Monthly Archives: April 2011

Off to Join the Circus

Posted on April 27, 2011 by R. Furlong

Last week, my husband and I had a wheelchair lift installed onto the back of our Jeep Grand Cherokee. This little lift can carry my power chair up off the ground, so I can have more freedom when we go … Continue reading →

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Arsenic Laced with Celebs

Posted on April 20, 2011 by R. Furlong

If you are up for some good laughs, check out the Guthrie’s Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by the theater’s artistic director, Joe Dowling, running until June 5. I went to opening night Friday, April 15, and the local celebrities … Continue reading →

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Harper Lee’s Classic “Mockingbird” Dead On (But the theater’s accessible improvements are another matter)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by R. Furlong

Onstage at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul is Harper Lee’s play, “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The 50-year-old lesson about discrimination, equality and truth hasn’t changed. The story and themes are still fresh. The play was wonderful, but I have … Continue reading →

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I Love a Good Wake

Posted on April 6, 2011 by R. Furlong

I’ve always been fascinated by the Mississippi River culture and lore, never taking its beauty or power for granted no matter how many times a week I cross it. Recently, when I heard there was about a 50% chance that … Continue reading →

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