If you are curious to know just what those dogs are going on about, here it is: “I break the bonds, and snap the darts that Love has hurled at my breast. But then, without my idol how, O God, can I live.”

Also, the Metropolitan frequently has dogs and other animals on stage (such as horses in this season’s La Fanciulla…

This seems to be a trend. https://www.scotsman.com/news/schoolgirl-discovers-excalibur-sword-from-arthur-legend-lake-1-4550719

Hold up. How do you know these 1930's jeans are cropped? I see your objection to the cropped wide leg jean - they’re annoying and unflattering. But wide leg vintage dungarees? C’mon. You know the fashion trend that TRULY MUST BE STOPPED? The cold shoulder top. That effing thing is everywhere, and looks horrible on…

This happened in Detroit at Michigan Opera Theater, not the Met in NYC, And yes - lovely pop voice, not an opera singer.

Mmmm, smells like cancer. “Many of the consumer products containing Galaxolide and other synthetic fragrances are products like air and fabric fresheners, candles, and cleaners that we use to make rooms “smell fresh”. A previous study of air fresheners by NRDC uncovered the presence of phthalates, like DEP, in 12 out…

Mmmm, smells like cancer. “Many of the consumer products containing Galaxolide and other synthetic fragrances are…

Yep, this idea has been out there for a while -

I was fortunate to have had a few voice lessons with Marni this past spring. She was sharp eared, sharp witted, and insightful- a very fine teacher. And did she have stories to tell! I’m sad there will be no more lessons, but treasure the time she shared with me.

Ah the good old days, when they just stuck us in a pasture to bleed it out.

House of Larreon, baby. http://www.larrykrone.com/house-of-larre…

Speaking of horrific abuse stories from the UK, will Jezebel be covering the Rotherham abuse scandal? I'm surprised by the lack of US coverage. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

I had the luck to see him perform recently in NY. He is (nearly) seven feet of fabulous. I love this guy.