SHAKESPAEARE BEGUILES BETWIXT TWO RIVERS!!

Just sitting in my living room doing nothing last night, Saturday, I fell upon Shakespeare On The River being done at Confluence Park in Binghamton. One of my favorites, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, was to be performed outside, where the Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers meet, near dusk. An entrenching experience of the Shakespearean sort of centuries gone by.

So, I hopped on my bike and rid not a mile, and although I was late due to a rainfall, I was greatly surprised at the gathering of the crowd at this difficult undertaking. However, Shakespeare done well is worth any journey, and the confluence of rain, or technical snafus.

After a slight hold up due to unforeseen electrical issues, the play undertook its plight, and oh what a dream it was!

The direction of this marry band's play was undertaken by Tim Mollen of Binghamton notoriety, and excellently executed within the confines of a grassy knoll and park amenities. Full use of their space, and beyond was noteworthy and offered some sweet surprises among the crowd.

The performance overall was delightfully played, and the players themselves delved completely into their roles from the start!

The entire company was splendid and had the crowd laughing and wowing at the theatrics presented.

With a few minor cuts, to fit it under the moon's waxing gaze, I found myself entranced from the start with strong performances by the main characters of Hermia (Jessica Nogaret), excellently played, Lysander (Ben Kent), who truly impressed this writer with his cavalier expressions and good use of his voice to put forth an excellent story, and that of Helena (Heather Merlis) and Demetrius (Ciano Briga).

The scenes involving the band of actors to perform for the court were hysterical and excellently performed with standout performances by an actor I've mentioned in past reviews, and continues to amaze me with his natural and Broadway-caliber performances, (Connor Haynes) as Bottom/Pyramus. The Shakespearean dialogue rolled off his tongue as it should, without pretense, or thinking, but with character and depth. (Tony Yajko) as Peter Quince also greatly amused with his timely facial expressions, and line deliveries, and (Matthew Vavalle) as Theseus greatly impressed as well, with hysterically laden comedy!

A few more most notable performances came from (Andrea Gregori) as Titania, who performed Shakespeare in the finest of performances possible, as her lines smoothly and enticingly flowed from her lips. (Shan Towns) as Oberon also was stupendous in his portrayal, and showed a familiarity with Shakespearean dialogue, with great projection. Finally, I come to Puck, who's role was cut a bit, including his opening monologue, but was cunningly performed by a young (Gil Choi), who correctly filled the spirit of Puck with his spritely ways, and caused quite a few chuckles amongst the crowd.

The entire cast put on a great performance that never waned or ebbed and continued to flow together, as perfectly as the rivers beyond.

Bravo to an excellent cast, a great show, and for doing this all for free for a large attending crowd on a cool, damp Saturday Evening in Downtown Binghamton! The City of Entertainment!!!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 6:23PM ET - 06.25.2017
Copyright 2017
Heart and Soul Commentary
The World At A View Magazine

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY!

Life is an amazing thing. It can change on a dime, and it can throw curves, uphills, and downhills at you. Sometimes,  you see them coming, and other times, not at all. You can spend a lifetime possibly living in the negative, or you can make it all change, yourself!

Since I left Germany in 1992, after starring for a year in Starlight Express in Bochum, and earning more money than I knew what to do with, my life has mostly been all downhill, with lots of loops and curves. I would always ask myself why?

Through two marriages, three births of my beautiful children, and more changes than I could possibly list here, that some deem to be unfitting for a human being, I could never find the answer to LIFE!

"Why are we here", I would always ask myself and others, including my Pastor, when I was a Christian.

I don't know if it's just wisdom with aging or my father's passing that kicked something into me, causing me to have a drive I haven't had in 25 years, but the answer is becoming abundantly obvious to me.

We are here to love, cherish, and appreciate all we have in life, despite hard times. How is this done? Through the power of positivity!!

For the last 25 years, I walked around with a chip on my shoulder, blaming everything, and everyone I could for the downfalls in my life. Negativity should have been my first name!

