Part 1 is here and part 2 is here. Day 5. Driving only to and from the train station in Durango. We awoke early, as the train tickets claimed that boarding would end 30 minutes before departure. We planned on getting to our 9:00am train by 8:00am just to be safe, and because the first... »
Part 1 is here. Day 3. Minimal miles driving in the area. We finally dragged ourselves out of bed with enough time to partake in the hotel’s continental breakfast. Ruth was up first, as usual. She headed down for breakfast while I helped Keith get... »
Last week I returned from a week long road-trip to, and around, Colorado with my family. Here’s the story. Ten years ago my wife and I went to Colorado for our honeymoon. Our main destination then was Leadville, Colorado, home of the tallest mountain in... »
So, not only have I been lax in posting, but now I won’t even be around to deal with the rest of the site for awhile. I’m heading out to... »
Ok, we’ve established that using the wrong lamps in your lighting equipment is bad. But for many of us, we have so many different types and brands of gear,... »
It’s come to my attention that some people that really shouldn’t be allowed near the lighting gear are actually in charge in some lower quality venues. And by lower... »
I’ll be out of town and away from the internet from this Monday, June 14th through Thursday, June 17th. Yes, there are places without the internet, and I’m going... »
…But don’t you dare criticize it or the theatres written about. “Theatre Loop” is the Chicago Tribune’s attempt to make up for the cutting of arts coverage in their print... »
Theatre is by its nature an emotional experience. Not only for the audience, but also for the cast and crew as they work their way through creating the production. ... »
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