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Inside Pipeline #ActorsTheatre

It wasn’t enough for us to review Pipeline, by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, on stage at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville through February 2nd. This show was so captivating, challenging & transcendent, we needed to dig in deeper with some of the cast of the show. Thankfully, we were able to steal […]

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We. [#Pipeline]

We. The collective us. Altogether human. Not altogether equal. In experience…or inheritance. Pipeline, written by Dominique Morisseau & directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, on stage at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville through February 2nd, invites audiences into a story of perspective to gain a glimpse at the truths of an issue impacting us all…the school […]

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The Case Of The Missing Skort [#AJourneyCalledSmith no.2 #EurekaMoments]

This past weekend I found myself in the middle of an unsolved case:  The Case of the Missing Field Hockey Skort.  While this may not initially sound like a major case, the unfolding of this event produced pure panic, angst and horror for everyone involved.  You see, my daughter Estella is extremely passionate about playing […]

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Step Up For Schools [#BackToSchoolBash #GetGoing]

I loved school. Even when I hated a teacher or that annoying guy in third period was really burning my biscuits, I still loved it. Especially school supplies. Yes, I’m a nerd & I fully embrace that. (#GryffindorGal #TheForceIsWithMe) It was always exciting to go on that trip to Target or Walmart to pick out […]

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Snow Day! [#TheEichLife no. 60]

Ask a working parent what they want more of in their life and 9 out of 10 will say more time with their kids. (This is an unscientific poll – meaning I made that statistic up – but hang with me…) Now check Facebook on a snow day. 1,278 statuses await you that sound something […]

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New Names [#TheEichLife no. 42]

My son has been in elementary school for less than a full week and the valuable lessons have already started. On day two, the teacher asked the kids if anyone had a name they preferred to be called besides the one on the roster. My son – named Harper – raised his hand and asked […]