Sciatica is a tingling, burning, throbbing or general pain, usually in the buttocks or hips but can radiate as far down as the foot. There are three basic types of pain that can be confused or associated with sciatica, neuralgia, neuropathy, and neuritis. Neuralgia is generally connected with pain along the course of a […]
NYC’s Tiny Ninja Theater takes on Shakespeare: Ophelia Drowns in a Glass of Champagne
Dov Weinstein is the creator, producer, and lead puppeteer of Tiny Ninja Theater, a theater company comprised entirely of toy ninjas and complementary sundry plastic figurines. Since 1999 he has been touring the world in his one man and many ninja renditions of Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet, each a shortened yet faithful adaptation […]
Dating Challenges of A Single Parent (North America)
As a single parent, dating can be rather difficult. Especially if your child(ren) is still recovering from the divorce. He/she would think that you should still be together with mom/dad. However, it takes time for children to realize the reality of marriage. At times it just doesn’t work. Around ten years ago at least, the […]
The Sparrow and the Spaghetti
At the restaurant where I was having lunch in Trinidad there was a buffet. One of the many options along with fresh vegetables, seasoned meats, tossed salad, and juicy fruit, was spaghetti. As is the norm in Cuba, the buffet was inside but most of the doors and windows were open to provide a cooling breeze. […]
Calling of the Sky (My Poem)
Sky!which ruins have you done in my mind? Why are you calling me in day, at night? Have you floated my mind on your raft of white clouds? Do you let me retire from worldy task now? I will hide wearing your gifted blue dress, That you gave me in the moment of grace. Our […]
Using Armatures in polymer clay sculpture
Armatures serve several useful purposes in free-standing polymer clay sculpture. Firstly, they provide a frame upon which to build the clay. Secondly, they cut down the quantity of clay required so that the resulting sculpture is lighter and bakes thoroughly in a shorter time. Thirdly, they support the sculpture after baking, which is particularly important with the more […]