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About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.

This Isn’t Who I Am

A recent Boston Globe article about the ‘No Buy’ trend features an amiable woman from Utah, Stephanie Noble, who got so caught up in online shopping that she had boxes of unopened purchases, repeat purchases, etc. According to the article, … Continue reading

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Crumbs from the Table of Joy

Crumbs from the Table of Joy Lyric Stage Boston January 10 to February 2, 2025 The phrase, ‘crumbs from the table of joy” comes from the 1947 Langston Hughes poem, “Luck.” It’s a perfect title for this memory play of … Continue reading

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Required Reading in 2025

The Burning Earth Sunil Amirth The Burning Earth got a scorching hot review in The New Yorker, and so I ordered it from my local library, meaning that, as a new best seller, I’d have only two weeks to read … Continue reading

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A Holiday Wish…

Really, more like a fantasy, as this will never happen. But since this is the time of year when we celebrate a holiday with religious roots that supposedly champions goodwill toward our fellow man (all sarcasm intended), I am going … Continue reading

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Diary of a Tap Dancer

Diary of a Tap Dancer American Repertory Theater December 12 2024 thru January 4, 2025 Diary of a Tap Dancer showcases everything that makes A.R.T. shine, and where it all too often overshoots the mark. I let my A.R.T. subscription … Continue reading

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Respect Must be Paid (except for Billionaires)

This cult-like thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I was at the premier performance of How to NOT Save the World with Mr. Bezos at Boston Playwright’s Theatre (BPT) when mid-way through the show there was a … Continue reading

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EMMA!!!

EMMA Actors’ Shakespeare Project Cambridge Multi-Cultural Arts Center November 14-December 15, 2024 One amazing attribute of great art is how it can be twisted and bent into new shapes without losing its original power. Emma Woodhouse arrived in this world … Continue reading

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5 Plays in 5 Days

Boston’s theater scene continues to grow in every dimension. In the 1990’s, when I first moved beyond touring Broadway shows to discover local theater, Boston supported a handful of companies and few people made a livelihood in live theater here. … Continue reading

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The Thanksgiving Play. It’s Not What You Think. It’s Way Better.

The Thanksgiving Play Moonbox Productions November 21 – December 15, 2024 Forgive me for being wary when I read the flyer for The Thanksgiving Play, written by Larissa Fasthorse and directed by Tara Moses, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma/Mvskoke. I pictured … Continue reading

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Mindplay

Mindplay The Huntington November 13 to December 1, 2024 Calderwood Pavilion, Boston December 15, 2024 to April 20, 2025 Greenwich House Theater, New York City A few minutes into Mindplay, mentalist Vinny DePonto asks the question hanging from the curtain … Continue reading

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