In the past four months, I have put out a second book, experienced living somewhere other than our great country of America, and have started to rebuild my life here again, after returning to the state of NY.

I have finally come to realize that it is not ME that is important, or what I want, or what makes me happy that is the fulfillment of a joyous life.

I have recently found that it is what you do for others, putting their needs first, and making choices that can help give others a better life. Whether it be returning to finish raising my precious 9-year-old son, or eventually being able to help someone with money, the key to all of it is a positive attitude. Believing, that no matter the odds, and no matter who is against you, a positive attitude will pay off in the long run.

When others look at you, they are looking for someone who breathes life into others. An attitude that all people should be loved, and appreciated. It's believing that you can be successful, by negating the negativity! 

I have opened up to others, more than I have in the past 25 years. I got out of my head, and have decided to live each day for what it is, and to not dwell on past mistakes, or to try and figure out what my future should be based on my wants and needs, but to base the future on what I am doing today that will positively affect others in life.

I struggled for years, with putting my own addictions, whether it be marijuana, alone time, always needing to be right, proving others wrong, ahead of others...whatever my falsities were, they kept me on the same path. I could never seem to break free.

In Germany for my second time, I had hoped to escape all that was bad in my life, but instead, that change showed me all that was good in my life in America! Things such as having an amazing son that I missed, two other children, whom although we don't talk, still mean the world to me, and I can still find ways to support, without communication from them; great people that I could make friends by treating them better, and being more outgoing, happy, and positive around; doing what I love in writing, and all the great things America has for us, that one doesn't appreciate until it's all gone.

Also, against all odds, a mother whom I struggle to get along with that still supported me when I returned, and I did my best to do things for, to show my appreciation. Something I had never considered in the past because it was always all about ME!

This article may sound like it's about me, but it's not. It's about what we can do for others, and how we can breathe out positivity, and love to others all the time, without fail, no matter the circumstances, and keeping a stable attitude and personality, that others can come to count on, without concern as to how you're going to act the next time they hear from you or run into you. 

I have done that. I have made a permanent change to speak positively and support others on social media, to engage, and be fun at parties, and to show excitement in what others have to offer, as well. For example, being joyous at karaoke when you hear a friend singing, or even strangers you don't know, no matter how they perform, but to celebrate their strength in getting up and giving it their best try.

When you look at the world this way, you can always find good and positivity in everything, despite any walls you might hit, or issues that may arise, and you find ways to work around them on a daily basis, instead of letting them bring you down, and force you back into a grumbling, unhappy, useless persona!

I hope that this article helps others who are also struggling with the same negativity I once enveloped, and shows them that life can change, if they change, and create a new lease on life, through love, positive energy, and acceptance of others. Putting others before yourself!

A drug addiction comes from self-inflicting wounds, not the world around you. We all are affected by the hard things in life, not just you! Once you realize that and fully accept that it is you putting you in the position you are in, it becomes easier to kick a bad habit and to make changes that will surely make you happier.

So, get off the self-absorbing false carousel, and jump into the world of love that is awaiting you, and be the light that shines for others!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 4:25PM ET, 06.24.2017

Copyright 2017

Heart and Soul Commentary

The World At A View Magazine

A FATHER'S DAY REFLECTION

Already, as a father who has failed many times over, I find it difficult to find direction for this short article.

For some, fatherhood seems to come easy. They get up every day, Monday through Friday, work the old 9-5, some more, and they come home and spend time with the kids, and put them to bed, then look forward to romping around like a kid on weekends.

Some fathers don't show up for the task of raising their own kids, either by being absent while there or just by literally being absent.

Some dads try to be in and out of their children's lives, battling with drugs, indecisiveness, job changes, divorce, and the list could go on.

Some dads cherish every moment they see their children and can be a mix of, or some of, the aforementioned. 

My dad, regardless of his personality challenges, and his battles with getting through life, when I was younger, was always there for me, no matter what. Never gave up, never put me down, and never ignored me. Despite rough times with him in childhood, he never stopped supporting me.

