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BARBARA DANZA likely hear concern about the apparent Let Them Copy decline in writing ability being ob- Copycats get a bad rap. Encourage your A MILLION-DOLLAR CANDY EMPIRE Writing is one of those essential skills You can easily served in young adults. What was once children to copy things down—a joke, a that, if nurtured, can become an enjoy- considered a quintessential benefit of poem, a quote, a passage from a book— encourage ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZOLLI CANDY UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE able and beneficial tool, one that can a solid education is now falling by the anything. The act of copying proper syn- JON MILTIMORE (Left) Some have a personal and professional effect your wayside. tax and grammar and (ideally) beautiful product exper- for a lifetime. Fortunately, as a parent, you can eas- and well-written language strengthens lina Morse is a typical 14-year-old Most parents, imentation in Different people seem to have differ- children’s ily encourage your children’s writing the writing muscle in a very simple way. girl in a lot of ways. She goes to the early years. ent opinions about writing. Some moan writing prowess. The key is to make it fun and Be careful not to make this feel like a high school, likes to dance, and I think it’s and groan at the thought of it, prefer- meaningful. Here are seven fun ways boring school assignment. lives with her parents. When Morse safe to say, was 5, her ring, perhaps, to walk on nails or visit prowess. The to encourage your children to practice Make it fun, perhaps by incorporating it Did we mention she also runs father gave her the dentist. Others are naturally drawn writing at home. into a craft project, making use of special Aher own international candy empire? Oh. do not buy the personal key is to make to writing, feeling somehow compelled pens, or doing it right alongside them. Well, she does. their 5-year- finance book to put pen to paper and use the act of it fun and Write Down What They Say The story begins with a trip to the bank “Rich Dad, Poor writing to organize their thoughts and A wonderful way to encourage young Read Well when Morse was 7. She asked if she could olds financial Dad.” think more clearly. meaningful. pre-writers or even older reluctant Expose your children to wonder- have a sucker, but Dad discouraged her, ex- If you talk to a university professor writers is for you to transcribe their ful books. Not all literature is created plaining that candy was bad for her teeth. success or employer of recent graduates, you’ll ideas for them. With a pen and paper at equal—quality varies widely. Find “best She went home empty-handed that day, but literature. OLESIA BILKEI/SHUTTERSTOCK the ready, ask your children to make up of” lists from sources you trust online something tugged at her mind. “Candy tastes a story, verbalize a letter to Grandma, and stick to the classics. Allow your so good. Why does it have to be bad for your Well, Tom or conjure a silly poem. Write down children to hear and read rich, descrip- teeth?” exactly what they say. Don’t edit it for tive language and make reading a high Just like that, the idea for the Zollipop, a Morse did. grammar or style. Simply allow your priority in your home. sugarless lollipop, was born. children to experience having their exact ideas put down on paper. You Enter a Contest A Healthy Lollipop? can further enhance the experience by Find writing contests for your children’s Instead of using simple sugars to make her encouraging them to draw and color age range and encourage your child candy, Morse’s Zollipops are made with xy- pictures to go along with their new to enter. Having a purpose for writ- litol (pronounced zy-li-tol), a natural sweet- creation. ing—not to mention a deadline—will ener. It took months of research, testing, and Finally, put the work to good use. encourage your children to stretch their YouTube-watching to develop the candy Read the poem or story aloud, fre- capabilities. base, but once she finally did, Morse had quently. Mail the letter to Grandma. As they work on their entry, support the hippest lollipop in the world—a sugar- Show your children that what they them with the tools and resources they free, dairy-free, gluten-free treat that still “wrote” has value. seek and be there for them emotionally tastes good and actually cleans your teeth. as well. As anyone who’s ever created Using $3,500 of her own money (which she Share a Journal anything knows, the process can have had saved from birthdays and holiday gifts) Morse at the Another fun exercise to share with its ups and downs. Cheer them on and and a manufacturing investment from her Sweets & your child is to maintain a you-and- celebrate the completion of their project. father, Morse built a company and sold 70,000 Snack Expo in me journal. Simply write to your child Zollipops in her first year. Things only grew Chicago in May A fun exercise to in a special journal designated to this Give Them Their Own Journal from there. 2018. share with your process and ask for a response. Give your children their own personal Today the Zollipop is the third best-sell- child is to maintain Perhaps, you pose a question such as, journal. Aim to encourage a daily writing ing lollipop on Amazon, outselling clas- Dad, Poor Dad” explains “what the rich teach frugality and hard work—though those are a you-and-me jour- “What are your top three favorite flavors habit. Lead by example by also keeping sic brands like Dum Dums, Charms Blow their kids about money that the poor and important qualities. It teaches entrepreneur- nal. Simply write to of ice cream?” or pose a challenge like, your own journal, a process that can Pops, and Tootsie Pops. They are sold in middle class do not.” Written by business ial thinking. It shows how to build your own your child in a special “Can you think of 10 other words that benefit your life in many ways. Keeping roughly 25,000 major retailers in Amer- gurus Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter, business, one that creates value by solving journal designated to mean ‘good’?” Or start telling a story a journal and a container of pens at their ica, including Whole Foods, Walgreens, it’s one of the top-selling personal finance problems, and how to build passive income this process and ask and ask him or her to continue it, begin- bedside may be just enough to make this Walmart, and Kroger. books of all time. It’s the book your rich, suc- by recognizing opportunities others don’t for a response. ning a delightful back-and-forth project. an enjoyable part of their every day. Things have, you could say, worked out. Alina Morse, cessful uncle bought you see (or don’t act on). Additionally, vary your entries with Annual candy sales, which now include Zolli the CEO and founder that you never actu- doodles, paint, stickers, and other em- Publish Their Work taffy and gumdrops, totaled $6 million in of Zolli Candy. ally opened. The Lesson bellishments. Get creative and encour- As their skills improve, think of ways 2018. Morse has seven employees and is a “Rich Dad, No one is saying Morse isn’t responsible for age your child to do the same. There to put their work into the world. Many millionaire and famous. She was featured on Poor Dad” isn’t her success. She is. It’s quite possible she are no wrong answers here. online tools make self-publishing some- the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine, mak- one of those would have been a teenage millionaire if she He or she will delight in this special thing anyone can do. Whether it’s a blog, ing her the youngest entrepreneur to ever books that hadn’t read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.” practice you share together and without a neighborhood newsletter, or a printed grace the cover, and she was even invited to preaches The lesson is that successful entrepreneurs hardly realizing it, will be honing his or and bound book, encourage your chil- the White House (twice!) by then-first lady create value through vision and empathy. her writing skills at the same time. dren to write for the benefit of others. Michelle Obama. They see how the world can be better, and At age 14, Morse has already achieved “the they put resources—blood, sweat, capital, American Dream.” This invites an important and time—into creating it. But it all starts question: How did it happen? with empathy, explains BuildDirect CEO Jeff Booth. The Inspiration Behind Morse and Zollipops In August 2019, Inside Edi- 11 Simple Ways to Lighten Up tion ran a wonderful feature on this teenage entrepreneur. From the clip, it’s not difficult BARBARA DANZA all cylinders by keeping your calendar, cut or postpone items not performing very well anyway, to see that Morse is bright, engag- body properly hydrated. For on your to-do list, and ask for Breaks allow us to rejuvenate, ing, and driven—all keys to success. hen was the last extra joy, add lemon or help. We’ve all been there. recharge, and reset. Give yourself It’s also clear that her parents had a lot to do “The highest expression of time you expe- cucumber to your water or When you face it, you’ll feel a break. with her achievements. (I imagine this is empathy,” writes Booth, is “ad- rienced a good, try a flavored sparkling a lightness you’ll want to the case in nearly every child prodigy sto- dressing customer needs before hearty belly- water. Tea in the after- maintain. Play ry). Morse’s mother and father appear to be they’re even aware of them.” Wlaugh? Have you been operating noon is lovely, too. When was the last time you loving, nurturing parents who helped guide Empathy—the ability to un- in “all work-no play” mode for Joke Around played? Einstein once said that their daughter’s habits, values, and thinking. derstand and share the feelings of too long? Maybe as the weeks of Move When did everybody get “play is the highest form of At one point, Morse tells Inside Edition that others—is essential to entrepreneurs winter plod along, you’re feeling Before you go for a walk so serious? Laughter may research.” Hey, if it was OK for she’s “always kind of had this entrepreneurial because it allows them to see oppor- a bit blue? or head to the gym, you just be the best medicine. Einstein, it’s OK for you. Play mindset.” This may be true, but it’s important tunities others do not. Basic economics Perhaps it’s time to lighten may not feel like it. You’ve Dive into some stand-up with your kids, play a sport, play to ask why she always had such a mindset. teaches that this an essential component things up a tad. Here are 11 sim- got excuses at the ready comedy, silly entertain- a board game, play with those Evidence suggests it was no accident. of wealth creation. ple ways to lighten your mood, explaining why you don’t ment, or some good, old-fash- old toys you’ve put into stor- Most parents, I think it’s safe to say, do “The driving forces in the market process your heart, your outlook, and have the time, energy, and ioned jokes. Did you hear the age, play with Legos, play in the not buy their 5-year-olds financial success are the producer-entrepreneurs who see profit perhaps even your load. circumstances to make it happen. one about the guy who stole soap snow. It’s fun! literature. Well, Tom Morse did. When his opportunities arising from potential improve- You know, though, that once you from the grocery store? He was daughter was 5, he gave her the book “Rich ments in market activities,” wrote Thomas C. Get Outside get moving, and for a good while trying to make a clean getaway. Create Dad, Poor Dad.” The book apparently made Taylor in his classic text “An Introduction to Too many of us are spending afterward, you feel great. Those (Bahaha!) Did you know that most adults an impression. Morse, her sis- Austrian Economics.” ter Lola, and more time than ever inside, endorphins kick in, boosting When did Lighten up and laugh more. don’t believe that they are creative, “I looked at that, and I said I could create parents Tom “While other market participants are sitting and staring at screens. your mood, and you feel proud of but most children do? I think it’s a a company, but I could create it with a mis- and Sue on more or less passive, unaware of or perhaps The simplest way to brighten overcoming your excuses. Even everybody Look Within question of courage. Give it a go— sion,” Morse explained. “I could help people "Good Morn- uninterested in profit-related opportunities, your mood is to step out into the if it’s just for a few minutes, move get so The real reasons you’re feeling a nobody’s looking. through business.” ing America" in entrepreneur-producers search out and ex- sunshine. Take a walk around the your body. heavy burden may not actually be Doodle, paint, sew, build, write, For those unfamiliar with the work, “Rich January 2015. ploit profit potentials.” block, around the town, through serious? external circumstances, but an make—do something to get those Prior to Zollipops, it was no secret that the woods, or along the water’s Cue the Music internal issue. Look within and creative juices flowing. candy is bad for children’s teeth. What it edge. Whatever environment you Create an emergency playlist that Laughter ask yourself why. Why are you so took was a child’s empathy to recognize it find yourself in, get out into it. The goes on when you’re feeling that may just stressed by these circumstances? Remember was a problem for multitudes of children effects of nature on our well-be- grumpiness set in. Put all of your Why are you afraid? Why are you It’s been a long, winding road. (and their parents, who have to pay their ing have been well-documented. favorite jams on there—whether be the best worried? Why are you sad? You’ve probably got the pictures dental bills). If it’s cold, bundle up. If it’s rain- that’s Beethoven or Barry Ma- Dig deep then see if you can’t to prove it. Break out the photos Unlike so many children who imagined ing (absent the risk of lightning) nilow—no judgment here. Uplift- medicine. begin to reframe your emotions. and home videos and take a walk how wonderful it would be to eat candy that take an umbrella. Make getting ing music can change your state Perhaps you’ll need to turn to down memory lane. Share them tasted good and was good for your teeth, outside part of your daily routine. quickly. experts or spiritual teachings for with your loved ones. You’ll be gig- Alina Morse actually did something about higher-level perspectives. Seeing gling and sharing “Oh, remember it. In the process, she made millions of chil- Hydrate Let Go things from a higher or broader when ...” for a good long time. dren (and dentists) happier and herself mil- STOCKFOUR/SHUTTERSTOCK Your body needs water, and it lets If a sense of overwhelm is leading STOCKFOUR/SHUTTERSTOCK perspective can allow us to be We’re all so busy these days and lions of dollars. you know when it’s not getting to anxiety, it’s time to reconsider uplifted and enlightened. the simple joys and beauty in life That’s the power and beauty of entrepre- enough in a number of ways. your commitments. Perhaps can elude us when we’re head- neurship.

