There's something deeply wrong with a culture that puts out cooking shows that are timed, competitive event, sometimes with kids as contestants. Sick.

I’m back, after a month-long vacation, writing on Theater Ideas — now with a wider focus! This is inspired by ideas in J F Martel’s book “Reclaiming Art in an Age of Artifice,” and is about the art of attention. open.substack.com/pub/theateride…

Some thoughts on...rubbernecking??? open.substack.com/pub/theateride…

Trump wants to turn America into a gated community. Kamala Harris The Lincoln Project GG

"Teflon Don" is an anagram of "Felon Don T." GG

In case you weren't sure why "stock buybacks" are a Big Deal. It's a way to increase the CEO's salary.

Could he be brought in as a guest judge when Trump is sentenced? Please and thank you.

For the record: Elie Honig is the reason I have discontinued my subscription to Preet Bharara's and Joyce Alene's podcast "Cafe Insider." His latest characterization of Jack Smith's report as a "cheap shot" reflects the level of cynicism of Honig's brand. Enough.

Thank God that "Cabaret" is opening on Broadway--there had been entire weeks without a production! And "The Wiz"! I mean, Broadway always pushing the envelope. Now we need another production of "Salesman" with a film star in the lead, and maybe "Menagerie" for good measure. /s

Ok, I give Preet Bharara and Joyce Alene credit for addressing in detail Elie Honig's "cheap shot" opinion about Jack Smith. I would quibble that a podcast is not law school, and Elie crossed a line. But props to Preet and Joyce.

This is the ad that triggered Trump operative Charlie Kirk. It would be a real shame if it went viral

Hello Kentucky, former Deputy Clerk & Elections Administrator here. Rest assured, the below video does not depict any fraudulent activity or "vote flipping". If you look closely, the voter is attempting to press the small check box located within the text box. Consistently, the

A frank and productive exchange of views with my counterpart on key issues like expanding the global supply of candy and toys and tightening sanctions against chores.

I'm back with a new plan for sharing my writing: theaterideas.substack.com/p/im-back

Nothing to see here. Makes total sense. Not.

See also North Carolina. Putin hacked the election.

And he was right.

And dont' forget NC and PA.

Ronald Reagan was a horrible president. Disgusting.

Just a public acknowledgement, but I am going to take some time away from social media. Like, 4 years, maybe. There will likely be a few posts when I write something (until I get that setting changed), but I won't be doing much reading & responding. Best for my mental health. Thx