I have also tried to always be there for my children, despite constant failure, bad attitude at times, lack of funds, wrong words, depression, anxiety, and many other faults.

I have not been the best Dad to my kids, although, once upon a time my oldest children used to say I wasn't a bad dad, but in my opinion, I was. Now, I haven't heard from them in 15 months. 

I can honestly tell you, that when it comes to your kids, words can hurt, and mistakes last!

I have had a second chance, you might say, in raising my youngest child. I have done things very differently with him. Things I should have done with my other two. More time, more love, more talking, more humor, better attitude, more positivity, and THAT list, thankfully goes on every day, as I learn and add more to how I raise him positively and lovingly.

The difference in my children is partly personalities, partly different mothers, and much more, ATTENTION! 

Suffering from deep depression through most of my younger kids' lives, they didn't get to see the person I was in my twenties, nor the person I've challenged myself to become in the past year.

This Father's Day weekend, I ponder my first without my Dad. I think about why, despite all his faults, did I always go back to him?

I don't know what causes kids to not be involved with their parents. Not to say that I don't understand what my children's reasons are. 

Guilty! I am guilty of many of the things mentioned in the beginning of this article. 

If there are dad's wondering what it takes to raise your children, in hopes they stay in your life as they age, it is not self-righteousness, it is not money as some might think, or having a great job, or being stable as a rock. None of those things hurt, but it is two things, most importantly. Attention, and love! If you can't offer anything else to your children, make it attention and love, and you can't go wrong.

Don't ever bad-mouth your children. Don't cause them to feel guilty. Don't scream at them, or swear at them, as I see many parents do in public, dragging their kids around like puppet dolls, with no care for their hearts.

It is your child's heart that matters the most! The memories, the love, is what they will always remember.

We all make mistakes as Dad's, but being a Dad is a treasure richer than anything this world can offer us! Watching your children grow, too fast, seeing them achieve, and go off as successful young adults into this harsh world. The best gift you can give them to be efficient and gain all that you want them to have is your time and love!

My dad, despite all, did this. He loved us and gave us his time. Made sacrifices for us! That's what Dad's do. They make sacrifices.

This Father's day, be sure to cherish every second you have with your kids and carry it through to the end.

Don't give up, don't give in. Try your best, and love, love, love!!

It would be a great gift to redo my past, personally, but we don't get to do that. So, do it now!

Give your soul to them, and they will never give up on you!

During this emotional weekend for me and all Dad's, focus not on yourself, but on their needs, desires, and when they ask you to play, PLAY! When they ask you to read to them, READ! Respect them the way you want to be respected. When they ask you to hold them....NEVER LET GO!

Happy Father's Day to my Dad, wherever your soul is enjoying life now, and to all father's who try to do it right!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood

Heart and Soul Commentary

Copyright 2017

A FAIR LIVING WAGE

Today, I took part in a Facebook discussion about Millenials supposedly being too lazy, because they feel that they should be able to live a decent life in a job at 40 hours a week.

Most of us agreed that the current minimum wage is not even close to a fair payment for work this day in age.

However, one woman in her 60's stated that she has always worked two to three jobs at 60-80 hours a week to make ends meet, and in so many words was telling the Millenial to suck it up.

I found this to be a disgusting way to respond to someone who is actually, absolutely correct about not being able to live more than paycheck to paycheck at 40 hours a week.

Once upon a time, in this supposedly fair country, a whole family could survive on one salary, with just the father working a 40 hour work week, solidly. He didn't need to take on a second job, nor did the wife have to work in those days.

To be clear, I am not slanting modern times, and women working in any way what so ever Just pointing out an era when that was the case, and a family could live fairly on the one 40-hour a week job, without government help.

Fast-forward to 2017 now. We have single mothers, single fathers, married families, and single non-parental 20-somethings struggling to live on a 40-hour a week paycheck at minimum wage, or even with a restaurant job and tips.