Lethargy and moodiness are you’ve overcommitted your time Take a Break down working and checking boxes YELLEN DAVID sometimes such signals, but you or overextended your resources. We all need a break from time to all of the time. Lighten things Jonathan Miltimore is the managing editor of may be too preoccupied to notice. Re-examine your priorities, and time. If you’re just pushing your- up. You’ll likely lighten things for FEE.org. This article was originally published Make sure you’re running on let go. Renegotiate items on your self all of the time you’re likely those around you as you do. on FEE.org B44 | LIFE & TRADITION THURSDAY, FEBRUARYWeek 20, 9, 2020 THURSDAY,Week 9, 2020 FEBRUARY 20, 2020 LIFE & TRADITION |B5 5

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Judith Knotts has been working with the homeless community We Need the Trades, in Austin, Texas, since 2003. and the Trades Need Young People

JEFF MINICK rest of us would be living in caves.” “Thanks,” he said, and smiled. “I like what hings were going wrong. And fast. We take the luxuries they provide I do.” The basement of my daughter’s Two days later, the water softener guy, house where I now live alone—she, us as given, as ordinary as grass, also named John, showed up, again right Mike, and the kids moved last Au- until something goes awry. on time. He was younger than William, had Tgust to Pennsylvania—is inhabited by a longer hair, and wore some sort of blanched water heater, a furnace, a compressor, three tattoo on his left arm. Once again, he was 4-foot-high tanks for softening the water, competent. He was in the basement less and a metal box beside these tanks contain- than two hours, explained to me the repairs ing salt whose purpose remains a mystery he had made, and when I thanked him, he to me. For about a week, a thing-a-ma-jig at echoed William: “I love what I do.” He told There are so many the base of the furnace had run continuous- me that for nearly 10 years he had worked reasons and we ly, the water softeners sounded off at irregu- as a manager of a Home Depot distribution lar hours, and the compressor kept clicking point, but “got tired of the box.” have to look at off and on about five times per minute. When the compressor reached 12 times We Need These People each one of those per minute, I texted my daughter, “We need All of us, at one time or another, need homeless people a plumber pronto,” and called my son-in- plumbers and electricians, painters and law with the same message. Before taking auto mechanics, and when we find one like and say ‘... Why are a job in Pennsylvania, Mike was a contrac- William or John, conscientious, knowledge- tor and builder in our community. He im- able, punctual, we feel as if we’ve struck they here, and how mediately contacted a good friend here, gold. Until we need them, we forget how can I help them as John, the owner of a property maintenance dependent we are on such people. We take business who that very afternoon sent one the luxuries they provide us as given, as or- an individual?’ of his plumbers to the house. dinary as grass, until something goes awry. Judith Knotts We buy our potatoes without reflecting on Rescue the many hands that brought them to the William was 5-feet-10 or so, lanky, mid-50s, grocery store. We flip a switch, and a room at with a West Virginia accent and a ready midnight fills with light. We turn a tap, and A MISSION TO smile. We went downstairs, and like all potable water flows into our kitchen sink. good craftsmen, he ran his hands over the For a long time, the trades lacked prestige. parts and pieces of the various machinery, Those who worked in construction and al-

