Fifty years ago, as our nation celebrated its bicentennial, a shy skinny suburban fourth grader summoned the courage to step out from among his classmates. Performing his impersonation of James Cagney as he spun, shook and slid across a soulless gymnasium floor. His classmates in support of his stage entrance as they sung about a […]
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11
Oct
Oct
During those late childhood instances when I found myself alone at home, I would secretly live out my alter ego as a famous artist. Performing for my introvert-friendly audience that resided safely within my own imagination. My family in absentia, I would began to prepare for my prepubescent performance by opening the lid on our […]
06
Jul
Jul
Like so many school musical productions that year, we would entertain our parents and guests chronicling the history of America through music and melodies. Our evening of historical harmonies culminating with young and old standing shoulder to shoulder in the school’s gymnasium. A communal big tent of the working class and the middle class. Filling the air around and above as we sang “God Bless America”. A substantial and sincere celebratory of e pluribus unum.