Commentaries

The Genius of Alonzo Wilson

Shane Fernando — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Commentator Shane Fernando fell in love with the work of Alonzo Wilson long before the costume designer wowed audiences of HBO’s hit series Tremé—but that doesn’t mean he’s beyond shock and awe. In fact, if you listen to today’s commentary closely, you can almost hear his jaw drop.

Well Suited, the Costumes of Alonzo Wilson, will be on exhibit at the Cameron Art Museum now through November 3rd.

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When Size Matters

Philip Gerard — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Commentator Philip Gerard is renowned for his literary prowess, genial nature, and smashing good looks. Less known, perhaps, is his penchant for sticking to his guns, even when he's arguably (and obviously) off the mark. In this commentary, he shares his trouble with IQ tests and farm animals.

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Where the Wild Things Were

Andy Wood — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

The recent poaching of a number of wild Venus fly traps from the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden has Commentator Andy Wood thinking about what has actually been stolen. Something precious has been invaded--our wild home--and Andy Wood thinks the incentive to protect that space is high.

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Natural Loafer

Whitney Ross Gray — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Commentator Whitney Ross Gray had to leave her home to record this commentary, which is a sign of true dedication for a woman who would rather not leave home at all. Not to say that she's a hermit--just a woman who prefers the comfort of a blanket and a book over most alternatives. Today, we're serving up Thursday's commentary a day early, but at its own pace. Listen to "Natural Loafer" and you might find a reason to take your pace down a few ticks as well.

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Secret Garden

Gwenyfar Rohler — Thu, 30 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it. We've probably all heard this line more often than we've felt its sting. Today, commentator Gwenyfar Rohler gets what she wanted in literary proportions when her family moves into a home with a few, thorny secrets.

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Fling It!

Annie Gray Johnston — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

It's always a good idea to do a little spring cleaning... once a year, in your own home. Commentator Annie Gray Johnston has done more than her share in the past couple of years, as she and her parents (and her grandparents) have up-sized, downsized, and uncovered a heap of undesirable memorabilia. Today, she shares some of her favorite finds with us, and gives us her advice on what to do with our accumulated junk: fling it!

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Accidental Southerner: Louisa May Alcott

Nan Graham — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Commentator Nan Graham is more than familiar with the needle-in-the-hay-stack method of finding southerners, so she wasn’t nervous when Louisa May Alcott seemed to be resisting the mold. Here, she makes her case for Louisa May Alcott as an accidental southerner. In the process, she takes a trip to Georgetown before it was a fashi0nable corner in the District of Columbia, and remembers one of her favorite quotes about Washington D.C.: "Washington has all the efficiency of the South and the manners of the North."

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Projection

Shane Fernando — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Every upgrade is not necessarily an improvement. Commentator Shane Fernando opts for the tried and true (and the legendary) as he designs this year’s Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green.

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No Excuse

Philip Gerard — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Excuses come a nickel a dozen, and few are worth repeating. Over his lifetime, Philip Gerard has certainly heard his fair share. But the excuse he'll share with us today is, if not singular, certainly outstanding.

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Backdoor Dragon

Andy Wood — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Few of us consider the day-to-day struggle for survival taking place around us—from mice dodging cats under houses to flies writhing in spider webs. The struggle continues in today’s commentary with our environmental expert, Andy Wood.

Do you have an environmental question for Andy Wood? Leave it in the comment box below this post, and he will be sure to get back to you.

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