as if to take their measure through his fin- ALL PHOTOS BY SHUTTERSTOCK lied jobs often felt stigmatized. They sat gertips. “The compressor’s shot,” he said, at the back of the bus while doctors, law- Shed Light on the Homeless “and we’ll have to replace the condenser, yers, bankers and brokers, even nurses and too,” which was what I had earlier consid- teachers, rode in the front. Comedian Rod- COURTESY OF JUDITH KNOTTS ered the thing-a-ma-jig. He looked over ney Dangerfield was famous for the line, ANDREW THOMAS for 72 hours. car. She rolled down her window the water softeners. “I don’t know much “I don’t get no respect,” a line that some at Knotts and the group went out and put her left hand outside. about these things. You’ll need to get an the back of the bus must have sometimes he homeless are one of without money, credit cards, or The man didn’t ask for money. outfit from Winchester to come look at ‘em.” thought applicable to them. our country’s most ne- phones. All she had was a backpack He didn’t ask for food. He took her After promising he would return at 9 Until the pipe bursts, or the furnace glected and misunder- and didn’t know what to expect. The hand, and told her how he had spent the next morning with all the necessary breaks down, or the car needs a new car- stood populations. experience affected her profoundly. the day working, and how lonely parts, William shut down the condenser, buretor. TFor a few days in 2003, a woman “It changed my life. I saw a he was. She got his name, and he the compressor, and the water softeners, Then they get respect. took a “leap of faith” to give up her whole different view of the world went into the woods toward the and my noisy living quarters became silent comfortable bed and live on the that I never knew existed,” Knotts tent where he lived. Tragically, she as a tomb. Changes in Attitude streets with the homeless in Aus- explained. learned in the next day’s obituaries “See you tomorrow morning,” I said when That attitude may be changing. In his 2020 tin, Texas, and to connect with Knotts was shocked by the en- that he had died from an overdose. he left, wondering if it would be so. Previous State of the Union address, President Don- them. In return, she gained a new vironment that homeless people “I realized I was the last person experiences with tradesmen and punctual- ald Trump called for providing greater at- perspective. had to live in. The image of people that had seen him,” Knotts recalled. ity left me dubious at best. tention and money to the trades. Many of Judith Knotts, 79, has lived in stepping over a homeless wom- The man hadn’t asked for any Yet, lo and behold, William appeared at 9 our community colleges feature courses Austin since 2000. She earned a an sleeping on cardboard on the money or any food, he was just in a.m., parked his truck in the yard near the in everything from auto repair to welding, master’s degree in educational pavement in an alley stuck with terrible circumstances, Knotts said. basement entrance, and began unloading and because of a scarcity of young people policy and leadership from Vir- her. The homeless were also kind Another homeless man who his equipment, the condenser, and the com- entering the trades, opportunities for em- ginia Tech University and has to her and taught her skills such Knotts befriended had no legs and pressor. He refused help carrying this equip- ployment and good wages abound. been working in school admin- as where to find water. was in a wheelchair. While at first, A homeless man sleeps on the street in Austin, Texas. ment inside, refused my offer of coffee—“I In “A Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting istration since the 1970s. She discovered how resilient he was a little apprehensive to already had my share”—and set to work. By Ahead,” which I highly recommend to While Knotts was growing up they are, because after three speak with her, a friendship devel- was in greater need. Above every- it’s difficult for the everyday person early afternoon, he had installed all the nec- young people in their late teens and early 20s, and attending public school in days and three nights, Knotts oped. One day, his blanket slipped thing, she learned how everyone to imagine becoming homeless. essary machinery, added a new shut-off valve Charles Murray offers some excellent advice Pennsylvania, she recalls her was physically and emotionally off and Knotts noticed a knife. He really just wants to be loved. However, all it takes is one cata- for the entire system, and was loading the old on choosing a vocation. Unless they are ab- fifth-grade teacher lining up the exhausted. But that was nothing told her it was the only way for Society often blames the home- strophic event to force an individ- compressor and his tools back in the truck. solutely certain about their choice of voca- students’ desks by grade-point compared to the indefinite period him to protect himself. Knotts less for their situation, but there ual onto the street. For example, “Come look at this thing,” William said, tion, Murray recommends that young people average. Knotts knew, even from of time that the homeless would visited with him regularly for are many causes for homeless- Knotts was in a homeless camp twisting the compressor so I could see its first think “about the things you enjoy.” He a young age, that there had to be have to endure on the street. the last year of his life before ness, Knotts explained. and encountered a young boy. He bottom and a two-inch hole. “Rusted out. provides a sort list for them to consider, such a better way to educate students. he too died from an overdose. While some have been aban- asked if she recognized him, and You dodged a bullet. If that bladder inside as: “You enjoy being outdoors”; “You enjoy “That was the seed for trying to Relationships “[We were] two people [from] doned by their families or abused, she didn’t. In fact, he had been had burst, your basement would have been solving puzzles”; “You enjoy security and improve schools,” Knotts said. Knotts looked and continues to opposite ends of the world. We others struggle with drug and alco- one of her students. full of water.” predictability”; and “You enjoy risk.” Exam- look at each homeless person as a became very good friends,” she hol abuse, or suffer from mental ill- “It’s not just the lower class, or the ine yourself in this way, Murray suggests, and Engaging the Homeless person as opposed to a statistic, and said. “I mourn him. I really do. ness. Many are employed but aren’t uneducated, that becomes home- Small Talk then select a vocation that will match your When Knotts arrived in Austin considers how she could help. Un- He asked me for very little, and able to earn enough to afford hous- less. We could all—with one little After he had loaded up his truck, we talked personality and will bring you joy. in 2000, she started working as a afraid, she spends time with home- he gave me so much.” ing. Others have no access to edu- slip—become homeless,” she said. again for a while. We discovered we had A 2020 “U.S. News & World Report” re- school principal in elementary, less people and listens to them. cation or have been released from Having written for the Austin both vacationed at Emerald Isle, North port on the job market shows that many middle, and high schools. Ever Without asking prying questions, Lessons Learned prison, which makes it even more American-Statesman since 2008, Carolina. We both had grown children who of those in the building trades earn good since she can remember, she has she engages them in conversation Knotts learned a lot from her ex- difficult to find a job. Occasionally, many of Knotts’s articles have were making their way in the world and do- salaries and that all of the trades need more always had a profound interest in and tries to offer a friendly ear. periences with the two men, and a traumatic injury leaves a person focused on homelessness. In an ing well. William had worked most of his life skilled workers. how people become who they are. Although she doesn’t spend from the homeless in general. unable to work. Natural disasters effort to bring attention to the is- as a printer, running a machine, but several And we need them, too. It was this passion that would lead nights with the homeless on the She discovered that underneath also can force people into the street. sue, Knotts compiled a series of years ago he began researching his com- When we find a plumber, We need more Williams and more Johns to her work with the homeless. In street anymore, she spends two everything, people are the same. “There are so many reasons 34 articles and short stories into pany online, and realized it and the print- a painter, or an auto mechanic in the world. 2003, a friend of Knotts told her he days a week feeding them and We’re all human beings. and we have to look at each one a book, titled “You Are My Broth- ing business were about to go belly-up. For who’s conscientious, knowledgeable, was organizing a “street retreat” regularly checks on them under “Humanity is what binds us,” of those homeless people and say er: Lessons Learned Embracing years, he’d run a home repair business on and punctual, we feel as if we’ve Jeff Minick has four children and a group in Austin. the highways and on the street. Knotts said. ‘What is their issue? Why are they a Homeless Community.” She the side, teaching himself skills like plumb- struck gold. growing platoon of grandchildren. For “Within two seconds, I thought: Throughout her experience en- She also learned how kind, gen- here, and how can I help them as hopes that readers begin to better ing. When the opportunity to work came 20 years, he taught history, literature, ‘I’m going.’ [It] was a total leap of gaging with the homeless com- erous, and resilient the homeless an individual?’” Knotts said. understand the homeless in their up for John, he said goodbye to his printing and Latin to seminars of homeschooling faith,” Knotts recalled. munity, she’s developed deep can be. She would give a sandwich Society largely ignores the home- cities, and how to help. press and leaped at a new beginning. students in Asheville, N.C., Today, he Inspired by his humility and relationships. One experience to a homeless man or woman, less population because the situa- “I’m hoping that [readers’] eyes Before he left, I said to him, “Thank heav- lives and writes in Front Royal, Va. See honesty, she went out with the that stuck with her was when a who, in turn, would give the meal tion is ugly, and people put the issue will be opened, and their hearts ens we have people like you. Otherwise, the JeffMinick.com to follow his blog. team to live among the homeless homeless man approached her to another homeless person who out of their minds. Furthermore, will be opened,” Knotts said.

a museum now and then. But soars to more than $40 for a by helping others, and perhaps I could continue the list—swap when it came to one regular family of four. one day, you will be surprised to babysitting duties with friends, 5 Ways to ‘Live Below Your Means’ activity, piano lessons were my But avoiding theaters doesn’t see that help reciprocated. find free events around town, thing. I stuck with that one extra mean the family must kiss mov- cut back on store-bought snacks, ANNIE HOLMQUIST dinner, for hours with the chil- ness, I have to agree. Doing with- 1. Make Restaurants a Treat for years, eventually using the ies goodbye. Instead, practicing By volunteering 5. Make Saving Fun connect with a local church to dren, for walks with your spouse, Picking one out has a way of bringing a family Eating out quickly puts a strain knowledge to produce income for patience and waiting for the together you will My family has long enjoyed build a support network, plan It’s not often that one comes for family gatherings. extracurricular activity, together and reframing what is on the food budget. Choosing to myself. movie to hit Netflix or the library create a common camping, but during the lean simple birthday parties—but you across sound, concise advice. So, ‘Live below your means’ is a rather than multiple truly important in life. eat in the comforts of home not Fear of missing out drives many in DVD format teaches delayed family experience, and years, our old tent was breathing get the idea. Living below your when I came across the following strategic choice of monumental ones, saves money and Thankfully, not every fam- only is easier on the purse, but parents to enroll their children in gratification for a pittance of the you will be blessed by its last and we needed a new one. means as a family won’t deprive statement the other day, I took import that will enrich genera- reduces stress. ily will be forced into living on also provides a more relaxed set- multiple, longterm activities such price. helping others. (The old tent was also a hideous your children of fun and life notice: tions. Children need their par- a restricted income. Yet many ting in which families can linger as dance, soccer, and band. These shade of orange that was an advancement. Instead, it may “Live below your means.” ent’s time more than their money. families desire a closer bond and over the dinner table, discuss- activities, while enjoyable, drain 4. Volunteer embarrassment to yours truly.) end up helping them, not only in This advice, writes Dr. Patrick Time together results in affection, would be happy if they could set ing serious subjects that curious families both of time and money. Living below one’s means can To this end, we started a tent learning frugal habits, but also in Fagan, was given to a group of confidence, and a great outlook aside extra money for a rainy day, ears at the neighboring booth Picking one extra saves carpool make you feel like you’ll never fund, using money we earned establishing lifelong bonds with professional therapists, but it also on life and will greatly influence thus making living below one’s won’t hear. Involving children in time and reduces stress for both get out in society again. Instead together as a family to pay for it. those who love them the most. translates to families. whom they choose to be their means a reasonable and respon- the cooking process also fosters children and parents trying to of forcing the family to become Not only did we save enough for The price tag on that last item? “What children need most from spouse. Real wealth is time for sible move. learning and togetherness. pack it all in. hermits because you can’t afford our tent, but we also gained the Priceless. their parents is their time. Time what is most important.” So what are some easy ways anything, why not volunteer for memories we’d made earning

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MENEMSHA FILMS POPCORN AND INSPIRATION: FILMS THAT UPLIFT THE SOUL ‘Maytime’ Director Robert Z. Leonard Starring SHEN YUN Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, John Barrymore, Herman Bing, and Tom Brown PERFORMING ‘Maytime’ from 1937: Running Time 2 hours, 12 minutes Not Rated ARTS Release Date Sweethearts for a Day March 26, 1937 (USA) Audience Reactions

