Gig Harbor Getaway, Part 1 of 2

With February a month to definitely be hedonistic in a romantic way, getaways are a good idea. Although someplace hot, tropical, and clothing-optional may be on your list, staycations abound. The Pacific Northwest is a great place to getaway without really going very far.
Take Gig Harbor, for instance. Self-promoted as “Washington’s Maritime Village,” this area [...]

Bible Schmible: Family Focus

Time to get a little heavy here, dear hedonists. What is the Bible? What is its purpose? Why was it written and by whom?
There’s a new play in town – a world premiere, in fact – that addresses these questions and, in so doing, redefines what is the Bible, what is holy.
In short, it’s family.
That’s [...]

Women and War

World War II was a time in our history that we must remember – remember and relive through the literature and the arts, for example – so as to never lose sight of the horrific atrocities of which we as human beings are capable. The purpose of such a reminder is to ensure that we [...]

All About Attila

As Seattle sits snow-bound, northern Italy is currently being invaded. Invaded by a barbarian whose name is pronounced more than one way: uh-TILL-uh in English, and AH-teel-uh in Italian. OK, so not an actual military invasion, but rather, an operatic one.
For Attila – whichever way you choose to pronounce it – is currently enjoying its [...]

A Completed New Year’s Resolution: Heed the Hedonist on Facebook

So … some people keep New Year’s Resolutions, others don’t. Personally, I can see both sides: given that most resolutions pertain to health improvement – be it physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, financially, or (of course) hedonistically – one could argue that they shouldn’t be a once-a-year promise to oneself, but rather, something one lives [...]

Coriolanus: One Bad-Ass Momma’s Boy

People can be … complicated. Take Caius Martius Coriolanus, a Roman general known for his ability to fight in wartime. Heralded as a hero, his mother Volumnia encourages him to run for consul (high office).
Coriolanus is a fighter, not a politician (although he has the ego for both). However, he’s also a bona fide momma’s [...]

Give Your Head a Little Love, Part 2 of 3: Air Repair

O.K., so part one was all about the hair; for part two, let’s move on to the face. This time of year, travel – in particular air travel – is pretty much a fact of life. What’s more, as of late travel has become more … complicated. The result: grumpy, rumpled, dried-out passengers.
But there’s another [...]

Nicely Naughty Nutcracker

It’s that time of year – the month when it gets cold outside, but (hopefully) hot inside. Sure, there are always cookies a-bakin’, fires a-cracklin’, and (often ugly) sweaters a-donnin’. But think burlesque, dear hedonists – time for a lil’ strip teasin’, pastie-twirlin’ good time.
For it’s burlesque time again at The Triple Door – (your [...]

Cinderella’s Shoe Drive

Shoes – they’re not just for Cinderella anymore. No matter what the demographic, shoes are IN. Of course, Cinderella is perhaps best associated with the proverb, “if the shoe fits, wear it” … right to the alter with a handsome prince, no less.
If you want to get your fancy shoes on and even give a [...]

Taproot’s Christmas Party of Kindness

Let’s face it, each and every one of us is different. (Some of us even more so than others.) But regardless of who dances what and to which drummer, during the winter holidays it’s all about sharing and caring, rather than just … staring.
A good play this holiday with just such a theme is Beasley’s [...]

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