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WHALEY: Don’t miss ‘Chicago’ in Louisville
HALLOWEEN KID TALK
What will you be? From scary to retro — there's a Halloween costume for you this year
MOD MOM: Liar, liar, the dog’s on fire
My adorable, doe-eyed daughter — the same sweat pea that greets me every morning with, “Good morning mommy! I missed you!” and every night stretches her arms wide open and says, “I love you THIS much” — has recently picked up a new, less charming habit.
Lying.
MILESTONES published Oct. 18, 2009
REVIEW: 'A Chorus Line' at The Kentucky Center
THEATRE REVIEW: Derby’s ‘Murder on the Nile’ fun, ingenious
Oh, Agatha, how you do pile on the clues and the twists in your satisfyingly old-fashioned mysteries such as “Murder on the Nile,” now being performed by Derby Dinner Playhouse with all due reverence for the genre.
CURTAIN CALL: ‘Fame,’ it won’t show forever
Before there was East High School of High School Musical fame, there was the New York High School of Performing Arts of, well, “Fame” fame. And as the musical once again hits the heights in movie theaters, the school that presented the world premiere 25 years ago, Jeffersonville High School, will once again perform the show Oct. 15-18.
REAGAN: Cheers for all those marvelous ears
The calendar has promised us a full harvest moon tonight, and Harvest Homecoming is looming ahead this week. In consideration of all this, I feel ti n appropriate time to say a few things about a fabulous food item we harvest more of than any other here in Hoosierland. I’m speaking of that simple little word, c-o-r-n.
MOD MOM: Pre-school doesn’t have to rule
Just the other day, it seems, teething, sleeping through the night and starting solid foods were the worries consuming me. Two years later and the real pressure is on: to pre-school or not.
REVIEW: Journey along with Clarksville Little Theater, ‘Pippin’
Want to relive the Seventies? Drop by Clarksville Little Theatre for a nostalgic trip into that simpler time with its message of peace, justice, and self-fulfillment set to rousing pop songs and a coming-of-age tale.
GUERILLA MOTHERING: Riding shotgun
When I think of roadtrips and soundtracks, I think of college, of friends and heart-to-heart conversations. I think of miles and miles of America’s landscapes whizzing past as we followed the road before us, careful to stay between the lines.
MILESTONES published Sept. 6, 2009
MILESTONES published Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009
THEATER REVIEW: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” that jaunty Andrew Lloyd Webber tunefest, is getting an all-stops-out Derby Dinner Playhouse production as riotously colorful as the lad’s flashy garment.
GUERILLA MOTHERING: Bowled over by the kids once again
It is the last Friday of summer vacation for the boys and me, and I am ready to take them out for our customary “day of fun.” I tell the boys that we are off to do something different, and that it’s going to be a surprise. Despite Seamus’ promises not to tell his brothers, Mum’s mum.
Keeping Southern Indiana weird
Weird is the new cool. You’ve seen the bumper sticker “Keep Louisville Weird,” but what does it mean, and how can Southern Indiana benefit from the idea? Should local consumers be keeping it weird on this side of the river?
MOD MOM: What was I saying?
One thing I didn’t expect as a new mom was the sudden inability to complete a thought, or a sentence. Apparently, it’s one of the common denominators of moms — along with sleep deprivation and guilt.
MILESTONES published Aug. 9, 2009
MILESTONES published Aug. 2, 2009
MILESTONES published July 26, 2009
MILESTONES published July 12, 2009
THEATRE REVIEW: Derby’s take on 'High School Musical'
Not surprisingly, Derby Dinner Playhouse was jam-packed with enthusiastic youngsters for Thursday night’s press opening of that Disney phenomenon known as “High School Musical.”
MILESTONES published June 28, 2009
GUERILLA MOTHERING: Flexibility provides the greatest freedom this Fourth of July
Our nation’s birthday is on the way, smack-dab in the middle of birthday season for our family. With all three kids celebrating from May to July, it’s a season of cakes, water-gun fights, backyard swim parties and toys, toys, toys. How do I make the Fourth stand out, in their minds?
MILESTONES published June 21, 2009
EXTRA MILER: Two women provide love, care during difficult time
It is my belief that God draws closer to us during our times of pain and grief. For the past several weeks, my family has leaned heavily on our faith and the Extra Milers in our lives.
MILESTONES: Published June 7, 2009:
THEATER REVIEW: "Spring Awakening" now on stage at Kentucky Center
MILESTONES published May 31
THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Leading Ladies’ evokes fond memories of old favorites
MILESTONES pubished May 24, 2009
HARMON: The long and winding road takes an unexpected turn
High heel boot camp is a series of baby steps
Summer sandals even bigger kick than gladiators
MILESTONES published May 17, 2009
MOD MOM: Who-haas, wee-wees and me
The other day I received an email inviting me to participate in a Mother's Day contest. The contest: In 50 words or less, share the best creative advice your mother ever gave you.
MILESTONES published May 3, 2009
MILESTONES published April 26, 2009

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