ALL PHOTOS BY METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS The Epoch Times considers Shen Yun Performing TIFFANY BRANNAN music adapted into vocal music. Arts the significant cultural event of our time The duet that Paul and Marcia sing and has covered audience reactions since the t. Valentine’s Day may be beneath a flowering tree on May Day company’s inception in 2006. past, but all of February is is one of the most emotional songs recognized as the month this duo ever sang. The image of The Epoch Times is a media sponsor of Shen Yun of love. If you’re done with the historically attired sweethearts Performing Arts, and believes its mission to revive Sflowers and candy, pull out a ro- against the pastel vernal back- the 5,000-year civilization of China is history mantic classic film. ground could be a vintage valentine. in the making, and in line with our mission One of my favorite Golden Era The exquisite melody of their duet, of covering and preserving traditional arts romances is “Maytime” from 1937. “Will You Remember,” highlights and culture. This musical drama stars Jeanette the beautiful blend of their soprano MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, clas- and baritone voices. sical singers who made eight films The lyrics are a heart-rending trib- together. After this film, they were ute to the single spring day when Wiener Klara (Abigel Szoke) and Dr. Korner Aladar (Karoly Hajduk) form a special bond in “Those Who Remained.” known as the Singing Sweethearts they were sweethearts, and this mo- I could let go of all stressful of the Silver Screen; it’s all about ment shows Jeanette MacDonald feelings. The show inspired me, and I know now what it sweethearts. and Nelson Eddy at their very best. FILM REVIEW: ‘THOSE WHO REMAINED’ A small-town girl, Barbara (Lynne The May Day scene can only be means to be in peace with Carver), considers leaving her fi- surpassed by the climax, the opera your surroundings ... Shen ancé, Kip (Tom Brown), to study sequence in America. It is a perfor- Yun left with me the thought opera in New York. She finds Kip’s mance of the finale from “Czaritza,” that we should hold onto tradition, and disapproval selfish and unreason- a fictional opera based on Sympho- Platonic Love Against the not be burdened by too many novelties, able. An elderly woman named Miss ny No. 5 by Tchaikovsky with French and too many changes. We should look Morrison (MacDonald) overhears lyrics. The passion is palpable and at a human being as someone created by their quarreling and Barbara saying multilayered in this scene, since the Backdrop of Soviet Hungary divinities. We should look for the best in that she just wants to become a great emotions of the characters in the every human being and safeguard it. singer. Miss Morrison then recounts opera reflect the longing of the sing- ULLA KOCH IOC Lifetime Achievement Award- her own youth, when she was Marcia ers playing them. As Nicolai aptly IAN KANE dences with delicate patience. Hajduk and Szoke turn in some winning Olympics coach, at the Musical Dome Mornay, a famous soprano. says, “They’re referring to it as a liv- In an especially touching scene, solid, very nuanced performances in Cologne, Germany, on Feb. 12, 2020 Years earlier, young Marcia sings ing emotion. Whatever it was, it was Recent films detailing the Jewish he breaks out some old pictures of that convey the loneliness and de- for Parisian royalty. Her maestro, most effective.” Very true! experience during the World War the family he lost. The two eventu- spair of two damaged souls. The middle-aged Nicolai Nazaroff (John Films like this bring opera to the II era have avoided the depictions ally form an indescribably intimate film is carefully paced and doesn’t Barrymore), guides her through the masses by incorporating classical of extreme brutality, violence, and (although platonic) relationship move too fast; it’s just enough for Shen Yun creates a new evening as he has guided her career music into deep stories. All the mu- despair that usually are concomi- that transcends their age gap. In the bonding of these two survivors opportunity for the rebirth for four years. Now that her career about Nicolai. Marcia sadly says, sic is in the context of the story and tant with this genre (that is, “The fact, from the outset, Aladar sets to seem natural and authentic. of humanity ... [Shen Yun] has reached its height, his work is “It shouldn’t have happened. I furthers the plot. As a result, “May- Pianist,” “Schindler’s List,” and so some strict guidelines for physical There is also an almost palpable vividly displays celestial done, so he asks her to marry him shouldn’t have let it happen.” She time” doesn’t have a theatrical, ste- on), and moved into new territory. contact between the two. sense of tension as they try to re- realms that move our souls as repayment. Honored, Marcia confesses that she didn’t squelch reotypical “musical” quality. This is From the hilariously surreal “Jojo main as discreet as possible, even and enlighten our wisdom. accepts. their romance because it was “such the sort of musical that people who Rabbit” to the serenely beautiful as their commitment to each other ... Shen Yun is a masterpiece that will Restless later that night, Marcia fun,” hoping it would “end like that don’t usually like musicals could “Waiting for Anya,” audiences are only deepens over time. be remembered by the entire world. takes a carriage ride. When the horse and not like this.” By stringing Paul enjoy. It is artistic enough to suc- being treated to fresh perspectives. ‘Those Who “Those Who Remained” is an en- It’s really remarkable. ... It would be breaks loose, she ends up waiting in along, she lets them form a deep ceed without music, so the beauti- Hungarian director Barnabas dearing, heartfelt portrait of two something great, if [Shen Yun] can a café where she meets the hand- attachment. ful songs are just an embellishment. Toth’s film “Those Who Re- Remained’ is an people whose lives have been hor- usher in the new epoch for the rebirth of some, young, and carefree baritone Marcia deceives Nicolai as well. mained” is another rich example. endearing, heartfelt ribly shaken but, through mutual humanity. Paul Allison (Eddy). He would rather When he suspects her first noctur- Lonely Success It begins in 1948; the Germans bonding and healing, have saved have fun than heed his opera maestro nal outing was a rendezvous, she “Maytime” shows that a career can- have already been defeated, and each other’s soul from being irre- LEE DONGYEONG director, Korean portrait of two Broadcasting System, at Ulsan Culture & Arts (Herman Bing). carefully avoids mentioning Paul at not replace true love and happiness. the iron-fisted totalitarianism of versibly shattered. Center, in Ulsan, South Korea, on Feb. 11, 2020 Paul falls for Marcia instantly, and all. The next day, when she lunches Marcia becomes a famous prima Soviet communism has been es- people whose lives In these fractious modern times, she reluctantly agrees to lunch at his with Paul, her secretive behavior donna, but it brings no content- tablished in Hungary. have been horribly it’s refreshing to see a male charac- flat the next day. Back at her hotel, proves that Nicolai doesn’t know ment. She would have been far hap- Sixteen-year-old Klara (Abigel ter whose frail appearance belies Nicolai has discovered her absence. her whereabouts. After Paul bumps pier without fame, married to Paul. Szoke) has an appointment for a shaken. quiet strength and selfless hero- It is a performance that She eventually makes him believe into Nicolai outside Marcia’s dress- She chose the man who created and gynecological exam. Her exam- ism as he comes to the aid of a girl transforms you and her story. ing room, she unconvincingly lies guaranteed her career instead of the iner, Doctor Korner Aladar (Karoly However, in the harsh Soviet rule in need without taking advantage transports you, awakening At lunch the next day, Marcia and that he is just a “silly young man” man who offered undying love. Thus, Hajduk), is a 40-something man that deems personal freedom and of her. In the end, it’s a beautiful a special sensory feeling ... Paul feel love’s stirrings. However, who wanted to meet her. she had only one day of happiness to whose face is a solemn mask of individuality as threats, their pair- mélange of tragedy and eventual It gives us some profound Marcia says they can’t meet again. And when the singers meet again remember throughout her life. despair. ing raises the suspicions of some hope, loss and recovery, and ulti- messages about how mankind Paul thinks otherwise, so he visits seven years later, Nicolai instantly Although Marcia and Paul miss She is at first skittish and pan- communist operatives. Aladar and mately—the healing power of love. must dedicate itself to good over her at the opera house, insisting they sees their connection. After open- their chance at happiness, their sto- icky, but sensing a kindred spirit Klara pick up on this and try their evil, and how we must always keep in attend a May Day festival together. ing night, he asks Marcia, “There ry guides Barbara and Kip. Marcia in Aladar, she begins to open up best to keep things on the down- Ian Kane is a filmmaker mind the fulfillment of some mandates She agrees in order to get him out was a great deal you never thought tells Barbara, “I met Paul too late, to him. Klara is the lone survivor low, but soon they are part of the and author based out of Los that make us respect a higher being of her dressing room before Nicolai important enough to tell me, wasn’t but you and Kip have the whole of a family of four, while Aladar cavalcade of gossip and distrust Angeles. To see more, visit so that we have a better way of living arrives. there?” She answers, “Very little.” world ahead of you, if you want to lost his wife and children to the that go hand-in-hand in such a DreamFlightEnt.com together and avoid the self-destruction of On May Day, Marcia discovers true (Top) of honesty. The leading character’s “Very little,” he replies. “Yet it’s take it.” This movie reminds us to Holocaust. They share a common regime. the human being. happiness. The sweethearts pledge Nelson Eddy and untruthfulness with her two men stood between us for seven years.” cherish true love, lest we be sweet- blight in that although they are go- In one especially harrowing JORGE HERNANDO Pedraza, secretary- their love, but Marcia says she must Jeanette MacDonald causes years of suffering for all Her deception doomed their mar- hearts for just one day. ing through the motions of normal scene, Klara is hauled in to face ‘Those Who Remained’ general of the Andean Community of Nations, marry Nicolai. Heartbroken, they in “Maytime.” three. riage from the start. daily life, their deep despair has a communist official after being Director at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima, Peru, part after “one day to last a lifetime.” (Above) Marcia’s relationship with Paul Tiffany Brannan is an 18-year made them hollow inside. seen with her head on Aladar’s Barnabas Toth on Feb. 8, 2020 She weds Nicolai, expecting to nev- begins with half-truths. After their Love Songs for All old opera singer, Hollywood his- Desperately in need of a father lap during a visit to the local park. Marcia Mornay Starring er see Paul again. Nevertheless, they (Jeanette meeting, he asks her to dine with In addition to valuable life lessons, torian, travel writer, film blogger, figure and someone to end her Meanwhile, Aladar’s friend and Karoly Hajduk, Abigel Szoke, Mari Nagy are destined to meet seven years lat- MacDonald) accepts him. As she never explains her re- this film offers a wealth of wonderful vintage fashion expert, and ballet extreme loneliness, Klara soon work colleague, Pista (Andor Lu- the proposal Running Time Being able to tell a story in er in America when they perform an fusals, he persists until she accepts. classical music. Surprisingly, only writer. In 2016, she and her sister moves out of her great-aunt Ol- kats), warns him that locals have 1 hour, 23 minutes opera together. After being reunited, of marriage to If she had simply said she was en- one song, the love duet sung on May founded the Pure Entertainment gi’s (Mari Nagy, “Budapest Noir”) been vanishing in the night. He dance is wonderful and will they be able to part again? Nicolai Nazaroff gaged that first evening, he may not Day, came from the Sigmund Rom- Preservation Society, an organiza- place and in with the good doctor. also tells Aladar that he’s thrown Not Rated that’s something that Shen (John Barrymore). have pursued her further. berg musical of the same name. The tion dedicated to reforming the arts Aladar becomes her doting men- his lot in with the Communist Par- Release Date Yun does marvelously ... Doomed by Dishonesty This dishonesty culminates rest of the music consists of opera by reinstating the Motion Picture tor, helping her with her home- ty and has been ordered to keep Feb. 14 (USA, limited) The pain and the suffering “Maytime” shows the importance on May Day, when Paul learns excerpts, folk songs, and symphonic Production Code. work and listening to her confi- tabs on Aladar. that people still feel from that separation of their previous culture came across very strongly, and my daughter asked me if I cried and there was a point where I did shed a tear ... I would say it’s a window into a culture that you don’t often