The question then begs as to why this is the case 60 years after a family could survive on one salary, comfortably in the 1950's.

The answer is actually simple and clear!

Due to corporate and the 1% wealthy greed that has transformed the fairness of capitalism close to a third world country in some areas of America, we now are forced to work so much that our health has deteriorated around the country. The average lifespan was just recently knocked down a couple years of age for both women and men. 

We are all working too hard in this country to make ends meet, and hardly anyone has a savings account anymore. Unless you are one of the lucky minimum amounts of workers in the United States to have a degree and a job in your field that pays above $75,000 a year, which is actually still considered low to middle class, you probably fall into the category of low paid workers in non-advancing jobs that offer no end to the monotony of day in and day out struggle to put food in your belly and the bellies of your children, afford medicine and doctor co-payments, to be able to do anything other than sit in your house and get to your one, two, or three jobs each day.

Why anyone, in their right mind, would consider this to be okay, and normal, and call out Millenials as being lazy because they don't like that our crappy economy is forcing them to have no life outside of work, is beyond comprehension. Since when, were humans created to slave away 14-16 hours a day, and have no outside life?

The reason this is occurring now is due to the greed of the wealthy, and the corporations, and businesses that expect you to give them everything you've got for a measly $9.25 an hour, or whatever your state's minimum wage is. 

The call and drive for a $15 hourly wage are absolutely fair and necessary to improve the quality of life for everyone in America, and Congress needs to act on making it a federal law, not just a state choice. Corporations cry and complain when their bottom dollar isn't as many millions as they had hoped for, yet they are still greatly profiting off high prices and low wages, unlike our European counterparts.

This 1% of wealthy degenerates, with the exception of a few who get what makes the world a better place, such as Bill Gates, and Richard Branson, for example, are tearing America apart, and forcing us all into a third world state, and want to keep control over the masses by doing so. They control our food, our oil, our health, and everything the government should be keeping their hands out of, yet with their millions and billions, they influence the Congressional leaders, and our now we have a President who has done the same all his life. How often have we heard of Donald J. Trump giving to the poor? I'm not sure I can remember a time that I've read that anywhere! If anything, he and other wealthy elite, basically continue to steal from the lives, and production of their employees, so to line their pockets far above what they need to live the lives they want. Then they take this exorbitant amount of wealth, invest it, which most of us can't afford to do, and become even more wealthy, continuing to control the mass of American citizens, and keep us where they want us.

It's a horrible cycle that America has fallen into since the 1950's, decade after decade! 

It is time for Republican politicians to suffer like we do, and lose their seats, and be replaced by those who care about their constituents for more than just a vote. To respect our lives as much as they do their own. To allow us fair health coverage which they themselves enjoy. 

Our government was never meant to have the control it does over so much in our Country. Our founding fathers purposely purported a small government by the people for the people, not by the wealthy for the wealthy!

So, next time you jump in a conversation with a Millenial or anyone complaining about having to work more than 40 hours a week, and still can't make ends meet, wake up and smell the coffee first! It is not, and should not be a human necessity to work your tail off to survive. If, a single, non-parental individual is complaining about this, imagine how parents feel!

Republicans love to complain about how many people are on welfare and desire cheaper healthcare, but it is their grasp on the American dollar that is forcing more and more of us to look to our local government for help. It is their fault welfare continues to grow in this country, and that people continue to get sicker and sicker. 

Get on the ball Republicans and wealthy alike, and change your attitudes toward your fellow man, who with their hard work, are the one's lining your pockets by working cheaply for you, and at the same time purchasing what it is you sell to make yourself so wealthy! 

In other words, get a heart and a brain, and maybe, just maybe you can clear those welfare lines as you so desire to do!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 11:55 AM ET - 05.30.2017
Copyright 2017
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WHICH DEMOCRATIC FEMALE COULD BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT?

I thought it would be fun to discuss the possible female candidates for a Presidential run in 2020. I don't mean funny, but joyous, to start creating a list of potentials. 

