The Best Versions of “The Nutcracker Ballet”

I watch "The Nutcracker Ballet" every year around Christmastime, usually via film, and over the years, I've easily seen a dozen different versions, so I thought it might be fun to share the top five versions of this classic story (and later this week, we'll discuss why this story has had such staying power as … Continue reading The Best Versions of “The Nutcracker Ballet”

Unplugging: A Source of Inspiration or Loneliness?

So last week, we had a windstorm that knocked out my internet (hence my distinct non-presence on the world-wide-web). And, at first, it was hard to get used to it. I couldn't use a dictionary app to check things anymore. I couldn't go online to verify this fact or that. I couldn't touch WordPress or … Continue reading Unplugging: A Source of Inspiration or Loneliness?