PUBLIC DOMAIN get to see. The artistry is top-notch and it’s MUSIC music, London Early Opera. George centers in Italy and Dresden, Ger- Strada del Pò, who was the star of gave the premiere of “Messiah” at a great experience. Her concert titled “Costly Ca- Frederick many, for this Royal Academy of Handel’s second Royal Academy a time when oratorio, too, were JOHN VISHNESKI attorney and clarinetist, naries: Mr. Handel’s Search for Handel (center) Music (with no connection to the of Music and for whom Handel going out of fashion in London. at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Ill., Superstars” commemorated the presenting current company). wrote the title role of “Alcina.” That may have been his reasoning on Feb. 15, 2020 Celebrating Handel 300th anniversary of the found- “Water For example, Handel met Mar- She sang in at least 24 of Handel’s for making its premiere in Dublin. ing of Handel’s Royal Academy Music” to gherita Durastanti during his operas. The premiere came after a dev- sic” to celebrate its 300-year-old of Music, one of the most am- King George I Italian sojourn (1707–1710), and Fashions change, however, and astating frost in Ireland in 1739– SHARON KILARSKI on the River It was extraordinary. The commission by King George I bitious opera companies of the Thames, July she was one of the first singers he by the early 1730s, the thrill of Ital- 40, so Handel arranged that one We are amid a yearslong cel- of England. This coming March 18th century. 17, 1717, recruited for London. She enjoyed ian opera was over in London. In of his concerts would benefit Mer- depth of the story about ebration of the German-born marks the 300th anniversary of by Edouard a long personal association with fact, English ballad-operas that cer’s Hospital, the Charitable In- the Chinese culture, the but English-made genius George the first publication of Handel’s Surviving Musical Fashions Hamman. the composer and played major poked fun at the pretensions of firmary, and debtors’ prison. Due creation, their faith, their Frideric Handel. On Feb. 23, Eight Great Suites. To celebrate, Cunningham hoped her concert and later minor roles for him. Italian opera gained popularity. perhaps to its public rehearsal, the beliefs, their concepts of 2020, the creator of arguably Handel & Hendrix in London is would reveal some of the dilem- But Italian singers were rather Handel moved away from Italian demand for entry to the venue (the good and evil ... I hope that the pinnacle of sacred music in hosting harpsichordist Satoko mas Handel faced, his innova- more expensive than the British opera and into English-language Fishamble Street music hall) was the message gets through. We see these the English language and re- Doi-Luck to perform the works. tions to surmount them, and even singers, straining the Academy’s oratorio. such that ladies were advised not beautiful people dancing and all these ferred to by Beethoven as the And last April, the London something of his charitable na- budget. In decline due to escalat- Anna Maria Strada del Pò was to wear hoop skirts and gentle- wonderful athletes, but the message is greatest composer to have ever Handel Festival focused on the ture. She also hoped to debunk ing costs as well as other issues, also one of the first of Handel’s men not to bring swords so as to what I hope comes through ... Its culture lived will turn 335. Many of his theme “Handel’s Divas.” Part of some of the myths surrounding had written. The act of throwing theme tune for her; she sang it for the Academy could not survive, Italian singers to perform orato- accommodate more concertgo- will survive. works are turning or, recently, the festival featured the interna- his divas. someone out of a window was 30 years. and Handel and the impresario rio, singing title roles in the orato- ers. The proceeds, evenly split, are John James Heidegger formed the rios “Deborah” and “Athalia,” thus said to have secured the release JOSEPH KULAKOWSKI attorney, at the Mobile have turned 300. tional opera conductor, prize- For example, there’s the fa- the punishment for murderers But this unfounded story didn’t Civic Center Theater in Mobile, Ala., on Feb. 11, In July 2017, conductor Nicho- winning harpsichordist, and mous story of Handel threaten- in parts of Germany, and Handel mean that singers like Cuzzoni second Royal Academy of Music. breaking boundaries between of nearly 150 indebted prisoners. 2020 las McGegan’s Philharmonia early music specialist Bridget ing to throw Francesca Cuzzoni was merely being witty. In fact, were not troublesome for Handel. Handel recruited from Italy again. genres. Baroque Orchestra and Chorale Cunningham and her com- out of the window when the so- Cuzzoni did sing the aria, and To ensure quality, Handel had One of his later recruits was Of course, Handel’s most famous Robert Hugill contributed performed Handel’s “Water Mu- pany specializing in Baroque prano refused to sing an aria he it even became something of a recruited singers from operatic the Italian soprano Anna Maria oratorio is the “Messiah.” Handel to this report. 10B10 | LIFE & TRADITION THURSDAY, FEBRUARYWeek 20, 9, 2020 THURSDAY,Week FEBRUARY 9, 2020 20, 2020

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It’s as simple as years, and the movie watchers and discuss what small relation- “I do” and “I don’t want to be with continuing to date. Early in rela- were less likely to have broken up. ship tweaks can help make it you anymore.” As a relationship tionships, couples prioritize these It probably isn’t just taking in any a reality Owls vary in size, from the minuscule elf Owls have many features that scientist, I suggest the following one-on-one outings, but eventu- film, but rather that watching a owl (around › inches tall) to the enormous allow them to do what they do: Blakiston’s fish owl, which can measure hunt silently at night without four psychology research-based ally begin to coast, just when the romantic story gives couples a less At the end of the month, compared wls are œž inches tall. Owl species can look seeing what they’re going after strategies to kick off your relation- relationship could use an extra threatening way to discuss rela- to couples on the study’s waitlist, some of our most extremely di erent from one another. All thanks to their perceptive ears. ship maintenance plan. boost. tionship issues. It may also help participants reported more posi- enigmatic creatures. owls, however, share a generally similar Owls’ ears are large, surrounded To recapture that early relation- them see their relationship differ- tive emotions, better relationship face, with their large, forward-facing eyes by a ru of feathers that channel 1. Use Boredom as a Pivot Point ship magic, research shows that ently. That’s important, because functioning, and improved com- WWhile they are famed and resting on light-colored facial disks that sound to make it louder to them. No one raises their hand and says, couples should engage in new, research from psychologist Eli munication. Another month later, fabled, and many know what an are bordered by a darker head. There may Their hearing is so precise that “Sign me up for a boring rela- challenging, and interesting Finkel and others shows that view- their average relationship func- or may not be hornlike ear tufts, which can they can hunt in total darkness and owl looks and sounds like—who be any size depending on the species. catch prey without even seeing it. tionship.” But boredom serves a activities. Rather than sitting at ing your own relationship through tioning remained better than that doesn’t?—most people have Their diets vary by species. Many owls Owls’ feathers are very soft and purpose. Like your phone indicat- staring at your phones, couples completely neutral eyes helps of the comparison group. never seen an owl in the wild. eat rodents, but some eat insects and dense, providing them with protection ing your battery is low, boredom is should break their routine and try couples hold off declines in mari- Few people enjoy cleaning, others catch fish, like the aforementioned from the cold. The comb-like feathers an early warning system that your something different. It could be as tal quality. doing laundry, or mowing the Blakiston’s fish owl. When an owl eats on the leading edge of their wings, along relationship needs a recharge. simple as trying a new restaurant, lawn. Yet, if you neglect those something, they normally swallow it with the fringe-like feathers on the At different times, all relation- or even a new dish at a favorite 4. Finding the Bright Spots tasks, life quickly falls into dis- whole. Then they digest what they can, trailing edge make it almost impossible ships experience boredom. Psy- place. Activities are great, but you also repair. Your relationship is just and regurgitate the rest (fur, bones, to hear owls fly. This allows them to hear feathers) in a ball-shaped substance their prey and also prevents their prey chology researcher Cheryl Ha- Not only does branching out need to do daily maintenance. the same. Rather than thinking called a pellet. from hearing them. rasymchuk and colleagues have counteract boredom, but trying Gary W. Lewandowski There’s an old adage in psychol- about replacements when your explored how people react. For new things helps you grow as a Jr. is a professor ogy research that “bad is stronger relationship shows signs of wear, example, to turn things around person. All of this spills over into of psychology at than good.” For relationships, that invest the time and energy into when you’re bored, do you fall the relationship, increasing levels Monmouth University often means focusing on what’s a little maintenance. Using any A great horned owl. back on things that are familiar of passion, satisfaction, and com- in New Jersey. This wrong, while overlooking what’s or all of these easy-to-implement aMazing Escape Maze and make you feel self-assured, mitment. article was originally right. Talk about self-defeating. strategies should not only help a What’s in You Neighborhood? like taking a walk around the In one study, researchers asked published on The Of course, you can just as easily relationship survive, but hopefully neighborhood? Or do you choose married couples either to play Conversation. find the ways your relationship is even thrive. 1 2 3 4 Down 5 6 1 Where shirts are pressed (8) 2 You might have bought this paper there (8)

