A very nice item in today's New York Times

This is our final weekend of performances in the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. We received a very nice little item about "Literally Alive's" production of The Ugly Duckling.

Culture Catch at My Theater Tonight!

Come to the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater tonight for a special edition of Dusty Wright's Culture Catch.

CultureCatch Live Event: Monday, March 6th 7:30-9pm, Majorie S. Deane Little Theater, West Side Y at 5 West 63rd Street, NYC

Tennessee Williams lived and worked here. He rehearsed some of his most famous plays here. Monday, March 6th, The Writer’s Voice at the West Side Y and CultureCatch.com offer a reading/performance celebrating “…Now and Then and Then and Now…” It doesn't have much to do with Tennessee – except his spirit. Featuring a solo performance by internationally recognized jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, and a poem by Steve Holtje, a story by James Braly, a tale by Laren Stover, another poem by Steve Dalachinsky w/Matthew Shipp, a rant from Therese Plummer, and a missive by Ken Krimstein; all from the Writer’s Voice and CultureCatch.com. This is free, limited seating.

CPR

I urge everyone to get their CPR certification. The new CPR that is taught by the American Red Cross is the easiest one ever. The procedures are defined very specifically and the use of the Automatic Electric Defibrillation Units are remarkable.

After years of having CPR certification requirements for my job in aquatics, I never had to use it. Now that I'm in arts management it's no longer required. I am pleased that I have continued to re-certify anyway.

Yesterday morning, I had to perform CPR on a man who collapsed. I got word from the hospital that he is alive in stable condition today. I had the assistance of someone else who was able to provide breaths while I did chest compressions.

Please, get your CPR and first aid certifications. www.redcross.org

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Amaryllis

Ann Marie and Dennis (my sister and brother-in-law) gave us this Amaryllis and the handmade tiled pot for Xmas.

I think it turned out beautifully.