Tag Archives: Lessons At Acting School

There’s A Risk

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I remember my first death very well — it was my fifteen-year-old dog, Stretch. While some may mock such a loss, “Stretchie,” was my running partner, confidant, and very best friend (or one of them). To my twelve-year-old mind, her … Continue reading →

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He Passes The Ball

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I have always failed sports. I’ve never been able to kick or throw or catch anything properly. Choose me for your soccer team? You’ll lose for sure. Pass me the ball? What are you thinking!? But one day, someone chose … Continue reading →

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Not A Judge

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

It happens the minute I enter the room. I look at their clothes, the way that they walk, and how they talk and suddenly, from my short analysis, I know everything. Or everything, at least, that I need to know. It’s the … Continue reading →

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Nothing Short Of Beautiful

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

“Oh, just so you know,” he got up out of the bench and looked into my eyes from where I was, across the room. “You are beautiful.” A great joy filled me. “Thank you!” I replied, skipping out of the … Continue reading →

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Because Love Is More

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

“When I was in Columbia…” “On my trip to Cambodia…” “In the Ukraine…” I stared at all three of them in awe. It was my third night at the acting school and I had found, for the first time in … Continue reading →

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Even In The Rain

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him all creatures here below…” We stood there, crammed inside of a tiny basement, all two hundred and something of us, in our robes and head coverings, armour and dowries.  It was … Continue reading →

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The Most Excellent Way

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

The room was dark, but over fifty candles lighted it with a great brilliance. Then, we all started to sing, and the excellent beauty of it caught me by surprise. I wanted to cry and laugh and sing and jump. … Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Mighty to Save played softly in the background and hushed voices spoke all around me. I sat there in my pretty red dress, meditating on the sermon and unwilling to leave at present. There was something more for me here … Continue reading →

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