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(Left) Jesus did not need his disciples to defend him; he had an army of angels at his Our Peril disposal. “Taking of Christ With the Malchus Episode,” circa 1620, by Gérard James Sale Douffet. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Below) n our increasingly materially focused world, a 1. St. Paul at the moment world in which image is king over content, it is he is blinded by God. “Conversion on the Way worth bearing in mind that sometimes the invis- to Damascus,” 1601, by Caravaggio. Oil on canvas. ible aspects of life, the worlds that lie beneath Saint Mary of the People, Rome. Iwhat we see with the naked human eye, are of far 2. Jesus was transfigured greater import. in a blinding light; a Hindu myth tells of a similar transfiguration. There is a wonderful story from the Book to see some loving behavior perhaps, to “Transfiguration of Jesus” of the Hebrews (11:27) where it says of Mo- which we say, “Ah, that’s love.” Or perhaps by Carl Bloch. ses in a flash of inspired insight: “By faith more accurately, “That’s a loving behavior.” 3. he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the But the essence of love always remains St. Thomas Aquinas, circa king; for he endured, as seeing Him who invisible to us. And I say this because, of 1410–1412, by Gentile is unseen.” course, these invisible values dictate our da Fabriano. From the He endured all manner of hardship behaviors, our actions, in the visible world Valle Romita Polyptych. because he was able to see “Him who is of matter—be they positive, invisible val- Pinacoteca di Brera in unseen.” He saw what was invisible and ues such as love or freedom, or negative Milan, Italy. unseeable. What a figure of speech we ones such as hate or indifference. have here—an oxymoron, or paradox. Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psy- Yet we know what this means, because in chology, asked the fundamental question: reddees/shutterstock Public Domain PD-US Public Domain our imaginations we can see the invisible, “The decisive question for man is: Is he re- and this seeing the invisible is correlated lated to something infinite or not?” Moses with faith: Beyond the evidences of our and Christ, as two prophets, assure us that senses, we know some deeper truth, and we are. Christ establishes this in a particu- this truth gives us an unstoppable power larly dramatic way, mocking—effective- if, like Moses, we embrace and believe in it. ly—the blindness of his own apostles who What to my mind this story so vividly trust more to their own swords than to shows and testifies to is the reality of Christ’s unlimited power. We are remind- the world we cannot see but which is all ed of the most often quoted line: “And He around, and to which all myths and an- said to them, ‘Because of the littleness of cient scriptures testify in one way or an- your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have other. In other words, the invisible world faith the size of a mustard seed, you will we might call Spirit; and this spiritual say to this mountain, “Move from here to world, as Moses demonstrates, is far more there,” and it will move; and nothing will powerful than the material world that we be impossible to you.’” (Matthew 17:20) actually and directly perceive. A modern spiritual master, Teilhard de Krishna’s Holy Beings Chardin expressed it this way: “Matter is There is a parallel story in the Indian spirit moving slowly enough to be seen.” myths that is worth dwelling on for a brief Slowly enough? Why? Because Spirit is moment, as it helps us see the Christian much, much faster! So fast, in fact, as to and Jewish tales in a refreshed light. In be invisible. This is atomic motion; it is so Donald A. Mackenzie’s fascinating book fast and so small that we cannot see it, but “Indian Myth and Legend,” there is a won- it is the foundation of reality. derful and highly expressive scene where the god Krishna in mortal form, and alone, 72,000 Angel Warriors Ready! advises the weak and old maharajah to In the Christian tradition, we have one discipline and restrain his ambitious and 1 2 3 important, comparable situation: In the evil son, Duryodhana, before it is too late. Garden of Gethsemane, we learn (Mat- Duryodhana is planning—against all thew 26:53) that after Jesus orders his dis- sound counsel—to defraud his cousins, more: He gains new purpose as the new, modern thought, as is the idea that it can filter of science and logic and reason. The spiritual origin. ciples to put their swords back into their the Pandavas, of their rightful inheritance 13th apostle. Paul was a government man, result from a lack of spiritual belief. Mod- results are misleading and dispiriting.” Finally, then, James Hollis again: “Sym- scabbards, he says, “Or do you think that I to the kingdom. As Krishna is giving his a man with no spiritual dimension to his ern media frequently tries to portray those bol and metaphor are our greatest gifts, for cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at counsel, Duryodhana is in a rage, waiting life whatsoever, a materialist who did bad of spiritual inclination as the bad guys: The Unnameable Mystery they make culture and spirituality pos- once put at My disposal more than twelve outside with three accomplices, plotting things for payday. But by being blinded zealots, extremists, terrorists. As psy- The true relationship between reason and sible. The animal lives the mystery; the hu- legions of angels?” A legion equaled 6,000 to imprison Krishna and take him cap- and therefore forced to examine the im- choanalyst James Hollis observed: “The the spirit is what Thomas Aquinas knew man experiences it as mystery.” Denying troops, so we are talking here of summon- tive; thereby, they reason, weakening the material world, or inner world perhaps, chief project of modernism, that move- long ago in the 13th century: “Reason the mystery, denying the holy ones, is to ing some 72,000 angelic warriors! He is not Pandavas. he becomes spiritually enlightened and ment of literature, art, music, psychology, gets us to where unnameable mystery degrade us; we become like the animals alone in that desolate garden—all those But Krishna knows their thoughts and is able to hear God’s message. The impor- philosophy, and troubled sensibility over begins.” What a marvelous expression: that simply live and die. Our real destiny is holy beings are instantly available and their plotting, and says these inspired tance of trusting in the invisible to find the last two hundred years, was to witness “the unnameable mystery.” That points to quite the opposite: to one day become one around him. words in front of Duryodhana’s father our way through life could not be clearer. the eroded authority of such institutions where we become aware of the invisible, with the holy beings that surround divin- The importance of the invisible in our when Duryodhana is recalled into the Again, there is parity with the Indian leg- [of church, government, and family] and of the gods and holy beings around us, of ity and finally participate in the goodness lives cannot be overstated, particularly in room: “Ah! Thou of little understanding, ends. Krishna denounces those “persons to dismantle their claims to govern the miracles, of the cosmos working in almost of the whole cosmos. a culture like ours, which has become so is it thy desire to take me captive? Know (Above) ing for power and success, and betraying of demoniac natures … devoid of purity, modern soul.” inexpressible ways to bring about good. materialistic and anti-spiritual. now that I am not alone here, for all the The god Sri even his own family as he perceives them good conduct, and truth” and who claim The Enlightenment of the 18th century And this is one of the reasons we need to All quotes are from the New American Just to make this point, we need to be gods and holy beings are with me.” Krishna as standing in his way. Ultimately, this pro- that the “universe is void of truth, of guid- enthroned reason (and as a consequence believe in the spiritual world, because, to Standard version of the Bible. clear that what is really important to us Then, in dramatic fashion, in a divine mentioned cess leads to total self-destruction. We see ing principles and of ruler.” These people, science, its doting daughter) as the su- return to Jung again, “When people feel in our lives is really invisible: When we transfiguration, he reveals his true nature in Hindu the same with those persecutors in the according to Krishna, are those “born for preme authority and arbiter of our lives, that they are living the symbolic life, that James Sale is an English businessman talk of “love” or “justice” or “freedom” or and becomes a tongue of flame, fire issu- mythology, Christian stories: Herod, Pilate, and Judas the destruction of the universe.” and this despite the fact that after 200 they are actors in the divine drama, that whose company, Motivational Maps “democracy,” or indeed any other value ing from his mouth and eyes and ears; on the wall of are all destroyed by their blindness. It’s pretty stark stuff, and liberal human- years of genuflecting to it, we find it pro- gives the only meaning to human life; ev- Ltd., operates in 14 countries. He is the Jagannath or abstraction that we may be prepared sparks break from his skin, which is as Temple in We might see one further extension of ism hates it and always wants to water vides no basis on which to live the “good” erything else is banal and you can dismiss author of over 40 books on management even to die for, then we are talking about radiant as the sun, and around him gods Hyderabad, this analogy—and perhaps a reversal of it down. But the scriptures warn us that life. Indeed, its abject failure to provide a it. A career, producing children, all are and education from major international the invisible. and divine beings appear. India. it—in the tale of St. Paul, the agent charged denying the spiritual world and its claim convincing moral or ethical foundation for maya [illusion] compared with that one publishers including Macmillan, Pearson, Like the Pharisees and Romans, Duryod- with hunting down the apostles. Paul is on us have very serious consequences. actually living a fulfilling life is palpable. thing, that your life is meaningful.” and Routledge. As a poet, he won first prize Seeing Love? hana cannot see all the holy beings, can- physically blinded by God, but he ulti- There is a very direct connection, it As English writer Peter Stanford observed, Without this meaningfulness our lives in The Society of Classical Poets’ 2017 We don’t see love in its essence. But when not recognize the invisible power of the mately comes to see the truth of Christ de- seems, between denying spiritual realities “We imagine that we are so much cleverer empty, and we fall prey to all forms of nar- competition and spoke in June 2019 at the somebody loves somebody else, the matter prophet standing before him, and so he spite the lack of his material sight. Hence and being, for want of a better word, evil. than past ages, that their wisdom can be cissism, addiction, emotional and physi- group’s first symposium held at New York’s of their body moves slowly enough for us blindly pursues his ignorant path, grasp- his sight is restored to him, and so much Evil, as a concept, is highly unpalatable to surpassed by our own, passed through the cal pathologies—pathologies that have a Princeton Club. 18B6 | LIFE & TRADITION TUESDAY, FEBRUARYWeek 25, 9, 2020 TUESDAY,Week 9, 2020 FEBRUARY 25, 2020 LIFE & TRADITION | B719

REACHING WITHIN: WHAT TRADITIONAL ART OFFERS THE HEART ‘Buffaloed’ Mark Jackson grew up in Spring Val- ley, N.Y., where he attended a Waldorf D i r e c t o r Rated FILM INSIGHTS school. At Williams College, his pro- Tanya Wexler R fessors all suggested he write pro- Starring Running Time fessionally. He acted professionally Zoey Deutch, 1 hour, 35 minutes The WITH MARK for 20 years instead. Now he Jai Courtney, Judy Greer, Release Date Rapturous Union writes professionally about Jermaine Fowler, Feb. 14 JACKSON acting. In the movies. Noah Reid, Lorrie Odom, of Raymond Ablack Heart and Mind ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAGNOLIA PICTURES