Personally, as a reconditioned Democrat since last fall, returning to my "liberal" roots, since 9/11, I am fully supportive and determined that the United States of America and the world need a female leader, finally. 

Angela Merkel, the great leader of Germany has proven how incredible a female leader can be!

So, I'd like to discuss possible female candidates to lead our great Nation, as the leader of the free world.

The first lady that comes to mind for many of us, is probably Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama has already experienced the heaviness and the seriousness of being in the White House. She has shown great leadership skills by helping to set new policies to improve the lives of children. 

Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, Obama is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School and spent her early legal career working at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met her husband. She subsequently worked as the Associate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago and the Vice President for Community and External Affairs of the University of Chicago Medical Center. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Obama)

I wonder how many Americans are aware of Michelle Obama's impressive history, and education. Michelle has the class, grace, education, and strength to be a fantastic President and world leader. She is well spoken, determined, and intelligent. Definitely, one of the forefront possibilities for Presidency. 

Michelle Obama has not given any indication of running, and I believe, she has, in fact, denied her interest. However, we've seen other Presidential runners say the same thing in the past. I would call upon her, and those of us who support her, to give America what we need. A fantastic leader, that the world would greatly respect, as opposed to the dufus in charge right now.

The one name Davidson doesn't mention but who would be, without question, the strongest potential female nominee (and maybe the strongest nominee period) is outgoing first lady Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama is on record — late last year in an interview with Oprah Winfrey — as saying that she has zero interest in running for president. If she did ever change her mind, however, she would be a fascinating candidate — especially since she appears to be Trump's kryptonite. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/09/11-democratic-women-who-could-run-for-president-in-2020-ranked/?utm_term=.573727b356dc)

The number one candidate, according to the Washington Post, is Elizabeth Warren. A strong speaking, opinionated leader, Elizabeth would be a wonderful President.

Next on the Washington Post's list, is New York's, Kirsten Gillibrand. Kirsten has proven herself to be a strong speaking leader, who demands fairness for the middle and lower financial classes, and has been a Stirewalt in New York politics! 

So not to make this article too long, I will finish with the Washington Post's suggested third female candidate.

Kamala Harris: The newly minted California senator will have a quick turnaround time to decide whether she runs for president. She'll have spent only two years in the Senate when a go/no-go decision will become necessary following the 2018 election. If Harris wants to run, she would be formidable — a California fundraising and activist base coupled with her historic status in the party (she's only the second African American female senator and the first Indian American) make her uniquely appealing. And remember that Barack Obama was elected to the Senate in 2004 and ran for president in 2008 — the same timetable Harris would be on.
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/09/11-democratic-women-who-could-run-for-president-in-2020-ranked/?utm_term=.573727b356dc)

Having either Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama as President would be the pinnacle of advancement for American politics! Also, a great slap in the face to white supremacists, who most recently, and disgustingly, gathered for a KKK-style meeting in the dark of the night, typical of such dishonorable humans. What a great slap in their face would it be to finally have a Black American Female President! Boy, would I love to see this happen!

America desperately needs a female President. The time has come, and it would be the most beneficial way to improve America's reputation around the world, and a great slap in the face to middle east countries who continue to disrespect female rights!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 8:20 AM ET - 05.28.2017

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CAN WE MAKE BINGHAMTON A DEMOCRATIC TOWN AGAIN?

 I slightly remember Binghamton, NY being a democratic stronghold when I was a kid. Our mayor was Juanita Crabb!

For some years now, it's been dominantly Republican by election. However, with the dominant win by Jason Garnar for Country Executive, and the uprising of the group Indivislbe Binghamton, it's possilbe the tides are changing in Binghamton, once again.

I believe there are enough democratic sided individuals in this town to hand it completely over to the more sensible left driven leaders of our area.

