Betsy Ann Bobolink

T’would be a sacrilege to fling at another door T’would be a sacrilege to fling at another door

People named Jimmy or Placido don’t seem to know this, but when your brains or your bones send you the message, “Hang up the toe-shoes, Bobolink,” do it!

on December 01, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Canned laughter Canned laughter

One of the delights of doing these weekly breakdowns is sending them in and then waiting patiently to see what sort of illustration La Cieca uses with it.

on November 24, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Gli enigmi sono tre, la chiacchierata una! Gli enigmi sono tre, la chiacchierata una!

Today’s chat combines the excitement of a contest with the life-or-death nail-biting of Turandot.

on November 17, 2012 at 2:22 AM
One Saturday in November One Saturday in November

My figures show it’s still too early to call Ohio, but other races are more decisive.

on November 10, 2012 at 12:46 AM
So shines a good chat So shines a good chat

We need a ray of Light in these dark times.

on November 02, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Strange fruit Strange fruit

An odd week. Of the 26 operas available, just half are regular rep

on October 20, 2012 at 1:26 AM
The way we chat now The way we chat now

Several things got into my inbox this week, calling into question my dependability and accuracy.

on October 12, 2012 at 11:51 PM
Pink is the navy blue of chat Pink is the navy blue of chat

Mesdames et mesdames, there is something for every taste in every style to make you a fashion standout in La Casa della Cieca this afternoon.

on October 06, 2012 at 1:02 AM