COURTESY OF ART RENEWAL CENTER ERIC BESS actions. It would seem that our ability to calculate and measure our actions ‘Buffaloed’: Art has an incredible ability to point to possesses a beauty that can undo the what can’t be seen so that we may ask potential desire for the hideous. Hollywood Finally Found “What does this mean for me and for Also, the oracle describes Cupid as one everyone who sees it?” “How has it influ- who “overcomes gods and men.” If Cupid Zoey Deutch’s True Niche enced the past and how might it influence is a representation of love, then it is love the future?” “What does it suggest about that overcomes or has power over gods the human experience?” These are some and men. That is, love is a force so power- of the questions we explore in our series ful that even the gods are overcome by Reaching Within: What Traditional Art it and are unable to resist it. Thus is the MARK JACKSON Offers the Heart. power of love. Next, Psyche is rewarded when she ere’s a hilarious little movie starring Zoey hat does it mean to authenti- accepts her fate and punished when she Deutch that makes itself quite useful as cally love? The term “love” is resists it. Her fate is the union with love. a whistleblower on the state of America’s Woften thrown at any object that When she resists her fate—when she H debt-collecting infestation. Why would provides us the slightest pleasure. We resists her inevitable union with love— that topic be funny? Remember “Back to love our spouse, our children, our favor- she suffers as a consequence. She suffers the Future’s” Marty McFly, played by Mi- ite movie and song, and even the latest when she listens to her sisters and tries chael J. Fox? Remember his mom, Lorraine, chicken sandwich. We certainly don’t to bring death to Cupid, and she suffers played by Lea Thompson, and how funny mean the same thing in all cases. Maybe when she looks at the beauty in Proser- she was? French painter William Bouguereau can pine’s box despite being instructed not Well, it was only a matter of time before offer us insight into what it means to to look. Lea Thompson’s actual kid, Zoey Deutch, love, with his painting “The Rapture of Psyche, however, is helped through her broke away from the young Hollywood in- Psyche.” trials when she pursues love. It’s not that génue pack, and though she’s got model (Top) Talk about a good attitude! Nothing damp- Let’s first take a look at the myth of the trials disappear; it’s that she’s able to looks—guess what her acting power alley ens the spirits of Peg Dahl Cupid and Psyche, thought to be initially overcome them because supernatural is? That’s right—she’s a comedienne par (Zoey Deutch), here getting recorded by the Hellenistic philosopher forces are helping her. Is this the power excellence, just like mom. a mug shot, in “Buffaloed.” Apuleius, who lived in North Africa. of being “overcome” by love? Hollywood hadn’t really figured out what Our minds can calculate and mea- to do with Deutch up until her last movie, (Right) Peg Dahl (Zoey Psyche’s Beauty and Venus’s Jealousy sure our actions and undo the potential “Zombieland: Double Tap,” where she Deutch) learns the debt- The story begins with the introduction desire for the hideous. Unfortunately, played a pink-clad ditz, running around collecting ropes from her boss (Jai Courtney). of a king and his three daughters. The our minds can also rationalize to an slightly unhinged, looking way too stupid youngest daughter is named Psyche extreme, an extreme in which we excom- to survive a zombie onslaught—and yet (Soul). The two older daughters marry municate love from our lives and forget survive she did. And how. princes, but Psyche’s beauty is too to consider and care for those around us. And so it would appear that Zoey Deut- intimidating for most suitors. People In the story, the absence of Cupid results ch’s archetype (and the showbiz product gather to watch the girl whenever she in the absence of beauty as well. Love she sells best), for which she will most likely walks through the city and write hymns and beauty are cohorts: They mutu- henceforth be known, is as an annoying, glorifying her beauty. Some even com- ally share space and time. When love is squeaky-voiced, hyper-ambitious, scrappy, pare her to the goddess of beauty, Venus. absent, so is beauty, and then sorrow and eternally optimistic and enthusiastic, cut- This comparison angers Venus, and sadness prevail. throat survivor, who somehow manages on so she calls for her son Cupid (Love) to Finally, Psyche ascends to the heavens top of all that to be extremely charming and use his arrows of love to make Psyche and becomes immortal in her union with watchable. That’s some serious charisma. fall in love with a hideous beast. Then Cupid. Love saves her from herself and goes to jail, but does she grow a conscience A running gag is the local pride regarding people will again praise Venus instead forgives her mistakes, and she is allowed She’s Got a Plan in the slammer? Nooo. She gets shrewder. that particular chicken dish for which Buf- of Psyche. to ascend into the rapture of the immor- Zoey Deutch stars as Peg Dahl, a girl grow- falo is known for the length and breadth of Cupid agrees and first makes himself tal heavens because of her pursuit and ing up poor in South Buffalo, New York, Bad Boss our great nation, and there are two main invisible before he visits the sleeping sacrifice for love. The union between the who’s feeling the classic, small-town claus- One of the reasons the movie is set in Buf- competing establishments that appar- Psyche. When he touches her heart with beauty of the mind and the love of the trophobia of the mega-talented, weary of falo is because that particular seedy city ently divide Buffalo-ans in terms of their his arrow, she suddenly opens her eyes, heart may result in a heavenly rapture wearing her brother’s hand-me-downs, and happens to be a sort of ground zero for the wings proclivities. Hilariously, the presid- startling him and causing him to ac- that transcends this earth. who’s got enough ambition and entrepre- debt-collecting industry. One of the rea- ing judge at Peg’s hearing bequeaths unto cidentally stick himself with his own Perhaps this is why Plato says: “There- neurial talent to eventually watch the city sons the movie is set in Buffalo is because her the ultimate Buffalo insider tip: He gets arrow. Struck by Psyche’s beauty, Cupid fore I say Love is the most ancient of the of Buffalo dwindle in her rearview mirror. that particular seedy city happens to be a his wings from the one place but his blue gives Psyche an antidote to the curse gods, the most honored, and the most The only problem is that her super- sort of ground zero for the debt-collecting cheese dip from the other place. before returning to heaven. powerful in helping men gain virtue and shrewd head for business is connected to industry. Because it’s essentially a wee gangster Venus realizes that Psyche has escaped blessedness.” a heart sorely lacking a sense of right and Peg learns the ropes of the collecting tale, it’s got some little gangster instances, the curse and decides that she herself wrong. Her mother (Judy Greer) later game from her new boss, a small-time like our Peg flying into a rage, running will place the curse on Psyche. Venus Bouguereau and ‘The Rapture laments that she did the best job she debt-collecting overlord named Wizz across town after Wizz, brandishing a gold- makes sure that no suitors will come to “The Rapture of Psyche,” 1895, by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Oil on canvas; 82 1/4 inches by of Psyche’ could to raise her daughter with a sense (Jai Courtney). In the tradition of 1992’s plated .44 magnum, but generally speak- visit Psyche, so Psyche’s family takes her 47 inches. Private Collection. Bouguereau presented the moment in of morality. “Glengarry Glen Ross,” 1995’s “Casi- ing, this is an extremely satisfying Ameri- to an oracle that states: which Cupid awakens Psyche and takes Anyway, from a young age, Peg is de- no,” 2015’s “The Big Short,” and 2019’s can comedy. The interactions between “The princess Psyche shall never wed her into the heavens. This is her ascent termined to study business at an Ivy “The Laundromat,” Peg takes us on an Deutch, Judy Greer, and Jermaine Fowler a mortal. She shall be given to one who beauty of a god. She is so overwhelmed revives her. The god flies to heaven, tells to the divine. The two figures are diago- League institution of higher learning, educational journey of how the money are particularly enjoyable. Fowler plays a waits for her on yonder mountain; he with worshipful feelings that she leans their story, and makes a case to the gods nally composed as moving from bottom and then take on Wall Street and be the flows throughout the various con games prosecutor who really should be looking overcomes gods and men.” in to look closer, dropping oil from her to have Psyche immortalized. Jupiter left to top right of the picture plane, and next Warren Buffett. and scams. In this particular case, it’s the to arrest Peg, but he can’t help becoming lamp onto Cupid. He awakens and says calms Venus with kind words, and when the flow of the drapery and hair helps When that fateful day arrives that she’s cons specific to the debt-collecting world, twitterpated due to her spunky cuteness. The Love of Cupid in grief, “O doubting Psyche,” before fly- she remembers that anger hurts her own reinforce this movement. accepted to her school of choice and real- and, as ever, your jaw will drop at what the Psyche agrees to her fate and begs her ing away. beauty, she immediately smiles again. The soft yellows and pastel violets izes she can’t pay for it, she starts up a flurry con-men vermin in our fine nation get up parents to give her to the one waiting on Psyche, filled with sorrow, tries to fol- Psyche is taken into the heavens, provide a complementary contrast that of hustling: selling cigarettes in school, and Zoey Deutch stars as a tal- to in the absence of government oversight. the mountain so that she may appease low Cupid but is unable to. When she drinks the nectar of the gods, and be- is not jarring but pleasing to the eye. buffalo wings and counterfeit tickets at ented scam artist trying to When the cat’s away… The movie itself is well- Venus. The one waiting is assumed to be looks around, all of the beauty of her comes divine. She and Cupid are never An atmospheric perspective keeps the Buffalo Bills games, out on the sidewalk. escape the city of Buffalo, Also like Molly Bloom, Peg eventually a monster. Psyche is indeed taken to the garden and palace has disappeared. She parted again. background elements in the distance so Then one day she gets a phone call from a N.Y., in “Buffaloed.” strikes out on her own, putting together conceived, fun, funny, mountain, but there the West Wind car- sadly leaves in search of Cupid. that they play a supporting role to the debt collector. He’s not too good at his job, her own talented crew of marginal types ries her to a beautiful, secret valley, with Interpreting the Allegory ascent of the two figures. Everything is and with her business sense being like a who share a pronounced talent for selling: and very informative, a palace greater than her father’s. The Search for Love For me, the myth of Cupid and Psyche organized and composed with a soft but Spidey sense, or X-ray vision, she realizes namely, a Jehovah’s Witnesses-type pros- regarding the shadowy There, a voice calls out to her: “All that Psyche is encouraged by Ceres, goddess isn’t a romantic love story. Instead, it endearing beauty. that she could do this guy’s job much better elytizer, a phone-sex worker of a certain you see is yours, gentle high princess … of the harvest, to go to Venus and request reveals some very interesting aspects of What’s most interesting to me, how- than he can. age, and an Indian-American utilizing a world of debt collecting. Fear nothing; only command us, for we forgiveness. Psyche goes to the temple of the relationship between the beauty of ever, is the body language of the two And similar to real-life wannabe lawyer florid, Abu-from-the-”Simpsons” Indian are here to serve you.” Venus, offers a prayer, and Venus—still our minds and the love of our hearts. It is figures. Psyche, with her eyes closed Molly Bloom discovering her own blister- accent to promote the restaurant he works Psyche realizes that her husband may jealous of Psyche’s beauty—produc- necessary to remember that Psyche and gently smiling, holds onto herself: ing talent for running illegal poker games, Judy Greer plays Peg for. That is, until she recognizes him as hav- As mentioned, Deutch is a comedic tal- not be a monster, but a beneficent power es a series of impossible tasks represents the human soul, She embraces her heart and chest as she Peg swan dives into one of America’s big- Dahl’s mother, who tried to ing attended her high school, and he’s all ent to reckon with; she fires on all comedy with the voice of a god. Psyche requests for her to complete in order to mind, or spirit, and Cupid experiences the rapture of her ascent. gest, unregulated, con games—debt col- bring her daughter up right. of a sudden, like, “Oh, snap, you’re what’s- cylinders, shifting gears and tactics like to see her suitor’s face but is denied. The see Cupid again. These tasks When love is represents love. Let’s take a Cupid looks to the heavens and holds lection. Also like Bloom, Peg eventually his-name’s older sister…” a Formula One driver. She’s the driving voice replies: include separating heaps of absent, so is close look at several aspects on to Psyche. This naturally all leads to a showdown force here, to continue the metaphor. The “Never doubt me, dearest Psyche … grain, beans, and lentils in beauty, and then of the story. Is it that our minds are close to the with former boss Wizz, and of course, we movie itself is well-conceived, fun, funny, Perhaps you would fear if you saw me, one night, obtaining golden sorrow and sad- First, Cupid remains hid- divine only when we allow love to carry want to see her stick it to him. The prob- and very informative, regarding the shad- and love is all I ask. There is a necessity locks from a flock of fierce ness prevail. den from Psyche. Psyche us to it? Should we, with our minds, em- lem is, we root for her because while she’s owy world of debt collecting. that keeps me hidden now. Only believe.” sheep, and obtaining some must trust Cupid despite not brace our hearts so that our hearts will bad—he’s worse. “Buffaloed,” the title, describes two beauty from Proserpine, the wife knowing who or what he is. learn to embrace others? Is it only pos- Allow me a quick tangent: We’re getting a things: 1) the story’s setting, and 2) bul- Cupid Departs of Pluto, god of the underworld. Maybe this is true for our minds as sible to realize our full potential when we fair amount of this lately. Harley Quinn, for lying. Debt collectors buffalo Americans Psyche is content for many days until she Psyche receives help to accomplish well. It is not that we must know love ab- cultivate both our hearts and minds? example, is a bad girl, but her adversary is not just in Buffalo, but as we all well know, begins to miss her family. She asks her each of these tasks. Ants help her orga- solutely; in fact, perhaps we can’t know Here, I am reminded to caution myself so much worse that we want her to succeed from coast to coast. husband to see them, and he asks the nize the grain, beans, and lentils. Water love absolutely. Perhaps, instead, it’s just against the hideous and keep love close, in beating him to death with a baseball bat. When I’ve heard about various and sun- West Wind to bring some of her fam- nymphs tell her the secrets of obtaining that we need to foster a curiosity about to stay focused and surefooted in love This has got to be doing something bad to dry friends’ debt loads, and imagine those ily members to see her. When her two the locks from the sheep, and a voice what love is and from whence it comes so despite my hardships, and to trust that us, down there, in our collective subcon- albatross-like, bullying phone calls from sisters arrive, they become envious of the provides her the secrets of visiting the that we remain open to it and only then, the power of love will make me accept- sciousness. Also, like Harley Quinn, Peg is debt collectors—I’ve found myself feeling riches Psyche enjoys. Her sisters remind underworld and returning to earth in time, will it reveal itself to us. able to the heavens. I am reminded to so cute and pretty and peppy and energetic, fear and shame. Not anymore. Those self- her that she has married a monster and again. Second, Psyche’s beauty causes Cu- avoid being too rational or too emotional we allow ourselves to get charmed to death. righteous-sounding debt-collecting jack- that she should kill him with a dagger In her last trial, however, the voice also pid to undo the curse Venus placed on and let my heart and mind harmonize; I Like, to the death (or maybe more like the als would sell their own children. Much of as he sleeps at night so that they can all tells Psyche to not look at the beauty in a Psyche—the curse in which Venus hopes am reminded to let love carry me forth in major illness) of our souls. Sigh. what’s depicted in this movie is, or should enjoy the riches. box provided by Proserpine lest Psyche Psyche will fall in love a hideous beast. this journey called life. be, illegal. “Buffaloed” does a fine public Psyche is horrified, yet she follows her lose her life. Unable to avoid the tempta- Is it that the beauty of our minds has the Buffaloed service of shining a spotlight on this par- sisters’ plan. She takes a dagger and tion, Psyche does look and is overcome potential to undo our unhealthy desires? Eric Bess is a practicing representational The cast all seem to have nailed the Buffalo ticular American human-roach infesta- lantern and waits for her husband to fall by the spell. She falls into a deep sleep. Philosophically, the mind is associated artist. He is currently a doctoral student accent, and it’s likely that the good people tion. Go and laugh and be simultaneously asleep. When he is asleep, she puts the Cupid, having recovered from his with our ability to reason and be ratio- at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the of Buffalo will enjoy all the local references; informed about what the real deal is with lantern up to his face, only to see the wounds, comes to Psyche’s rescue and nal, that is, to calculate and measure our Visual Arts (IDSVA). one can assume the research was thorough. the state of your student loan. B820 | LIFE & TRADITION TUESDAY, FEBRUARYWeek 25, 9, 2020

