5th Annual Theatre Festival
Congratulations to Father Joel Almono and the Renovación Theatre Group that he directs, just having completed one month of presentations at Grace Episcopal Church. During the month of March, we enjoyed eight wonderful plays bringing the pleasure of live theatre to this community. Along with Renovación, the local group under the direction of Juan Carlos Mañón, other theatre groups appeared, some coming from as far as New York City.
Father Almono was also the creator of the Lawrence International Book Fair running for eight consecutive years. His tenacity has no equal and when people doubted that he would succeed with either of those endeavors, he inspired people to see it done. The last presentation on Sunday was Barabbas which brought all kinds of emotions to an audience of close to 100. These local actors can forge their way in the world of the arts and succeed, as well.
Thank you, Father Almono, for bringing culture to the City of Lawrence.
Dressing for the occasion
While watching a Channel 7 reporter recently covering the Edward M. Kennedy Library which was to open later on that day, I noticed that she was dressed with a pair of black slacks and a simple sleeveless white blouse (in spite of the weather) and my first impression was that she was not properly attired for the kind of event that would be taking place there, or even to report on a television program.
Perhaps I am showing how attached I still am to the old ways of appearing on television but I am tired of seeing credible female newscasters selling thighs and cleavage while serving the news of the day. There is no requirement for men since they can be of any age and as long as they can read a teleprompter in a dignified manner, they look professional.
This is obviously a trend and it is not only on television that women believe that beauty is reflected in nakedness. Oh, yes, call me old fashioned! Do you want anything more ridiculous than a 70-year-old with a dress over her knees that she probably purchased in the teens department or borrowed from her great-granddaughter’s closet? There is a time and place for everything and her time has long passed.
Appropriateness is also applied for the occasion or the role we play at that event. The mother of the bride should be demure and not pretend to steal the show with her wardrobe. The time has come to step back no matter how beautifully preserved she might be.
