So last night I went to my friend Jen’s for her “5th of July Party.” In Philly there are fireworks on the 4th at the art museum area and then usually the next day (or weekend depending on the year) on the riverfront. They had a concert going with Philly’s own Boyz 2 Men playing. I did not go, but did hear them playing in the distance. We stayed at Jen’s where she has a rooftop deck on her building, but the party was mostly indoors thanks to the rain. The party was fun and the fireworks were really good. Apparently ...

This is a song called "Gravity" by Fly in the Sky. More South Korean R&B here.This feed contains copyrighted material from Professor Kim's News Notes. If you are not reading this by e-mail subscription or in your feed reader, the site where you are viewing it may be guilty of copyright violation. Please report it to professorkim2003(at) yahoo.com. ...

Children of EdenMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzBook by John Caird.Directed by Leslie PotashnerAssistant directed by Elissa ErrickMusical direction by Paul BuddChoreography by Kelsea-Janenne KaplanStarring:Austin Barola, Madison Byrne, Jan Carden, Ariel Casner, Dylan Contreras, Sabine, Dworak-de Vries; Chase Harrison, John Judge, Maxine Lambiase, Michael Miguel, Christian Quiles, Paula Ribiero, Ben Rosenbach, Pia Vanderstreet and Edward Otto ZielkeFreely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their ...

This message came from my friend David L. Evans, a senior admissions officer at Harvard University whose work has had such an impact on that institution that he has an official portrait and a well-endowed scholarship in his honor. I am posting it with his permission; the links are mine. Kim,I've just finished On the Laps of Gods by Robert Whitaker (Crown Publishers), the most detailed account of the "Elaine Riot" in 1919. There are photographs and many of the last names will be familiar to all persons knowledgeable of Phillips County, Arkansas. All black Phillips Countians (such ...

I haven’t had too much to blog about lately. I seem to have become summer baby-sitter for the BF’s nieces and nephews. They always want to come over and play with the animals or the Wii. I also took them to the pool for swim lessons this week, fun! I actually got to sit around and read school work without too much distraction, so it worked out. I am trying convince them to go back more often, just so I can get out of the house and away from the internet . . . . But I can’t get in ...

I have been in rehearsals now for a while for Children of Eden, but I have yet to actually blog about it because we are intensely learning everything in a short amount of time. We go up in 10 days and I have to admit, I am really nervous about how this production is going to turn out. We have a rehearsal today for the second act, which is where I play Noah. Tomorrow we have another run through and then we are on our own until the following Monday. That gives us four days of tech rehearsals and ...

I brought back all my Xena action figures and dollies and stuff to add to the Wonder Woman room, because I thought she’d be a good compliment to WW, but I didn’t realize I had so many Xena toys! I got them home and looked at the walls in the room and realized, I’m running out of space to hang these things up. I’m going to have to do some re-arranging. At some point I’ll get some photos up of all these toys and this room too. Tonight we watched “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” which was really good. A lot cuter than ...

In New York this year, we have our annual Pride march happening tomorrow, but we are not able to go this year. With my rehearsals and Mark just starting with his real estate, it doesnt look like we would be able to make it. It's OK because it is supposed to rain. Nothing sadder than seeing soaking wet drag queens with makeup running down their faces.In honor of Pride, I'd like to take this opportunity to plug a site I have been recently asked to join. It's called Coming Out 101 - The site offers insight and comfort ...

You can view all the photos (well most, some I took out) at: Williamsburg and Jamestown Photos The above is the only photo I have of me, and it’s not the best. It was at the end of the day, I was hot and tired . . . and really hungry! ...

So after almost 8 hours of driving, I’m home in New Jersey. I drove to my mom’s to get my dogs and then just decided I needed to go home. I have stuff to do and I didn’t want two days wasted with driving. The ghost tour in Williamsburg was a disappointment. It wasn’t bad, it just hadn’t been updated. I will admit the guide I had didn’t do much for me either, he was far too young in my opinion and didn’t have the experience. I did this same tour (with the same company) 14-15 years ago, and what bothered ...

Journalist Chanda Taylor lost her battle with brain cancer today at the tender age of 35. She left a blog behind that chronicled her journey. May her legacy provide some measure of comfort to her grieving family, friends and colleagues.This feed contains copyrighted material from Professor Kim's News Notes. If you are not reading this by e-mail subscription or in your feed reader, the site where you are viewing it may be guilty of copyright violation. Please report it to professorkim2003(at) yahoo.com. ...

I used to enjoy watching Aaron McKie play. Oh, well. Hope he gets his just desserts, if what is reported is true.This feed contains copyrighted material from Professor Kim's News Notes. If you are not reading this by e-mail subscription or in your feed reader, the site where you are viewing it may be guilty of copyright violation. Please report it to professorkim2003(at) yahoo.com. ...

I just got in, and really am only here to shower, cool down and rest before I go back out. I did Williamsburg with Zan and her girls today. We got a late start so I figured this was the bigger and probably more interesting thing to do (for kids) than Jamestown, which I can do on my own in 2 hours tomorrow morning before heading home. They live here and like I suggested, could do it early one morning right before they hit Busch Gardens again. We toured the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, saw the houses, etc etc. It was ...

So what happened to Taylor Hicks career lately? From American Idol to Teen Idol? He has to now resort to playing a bit part in a tired Broadway production. Somebody better get him a better gig before he turns into another Reuben Studdard. It's kind of sad to see that happen. He should get a gig with a TV show or something. People are starting to forget this guy, and it's a shame because he is very talented.It's funny how a lot of those contestants ended up on the Broadway circuit. I guess it's an easy way to draw ...

Zan and I hit Busch Gardens today, again no lines. Well not true, we waited the longest for the movie ride and Loch Ness of all things, their first and oldest coaster. I did take my camera, but early this morning I realized “Why didn’t I just look that coaster from yesterday up on YouTube?” Of course there were tons of vids, so I didn’t bother making my own. This one sums up the first drop of The Griffon the best. Note the hang time for the front seats. I did it 4 times, all in the front. Sadly I really ...

The Department of Justice is planning to make the Americans With Disabilities Act even weaker.This feed contains copyrighted material from Professor Kim's News Notes. If you are not reading this by e-mail subscription or in your feed reader, the site where you are viewing it may be guilty of copyright violation. Please report it to professorkim2003(at) yahoo.com. ...

African nations should push Mugabe to resign provided Western countries offer economic incentives that include making good on land reform, running a free and fair election and restoring basic security. That's the consensus view so far. What do you think?This feed contains copyrighted material from Professor Kim's News Notes. If you are not reading this by e-mail subscription or in your feed reader, the site where you are viewing it may be guilty of copyright violation. Please report it to professorkim2003(at) yahoo.com. ...

AP got it right: Libya's Moammar Gadhafi criticizes Barack ObamaCNN just got it wrong by focusing on Gadhafi's reference to Obama as an "African brother." They are saying that Obama's opponents will spin Gadhafi's comments to suggest a kinship between the two men. At the same time, they acknowledged Gadhafy's entire speech was about the fact that he and other Arab leaders are disapppointed by Obama's support for Israel. Instead of speculating, why not stick to reporting what was actually said? If you wanted to know what Republicans will say, why not ask them instead of assuming what their ...