Today I saw a jellyfish in a tree.
August 23, 2012
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April 14, 2012
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Opera, Tabloids & Britney Spears
There is a general misconception in today’s society that opera is only for old, rich, and snobby people. And though some Jackie Evancho fans might consider me in the last category, I must protest! I think opera can and should … Continue reading
August 8, 2011
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Synopsis
After a couple weeks’ hiatus, I’m back in the Indie Ink Writing Challenge. It’s good to be back, folks. This week’s prompt comes from Head Ant, who writes: An opera is being written about your life. Summarize the first act. … Continue reading
May 5, 2011
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Catty? Me? Nah.
I’ve been taught my whole life that jealousy is an ugly emotion. I should rejoice the success of others, and be modest in praising myself. But sometimes, every once in a while, that green-eyed monster just lifts its ugly head. … Continue reading
December 8, 2010
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Internet Sensation
When I answered my phone yesterday morning, I never expected I’d be asked to do an interview on Fox News. Last month’s Opera Company of Philadelphia’s Random Act of Culture (the “flash mob” Hallelujah Chorus at Macy’s in Philadelphia) made … Continue reading
September 26, 2010
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Podcasting
Many years ago, when I still lived in New York, I took a voiceover class. I really enjoyed it, and I even made a demo CD at the end of it all. Nothing ever came of it, however; the voiceover … Continue reading
August 5, 2010
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Maren’s Guide to San Francisco (Part 2)
From Ghirardelli Square, I walked down to the waterfront, and took in the view of the C.A. Thayer, a three-masted schooner that is a part of the Maritime Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf. I spent the night on the C.A. Thayer … Continue reading
October 30, 2009
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Working Out and Singing
My friend Amy suggested that I write a post about my experience trying to keep up with the Body-for-LIFE Challenge while also rehearsing and performing at the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s production of Madama Butterfly, so here goes. This year, … Continue reading
February 13, 2008
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Crash
Yesterday, the airwaves were filled with dire warnings of a winter storm. It was going to snow, they said, but later it would get cold enough where everything would turn to ice. Now, I’ve weathered a many a winter storm … Continue reading
October 31, 2007
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Restaurant Opera
Last night I sang the role of Alice in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. No, it wasn’t at any opera house you might have heard of; it was a performance of the opera in its entirety at a little Italian restaurant … Continue reading