After the rotten way I left the theater after show number two, I was glad there was one more play left to see in my week leading up to the Tony Awards. But I have to admit I was gun shy. Then I had to remind myself where I was going and why. It has only been a few months since I have learned of the gift of entertainment that in wrapped up in a bow in a television series called “The Big Bang Theory (BBT).” I first caught it on cable in reruns and didn’t quite understand what was happening. I had heard it was hysterical and knew it was beloved by many but I am not someone that usually falls in line with the masses. However after watching a few episodes and learning each character’s individual quirks, I began to see just what was so great about this show. In an attempt to familiarize myself with it, I began recording new and old episodes at the same time. It was then I discovered why I loved it so. His name is Sheldon Cooper. Sheldon Cooper is the...

I have three major rules when it comes to my life and the way I approach going to important events. I try to never get my hopes up, anticipate all possibilities, and brace myself for the worst. I almost always use a coupon. I only ever break my cardinal rule of using a coupon for the very rare and precious of events. This would have to be a once in a lifetime, invaluable experience that I would have to attend no matter the cost- literally. These occasions are extremely unusual for someone for goes to the theater and see as many celebrities as I do. However, such a momentous event happened to me last week. I caved in, actually scratch that. I gladly took on the cost of a full price (big lump in my throat, must swallow) to see what I knew would be the most talked about show of this theater season, Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Death of a Salesman.” But before we can precede any further you need some background information. For instance, I had bee...

I have always wanted to grow up to be like T.V.’s Murphy Brown. I loved that show. She was smart, strong, funny, and independent. I realize now that I was probably on the young side of her fan base but it is a show that has always resonated with me.   I even remember the controversy that surrounded the show when former Vice President Dan Quayle criticized Ms. Brown as though she were a real person for being a single mother, and the backlash that ensued. In the years after the show was canceled I was always happy to see reruns on Nick at Night or any other channel. But it has been a long time since that has happened. I haven’t thought about Murphy or her real life counterpart, Candice Bergen until I recently got the opportunity of a lifetime. I could see her in a Broadway play. It was a no brainer. Besides my affinity for Candice Bergen, the cast of “The Best Man” has a slew of other wonderful actors including but not limited to: Eric McCormack, Jame...

They say it is impolite to stare. But I wonder it does this rule apply only to people or does it also apply to the food they are eating? What if you catch yourself ignoring your companions, while you instead visual stalk a waiter tray in hand, with your eyes clued to the dishes on that tray no matter where he or she moves with nothing breaking your concentration? There is no piece of furniture, fake shrubbery, or even other customers that can distract you.   Suddenly you realize drool is coming out of your mouth and you don’t even care. Is that impolite? I wonder. I know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but I think memorizing a lunch menu via the tables around you should count too. Such was just the beginning of my recent luncheon at Rue 57. It was on my 2011 to do list ( http://bit.ly/qnILEW )  and then sadly as I did not get to it, I had to put it back on my 2012 to do list ( http://bit.ly/LTbihy ).  But not shortly thereafte...