Roaring (20)20s, things change fast enough that it’s easy to say about old events, “that was back in a previous life.” I’ve certainly talked that way when discussing my long-ago. I am in the education business these days, and have been, exclusively, for 24 years. Before that, though, from the time I graduated college to the time my wife told…

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