I will probably fall asleep before 2025 ends where I am. (I spent almost 14 hours traveling across the US yesterday, and I’m tired). All that said, I wish you a happy healthy and productive 2026.

Well, the SEKRIT PROJECT is no longer secret. I've been co-writing the book for a new musical, and it's getting a staged reading in February through Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival. If you'd like to donate to Santa Clarita Shakes to support the cause:

The musical I have co-written "To Do: The Pride Musical" is going to be receiving a one-night-only reading in February. If you want to to make a tax deductible donation to help make the reading happen please follow this link. . www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

Why do the students emailing me this week suddenly care about their grade? Why don’t they care when there was extra credit available? Why didn’t they care enough to turn in all the work/turn in the work on time? I’m pretty generous with late work, but you do miss out on points when late.

Why does every other student email begin “I know you said you wouldn’t accept this late, but” ?

Grades are done for one class. The biggest indicator of success seems to be turning in work. (Which gets you feed back so your next assignment is better, which gets you feed back so …

I managed to catch COVID again. Except for a sore throat and headache I felt ok until about 5 PM yesterday -- then I was freezing, while sweating (and all bundled up). I woke up feeling ok-ish, but I just got back from walking the dog and I'm winded. UGH!

@hellitself.bsky.social published a quirky thought provoking short story by @lindsay-writes3.bsky.social called "One and a Half Socks" (hellitself.com/one-and-a-ha...)

We just saw “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding “ at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is excellent (but try not to sit too far to the side). Very highly recommended. Catch it if you can. Funny and very moving, incredibly well performed.

One of my favorite drag/acapella beauty shop quartets is performing in the same city I am in for the first time in forever. I got tickets. If you love great singing, great drag, and/or great humor, @dragapella.com on Feb 5 in Silverlake should be totally worth it.

The power of theatre. I’m sitting in my office drafting a lighting design, watching a recorded play I had never seen before and I’m breaking down in tears over the power of great writing and great performing.

Ouch. We were rear ended. I fear my husband’s newish car was totaled.

@hellitself.bsky.social posted another fantastic story today: "On the Rainy Sid of the Mountain..." by @ktwagner.bsky.social. I really really loved the story. (And the person I most want to recommend it to is not on bsky so I'll have to send an email.) hellitself.com/on-the-rainy...

I made home made chicken noodle soup for dinner. I made enough to have it several more times this week. Mmmmmmm.

No particular reason

Kimmel was right.

No really, I am s h o c k e d

Here is the official announcement. (I'm apparently faster than their social media team by like minutes)

I know I usually write for theatre, but I occasionally write short stories. My second short story to be published was published this morning. It is free to read: hellitself.com/the-tell-tal...

Goodbye Charlie Kirk.

I want to direct folks attention to a new short fiction website called hellitself.com. It is totally free, and they just published their first story (which is weird and creepy and I loved it!!) You can read their mission etc, but more importantly read Deborah L. Davitt's story published today!

I ran today. Not fast but I did it.

I am teaching 2 online classes this term. Because later assignments will require students to post picture into our learning management system, I have them post a picture for their introduction. I don't care what the picture is. Many post their pets. I'm so happy to see all the 4-footed friends.

This morning was a lovely day for a bike ride before the first day of classes.

Hot morning for a ride.

I discovered that if I wanted to use the hot tub today at a time when the water temperature was warmer than the air , I had do it this morning. So, I did.😛

Scooby doooby dooo

I got up and it was almost 80F before sunrise. I hurried to get a bike ride in before it was insufferable. My chain slipped the gear and I had to do a small roadside repair. Still a lovely morning ride. I should be ready for my upcoming bike tour.

If you want to see some free Shakespeare this weekend or next week, I designed a 90 minute “Measure for Measure “. www.scshakespearefest.org/freeshakespe...

We picked up the blu-ray of the 2014 "Annie" at a used shop recently. We had never seen it before. Overall, I enjoyed it much more than the 1982 film. (If you want to see something vaguely faithful to the original stage play, see "Annie Live" 2021). The 1999 version is also fun.

There is a web comic I love called "The Devil's Panties" (which is far less salacious than it sounds). Today is a real winner: thedevilspanties.com/archives/16703

Since I’m working from home today (programming lights and prepping DMX controllers), I realized I can use my hot tub on my lunch break. I have a feeling I’m not going to want to go back to work after my soak (but I will)

Despite what Amazon thinks, The Limerick in Chains is out! Order it on Barnes & Noble, or from your favorite local bookstore. ISBN: 978-1-943305-04-9 Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-limeri...

If you are in Los Angeles and need some joyous anarchy in your life, I highly recommend “Puppet Up” at the Kirk Douglas theatre.

Just saw “Superman”. Loved it.

First day back in the bike since the accident. The bike shop has the front break set so tight that it was always slightly rubbing the tire. I adjusted it. We will see how I did on my next ride.

I purchased the Criterion 4K release of "The Wiz" (1978) mostly for the advertised Atmos soundtrack. I want to say that Tony Walton's Scenery and costume looks better than I ever remember it. Ozwald Morris' cinematography is glorious in a way I never saw before. (Still don't like the script)

I’m glad the bike event I was trading for has been rescheduled since I had an accident on my bike today and am currently in the E.R.

Running is now cross training. Nice run today.

Leave trans kids alone.

About a week and a half until my 14 mile bike tour. I should be ready (I even did some hills today. I like the down part more than the up)

Windy day bike riding.

The law must always be grounded in fundamental principles such as equal rights and due process, or it becomes a tool of oppression.

Training for my next adventure. First time on my bike in a few months and I’m feeling great.

I did it and faster than my plan.

Race day is here. Overcast and mid 60s. Let’s do this.

Last day of instruction. How much grading can I get done?!!?

I had forgotten how fast well written, well thought out papers written by passionate students are to grade. They are also give me great joy when students capture some detail I hadn’t considered before.