The Top 10 WriterJax Posts of 2022

January 2, 2023January 2, 20231 Comment

Reviewing a year of blog posts is similar to culling photos for the annual holiday card. It's an exercise that sparks memories, offers reassurance that the year was busier or more well-spent than remembered, and always uncovers a few gems in the batch, suitable for (re)sharing with others.

Wherein: We Tried It, Blogtober Edition

October 27, 2022January 31, 20231 Comment

A few weeks ago, the Berkshire Eagle suggested Skullzones as a Halloween-themed treat. I was also on my way to a family reunion when I read the article — in the passenger seat, feeling all the things. So, I bought the necessary goods en route, Pavlovian-style. This would be my reward upon return. There were … Continue reading Wherein: We Tried It, Blogtober Edition

The Anatomy of a Zombie Birthday Party

October 1, 2022September 10, 2022Leave a comment

For those with children born in the spooky season (or not) - the Zombie Party is a brainy blast! Halloween decorations and recipes can be repurposed, which is a nice money-saver. From a recent September party in the Berkshires: Needed to produce the zombie party: a cake with the appropriate amount of stitches, and appropriately … Continue reading The Anatomy of a Zombie Birthday Party

Revised and Revisited: Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues Takes the Stage in a New Form

September 21, 2022Leave a comment

Playwright Charles Smith’s play, first written in 1992, reworked for Shakespeare & Company With a script that’s been revisited and deepened by the playwright 30 years after it was first published, Shakespeare & Company presents Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues by Charles Smith, at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre through October 30. Directed by Raz Golden, Golden Leaf … Continue reading Revised and Revisited: Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues Takes the Stage in a New Form