by Jan Bear | May 11, 2004 | Uncategorized
I wanted to recommend a couple of plays from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For those who aren’t familiar with the festival, it happens from late February through October in Ashland, a town in the southwestern corner of the state. The 2004 season has 13 plays...
by Jan Bear | May 9, 2004 | Uncategorized
When I picked up the phone, a woman’s voice started right into her message. I thought she said–though I’m sure I’m mistaken–“Stop the Catholic takeover. Vote ‘no’ on Measures [something] and [something].” I said,...
by Jan Bear | May 9, 2004 | Uncategorized
When I got back from Ashland, I found a note in my e-mail box that my short story, Call Your Mother, has been posted at Literary Mama. It’s a great site, and I’m pleased to be included.
by Jan Bear | May 5, 2004 | Uncategorized
“Ask Father Vasiliy” in The Onion Dome has this gem: In general I discourage this “missionary dating.” Was it missionary dating in Nineteenth Century Russia? I am meaning outside of Royal Family, of course. Actually I am meaning outside of Royal Family and...
by Jan Bear | May 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
It’s a light day for readers, so I’ll sneak in a story that may scandalize some people. We had a great retreat at Cannon Beach this past weekend. Friday afternoon, the seven of us walked to a nearby restaurant for margaritas. We had a grand time and...