Monthly Archives: June 2017

Flying Ponies(Euclid Beach Park) by Carl Gaertner

Posted on June 30, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

I instantly connected with this picture.  This hangs in the modern art/local artist section at the Cleveland Museum of Art.  I had never heard of Carl Gaertner before but apparently he was a successful painter who lived in Cleveland.  This … Continue reading →

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Why Wonder Woman Can’t Win Part 1

Posted on June 27, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

Jordan and Eddie’s film reviews is an excellent blog and I always appreciate reading their reflections on film.  They had criticized the portrayal of Steven Trevor within Wonder Woman.  I expected not to like this dynamic because I have never … Continue reading →

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Barbara Bonney “Deh vieni, non tardar”

Posted on June 20, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

A good friend of mine is on an opera kick right now.  No complaints.  She suggested we see the Cleveland Opera Circle’s performance of The Marriage of Figaro at the end of April.  It was a lovely time. Here is … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s Taming of the Shrew: Summer of the Shrew Part Deux

Posted on June 19, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

It wouldn’t be summer without the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s outdoor free theater.   This year they begin with Taming of the Shrew.  I wish they had done this last year, because I did a bit of The Summer of the … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random (Wonder Woman) Thoughts

Posted on June 18, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

*Spoilers*Spoilers*Spoilers*Spoilers*Spoilers*Spoilers*   1 I knew almost nothing about Wonder Woman before I saw this movie.  I remembered her briefly from a Boys and Girls Club commercial as a child, but that is it. 2 I did feel a bit of … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random (West Side Story) Thoughts: It’s All Maria’s Fault

Posted on June 12, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

1 If you have never seen West Side Story at Severance Hall with the Cleveland Orchestra performing the score live, you have never seen West Side Story. 2 I haven’t seen West Side Story in almost 10 years, so I … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Random (Reylo) Thoughts Part 7: Sex and Danger

Posted on June 4, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

Well, the trend of people reading my Reylo posts continues, so, here follows another shameless attempt to get more views.  🙂 Many people find the idea of a sexual dynamic between Rey and Kylo Ren troubling because Kylo Ren is … Continue reading →

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