Monthly Archives: October 2025

A Heartwarming Story of Hunger and Generosity

In September, my brother and sister and her husband held a mini-reunion over a nine-day visit to Ireland. I’d been to Ireland before (my daughter and I explored the lesser travelled precincts of Donegal back in 2007), so I knew … Continue reading

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What Makes Something a Play?

Sardines (a comedy about death) Written by Chris Grace Directed by Eric Michaud The Huntington October 11 to November 16, 2025 Way back in the last century, when people appreciated Woody Allen without reservation, I saw all his movies. I … Continue reading

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MIT’s Response to President Trump’s Proposed Contract As an alum, I was happy to receive a copy of the letter (October 10, 2025) that MIT President Sally Kornbluth sent to US Education Secretary Linda McMahon. As a concerned American, I … Continue reading

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What is the Value of Our Town in Our Time?

Lyric Stage Boston Our Town By Thornton Wilder Directed by Courtney O’Connor September 19 – October 19, 2025 Lyric Stage Boston opens its 2025-2026 season with a pitch perfect production of Our Town. The cast is uniformly excellent, the timing … Continue reading

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Choose Your Form of Catharsis

The Hills of California Written by Jez Butterworth Directed by Loretta Greco The Huntington 9/12/2025 – 10/12/2025 ———- Primary Trust Written by Eboni Booth Directed by Dawn Simmons Speakeasy Stage 9/12.2025 – 10/11/2025 ———- That theater holds a mirror up … Continue reading

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