However, as in any city, it is a challenge to convince or get democrats to the polls, as they tend to sometimes be the poorer of the community, or those who believe their vote doesn't matter. Obviously, we all know the Republican base is usually more financially endowed as a whole. Not to say their aren't well-to-do Democrats. We know there are! But a majority of local democrats struggle like me, month to month to make ends meet, and sometimes, the lack of a vehicle, or two jobs, or a lack of inclination or information cause us not to get to the polls, and have our voice heard.

This is more often the cause for Republican wins in our area. I don't have the exact demographics for this area, and maybe I am wrong about there being more democrats, but I would still like to believe that we could once again, make this a more caring, meaningful, and democratic area! 

According to Wikipedia's latest numbers on our area, the Greater Binghamton area, or the Triple Cities consists of approximately a quarter million individuals, and the city of Binghamton itself holds between 47,000 and 48,000 residents.

Binghamton is an ethically diverse area, and that is it's main strength!

Indivisible Binghamton, is an extension of Indivisble NY, a democratic stronghold, aiming to bring more awareness to the political climate in our area, and the acts of our Republican base that seek to harm the middle and lower classes of this great city!

We seek to fight the likes of Claudia Tenney (Rep) Congressional Representative, in her endeavors to make the rich richer, and the poor poorer.

Tenney, already proven to be a Trump supporter, and a backer of ridding America of Obamacare, and health coverage for up to 28 million people by 2026, is a non-truth teller, and simply seeks to fill the pockets of her wealthier constituents.

Switching from the Democratic party to the Republican party myself, around 9/11, I fully ignored for about 15 years what the Republican party truly represented, and what they did to push our country further into an economical disproportioned nation! As we are all well aware, the rich continue to get richer, get huge tax breaks, in amounts that could feed a nation of starving children, and over worked single parents. 

The Binghamton area is filled with such democratic individuals who need leaders of Binghamton to take them into account, more than the wealthy consitituents who really....need no help at all!!

I just left a thriving Country and economy who demands health care for all it's citizens in the form of a national tax based system, that guaranteed every citizen is covered and can seek the healthcare they require regardless of political or financial status. It is not destroying Germany's economy at all, and they are one of the top self sustaining countries in Europe, led by a caring, understanding, and very intelligent leader in Angela Merkel, who recently easily won a vote to support her and her endeavors.

With this article, I hope to bring more attention to those in our area who feel that they can not make a difference for themselves, in fighting the selfish, and narrowed thinking of the Republcian party in Binghamton. Luckily, with the likes of Rep. Mayor Rich David, we have a leader who does not stick to one side of the aisle, and does his best to reach across both sides of the divide and do what's best for the city, but a democratic leader would do even more.

So, know that your vote can make a huge difference for the City of Binghamton in bringing attention to your concerns, and your issues, and that there are groups, such as Indivisible Binghamton fighting for you, and we would welcome you aboard as a citizen of this beautiful city, to put forth your voice, as well! 

It is your strong voices that can drive this city back to a democratic reign, and in the right direction for Binghamton's future and future economy that still currently suffers.

Don't forget to vote in 2018, the off year, when you can replace seats much more important than the President of the United States. You can help to push the House, and Senate toward a Democratic stronghold, and help to turn the tide across the country toward a Democratic win for President in 2020, whoever runs, be it "The Rock" and Tom Hanks, Joe Kennedy III, |Joe Biden, or any qualifying female, which would be the pinnacle of making America and our great city, a much better place to live!!!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 11:45 AM ET - 05.27.2017

Copyright 2017

Heart and Soul Commentary

N.A.W. Publishing

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ESTABLISHING A NEW PERFORMANCE SCHOOL FOR BINGHAMTON, NY

This is more of a local blog post, but anyone who reads this is welcome to invest, and partner!

With only one place for theater classes for children in the Southern Tier, EPAC is a great establishment.

However, the Binghamton area, filled with tons of talent of all ages, is a breeding ground for future stars!

In joining a committee with Binghamton West Side Councilwoman Dani Cronce, there is hope to establish all sorts of grants, funding, and support in rebuilding the Masonic Temple on Main Street. 

