[…] which seals off the outer world dramatically, as it shapes and intensifies this newly formed symbolic world. Naturally, the relationships vary … even in the few seconds required for these passengers in the elevator to rise to their destinations. Secretly, mostly unconsciously, tentatively, each commences assigning roles to the others, and each steps forth trying out for these roles. Make […]

[…] Tribute to Dr. Joseph Waddell Clokey 1890-1960 by EDITH M. KELLER Trustee of the Ohioana Library and Chairman of Its Music Committee The musical world was saddened by the sudden passing of Joseph Clokey at the home of his son in Covina, Califor­ nia on September 14, 1960. At the time of his death he was Professor of Church Music […]

[…] just how lucky we all are to live in Ohio. We have always enjoyed browsing the aisles, chatting with the authors and illustrators, and listening to them talk about their passions. We often depart with a stack of new books for us and our grandchildren! Here in Ohio, we want everyone to live up to their God-given potential. With support […]

[…] In The Eclipse I Call Father: Essays on Absence, David Axelrod recalls a balmy night in May, 1970, when he vowed to allow no one and nothing he loves to pass from this life without praise, even if it meant praising the most bewildering losses. In each of these fourteen essays, Axelrod delivers on that vow as he ranges across […]

[…] as much. What would you say is his greatest legacy? BT: Taft was miserable as president. He said, “Politics, when I am in it, makes me sick.” He had a passion for the law and his only aspiration was to serve as Chief Justice. It was in that role that he made his greatest contribution. He streamlined the administration of […]

[…] he felt that he had already seen too much. “You stop that!” he shouted, waving his brawny right arm threateningly. Legree hesitated between blows, and an electric current of suspense passed through the audience. “I mean it!” con­ tinued Uncle Tom’s defender. “Don’t you hit him another time!” With some brisk improvising the scene was brought to a close, and […]

[…] without exception such products sold today are fashioned from hides illegally taken. But the element of profit still protects the poacher from meaningful legislation. Meanwhile, we allow our highways to pass through historic and natural treasures, our impoundments to flood scenic valleys that we need not flood, and all the while we continue to add our pollutants to the streams, […]

[…] Can Whistle , Lansbury was strictly known as a supporting actor, usually playing somebody’s mother. Friends in the business and the director, Joshua Logan, all urg ed that Lansbury be passed over. Fortunately, Lawrence, Lee, and Herman ignored their friends, got rid of Josh Logan, and hired Angela Lansbury. From the moment the Winter Garden Theatre curtain went up for […]