Disney’s The Little Mermaid Makes a Splash at the Straz

by Denise // 14 July, 2017 // Comments off

I was 18 years old when The Little Mermaid hit the big screens in 1989. The fiery red-head bikini top wearing mermaid was not like the Disney Princesses that came before her. Ariel challenged authority. She was independent. She took... Continue reading →

Into the Woods for Wonder and Delight

by Denise // 2 December, 2016 // Comments off

If you’ve seen Disney’s’ Into the Woods and loved it, forget all the fanciful state-of the-art movie production. If you loved the music and story, then hold onto that admiration along with the bedtime fairy tales your cherished as a... Continue reading →

Love and Other Mysteries: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Now Playing at the Straz

by Denise // 11 November, 2016 // Comments off

Ever become so obsessed with something that you shut out others and become trapped in your own mind? Ever feel so isolated and misunderstood? Ever misread the simplest cues of your loved ones? New York Times Best Seller novel,The Curious... Continue reading →

It’s a Sign! If/Then Is a Must-See! (Eight Life Lessons Learned From If/Then)

by Denise // 20 May, 2016 // Comments off

Have you ever wondered “What if”? “What if I never took that job?” “What if I never met him?” We all have those What If moments and allow our brains to become consumed with moments that could have been. My... Continue reading →

Feel Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

by Denise // 27 April, 2016 // Comments off

When I graduated from high school, my parents bought me a gently used 1988 Toyota Corolla as a graduation gift. Unlike the other sedans in its class, my Corolla didn’t have all the fancy upgrades like electronic windows but it did... Continue reading →

Matilda the Musical: An Enchanting Masterpiece

by Denise // 26 February, 2016 // Comments off

Disclosure: I received tickets to Matilda The Musical as opportunity through the Tampa Bay Bloggers and the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. The opinions shared are my own. Back in my teaching days, there was always that one child that... Continue reading →

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