The Warm Fire of Aloha

Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim As I write this I am listening to the rumble of thunder. It begins as a low rolling drumbeat then rises to a crescendo of clattering cymbals ending in a brilliant flash of light that casts a blue glow across the room.  The light fades and the [...]

Coming Soon to Theaters Near You

Written by Karen D. Swim “First of all, I choose the great [roles], and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don’t come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.”–Michael Caine When an actor auditions for a role they are often given a scene to play. The tiny [...]

It’s April and I am the Fool

Image by ian boyd via Flickr Written by Karen D. Swim Today is April 1st and I am a fool! I am not the victim of an elaborate prank. I have not lost my ability to be prudent but I am proudly a fool. I have fallen victim to the folly known as absolute belief [...]