King Lear and the primal genius of Kenneth Branagh

It’s a credit to Shakespeare’s genius that he was able to craft one of the greatest plays ever written from such an unbelievable beginning, but it’s also his genius that the opening is the very heart of it all. Despite his protestations, Lear has broken one of the bonds that protects civilization from the lawlessness… Continue reading King Lear and the primal genius of Kenneth Branagh

Is Trump really only in it for himself?

The events of this summer make it clear President Trump is risking his very life to run, coming within less than an inch of having his head blown off on national television.  What selfish, self-interested person would voluntarily lay their lives on the line any time they appear in public?  With two weeks to go… Continue reading Is Trump really only in it for himself?

This Christmas, celebrate the magic of the moment

You might not ever be gathered with the same people in the same place, not next year, not ever.  So this Christmas, sever yourself from the past and the future, stop calculating everything, and simply enjoy it.  It may seem like a bad dream only two short years later, but the experts recommended we cancel,… Continue reading This Christmas, celebrate the magic of the moment