CAROL ROSEGG THEATER REVIEW Finding at Special Person

JUDD HOLLANDER grandmother, Sophia (Angelina Fiordellisi), prods Angie to  nd NEW YORK— Can two people the perfect soulmate, such as from completely di erent worlds Sophia herself did with her late  nd common ground?  is is the husband. underlying idea of Cary Gitter’s One summer Friday night, touching romantic comedy “ e shortly after she’s moved in, An- Sabbath Girl.” Presented by the gie hears a knock on her door and Penguin Rep  eatre, the work is meets her neighbor Seth (Jeremy now having its New York premiere. Rishe). Seth, who runs a knish  irty-year-old Italian-American shop on the Lower East Side, is Angie (Lauren Annunziata) is on an Orthodox Jew and thus not top of her game professionally. permitted to do any type of work She’s just moved into a new apart- on the Sabbath. ment on New York City’s Upper  e man who used to live in An- West Side—her  rst place without gie’s apartment was Seth’s Shabbos roommates—and is the head cu- goy, a non-Jew who helps out with rator of a prestigious art gallery in any needed chores (such as turn- community, which Seth has left— nervousness when in the presence Chelsea, a gallery that specializes ing on the air conditioning) during temporarily, Rachel hopes—in Italian-American Angie of the other, while their characters in showcasing cutting-edge artists. this period. After a bit of awkward- the wake of his divorce. (Lauren Annunziata) meets stay true to their own values. ness between the two, until Seth Playwright Gitter has brought her Jewish neighbor Seth Fiordellisi makes a wonderful fully explains the situation, Angie a sweet, old-fashioned sensibil- (Jeremy Rishe) in “The Sophia. Almost a second mother agrees to take on this role. ity to this tale about  nding the Sabbath Girl.” to Angie, the character takes great  at there is an attraction be- right person to share your life. joy in dispensing wisdom that Playwright Gitter tween Angie and Seth is obvious As Sophia points out, everyone comes from experience. from the moment the two  rst needs a partner with whom they Molbak does nice work as Blake, has brought a sweet, lock eyes.  ey do that sort of can dance through life. She also who’s a bit of a caricature in the old-fashioned awkward dance as they try to get points out that no relationship is self-important-artist mold, but is to know each other. perfect, but the chance to be with a sensible sort deep down. sensibility to this Complicating matters is that that special someone is in nitely Joe Brancato’s direction is very Seth is trying to get his life back on preferable to sitting on the side- strong; he adroitly mixes the tale about fi nding track after a painful divorce; An- lines and listening to music alone. comic, dramatic, and romantic the right person to gie is preoccupied with trying to  e text takes great care to ex- elements in the story.  is is es- convince Blake (Ty Molbak), a hot plain the Jewish Orthodox lifestyle pecially true in Angie and Seth’s share your life. new artist, to present his  rst New (as opposed to Hasidic or ultra-  rst meetings.  e costumes by York show in her gallery.  e fact Orthodox Judaism), while never Gregory Gale are very good, par- that there’s also a growing per- depicting it in a condescending ‘The Sabbath Girl’ ticularly those of Rachel and Seth. Angie’s personal life is another sonal connection between Blake manner. Rachel’s comments to E Theaters A heartfelt tale about trying to story. Her nights consist of com- and Angie gives both incentives Angie on the subject show her to  E. th St.  nd that person you are meant ing home, checking her emails, to seal the deal. be a woman proud of the choices New York to be with, “ e Sabbath Girl” eating a bowl of corn akes, and Seth’s growing friendship with she’s made and her people’s his- Tickets perfectly delivers its message on going to bed. Her past dating ex- Angie puts him at odds with tory. (It would have been nice for -  -  or e .org every level. periences have not ended well, his older, married sister Rachel the program notes to include a Running Time and she’s not anxious to put her- (Lauren Singerman), who runs glossary of unfamiliar terms.)  hour,  minutes (no Judd Hollander is a reviewer for self out there again. the knish shop with him. Rachel Annunziata and Rishe have great intermission) Stagebuzz.com and a member of The good-natured and sin- is trying to match Seth up with chemistry.  ey each believably Closes the Drama Desk and the Outer cere concern from her beloved eligible women from their own bring forth Angie and Seth’s initial March Critics Circle.

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