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2010/2011 Holiday Message

To all who tune into this address beautifully landscaped by Brigid, if you have any ideas you wish to discuss, send them along. In these trying times for so many, may they get their act together in Washington — stop … Continue reading →

New Play, Books

Hello friends, It has been so long and yet it doesn't seem possible that it has been over a year since the Lincoln play in D.C. Just got back from there where I took part in a panel discussion on … Continue reading →

Reflections on The Heavens Are Hung in Black and Obama’s Inauguration

Some reflections on doing the play and being in Washington during President Obama’s inauguration . . . The stars seemed to line up. Getting to play Lincoln in a thoughtful and moving play by James Still about conscience and heartache … Continue reading →

Reflections on The Heavens Are Hung in Black and Obama's Inauguration

Some reflections on doing the play and being in Washington during President Obama's inauguration . . . The stars seemed to line up. Getting to play Lincoln in a thoughtful and moving play by James Still about conscience and heartache … Continue reading →

2008 Thanksgiving Message

Happy Thanksgiving all. These are troubled times that seem as vast as the sky and as unreachable as the the farthest star. But we can all help by reaching out to those in need. Suppose we are being tested. Here … Continue reading →

Comments on the 2008 Presidential Election

When integration came to Morgantown Junior High, I knew my life had been enriched. To my good fortune, a young African-American, Charles Blue, and I were placed in the same eighth-grade homeroom. That year, "Chuck" led our homeroom to the … Continue reading →

2007/2008 Holiday Message

My warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday for all of you and and for a healthy and productive 2008. I look forward to seeing many of you in the new year. My best, David

Jane Wyman

As many of you may have heard, we have lost a great actress and a great, passionate, classy woman who was always very dear to me. She was the consummate professional, and you always knew where you stood with Jane. … Continue reading →

2006/2007 Holiday Message

This time of year always brings back that inner child in me, and for that I am so grateful. It is always wonderful to hear all the holiday music and to be with family and friends. When there is so … Continue reading →

Spring

Can't believe that Spring is around the bend . . . groundhog or not . . . The world, while getting smaller every day, still seems topsy-turvy with man's inhumanity to man (and woman) flourishing. Bono has brought attention to … Continue reading →