the theater isn't dead, you just aren't paying attention

If you are reading this as I post it, I bet you're not at this moment watching the Tony Awards -- the annual Broadway award show.  Unless you're Ruthie or Joan.  Or me.

Well, if you're not watching, you should be. It's always a good show, even if you're not a theater person.  And, if you're not a theater person, the show might at least tempt you to see an occasional play or musical.

Neal Patrick Harris is back as host of the show, and he's the best, so that's as it should be.

Meanwhile, out there in the real world, it was a hot, windy, muggy day here in Minnesota today, and days like that always whip up some scary, violent weather, and today is no exception. The Tonys keep getting interrupted with thunderstorm warnings creeping along the bottom of the screen.

If you're in your basement taking shelter from a tornado, then you're excused.