No Worse Than the Backwater Times
It’s déjà vu all over again. Michael, the News Star newspaper never “went out of business” as you stated in the Nov. 18th edition of the Reader. It is alive and kicking and delivered for free each and every Wednesday. In fact it has never missed a single deadline in its 106-year history. I recall you apologizing to me in print back in March after making the very same statement in these pages. What gives? Just because Lorraine Swanson turned down my job offer in March 2008 doesn’t mean the publication died. In fact 2010 may turn out to be one of the most profitable years for the News Star in decades. My return on income this year will easily top the Tribune, Sun-Times and maybe even the Reader? Since they’re not taking advertising yet I know we’re making more money than Patch! Not bad for an old ink-stained zombie that just won’t die. —Ronald Roenigk
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It’s Not Easy Being Green
The people who worked on these campaigns are still here, and the Democrats and Republicans have only gotten worse. The results might seem a little worse than the last major election, but on the ground the Greens have more volunteer support than ever. It’s a slow process building a movement and there’s always more reason to get Greens elected. —Mr. P
I am a non-theater person. That does not mean I lack the capacity to read a script and visualize what a good story is and how it may translate on stage. Being a “non-theater” person may even give me an advantage. I am not stuck in any preconceived idea on how it will work. My ideas may be new and fresh. Isn’t that what you are looking for? I welcome the idea the Mr. Cercone proposes and best of luck to him. I would love to go see the show and support his efforts. FYI I am an artist. (I) love to read and visualize very well thank you! —santo