This is a large building that could house both a Performance Arts school that would entail Dance, Voice, Acting, Voice and Speech, Movement, and Film/TV/Commerical training for all ages, as well as a Decent sized Theater Space for our shows, and for the rental potential of other theater groups, such as SRO, Halflight, and other troupes in the Triple Cities area.

It would be a for-profit business, as opposed to the non-profit EPAC group in Endicott. This would enable fair salaries for teachers, and staff, and my personal goal, for theater groups to fill enough seats to be able to pay their actors something for their amazing performances we have all grown accustomed to in this extremely talented area! 

I would look forward to heading this establishment, due to my professional experiences in Theater/TV/Commercials/Recordings and Radio, as well as business experience in running my own insurance business, and having directed shows, as well.

With the help of groups such as the Binghamton Arts Council, Indiegogo funding, grants, and the help of Councilwoman Dani Cronce, this dream for the Binghamton area is absolutely attainable, and would benefit the area for decades to come!

With this article, I reach out to parents, entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses who would like to support this great opportunity for the Southern Tier.

It is not something that would happen overnight. It will take great planning, and would take a few years to come to fruition. 

Binghamton is one of the top areas in NY State for incredible entertainment. There is top talent in our youth, as proven through the presentation of amazing productions at our area High Schools, and local theater groups. I have seen these teens put on Broadway-caliber talented shows, that have blown me away.

We would also look to attract older students from the NYC area to come to our school for training.

I attended such a school in NYC in 1988/89 at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. At the time, it was a simple certificate of graduation school but has now become established as an accredited college with a degree program, in a new location in the city. This would be the ultimate goal of our school. SUNY Binghamton offers an excellent program for college students, but we would be offering this opportunity to all ages!

I would personally seek out only the best teachers. I have had a knack of casting talent in shows and picking voice students who have gone on to Broadway/Film careers. I know talent! I would only choose the best to teach you what you love! You would receive the best possible training available to non-college students, in the Southern Tier. 

If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, please contact Councilwoman Dani Cronce on FB, or me, and let us know how you would like to be involved. Any type of involvement is important, whether as a financial backer, teacher, or potential office business employee.

The Arts are absolutely important to the human soul!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 9:00 AM ET, 05.25.2017

Copyright 2017
Heart and Soul Commentary

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IT'S BEEN YEARS.....BUT TITANIC!!!

What does that suspicious title mean? It could be several things. I could talk about the ship Titanic that went down 115 years ago, or something incredible that happened in 2001, or the shooting of Abraham Lincoln even.

Nahhhhhh. I'm going to write about love. About the true reason we all loved, and still, love Titanic. The most popular movie ever made in the world.

Often, I sit mesmerized watching replays of this incredible film, that well, most of the world who watched movies loved! There has since, been numerous articles trying to knock the corniness of the film, the accuracy, or the Director, as a self-infused egotistical man. The creator of such an amazing feat of a film should have a little ego in my opinion... But why? What was it that he especially caught in the filming of the movie that goes on for years now, and probably for generations to come?

LOVE! Unselfish, completely fulfilling, sacrificial love! The kind we all actually dream about! 

Titanic wasn't so much an adventure movie, than it was a romance movie! We fell in love with the characters, we dreamed of having the kind of love that Rose and Jack enveloped.

We watched two people truly, and quickly fall in love, to the point of sacraficing each other's lives over and over again for each other, all the way to the end. It was the essence of this love that James Cameron so delicately captured.

This is the kind of love many of us dream of, but do we emote it everyday?

I am coming to terms with being a resentful person in my past, and learning to love more. Movies such as Titanic, and the most recent I watched, Captain Fantastic, have impressed upon me the importance of just loving unconditionally, with fervor! 

If only the middle east could truly learn the meaning behind their religious beliefs, which is to love your brother, and not to battle him.

Wouldn't it be nice if Trump could love all people as much as he seems to love his eldest daughter, whom he is allowing unwielding power in the White House, despite having no previous political background, or education in Government Administration.

A return to the old days of loving unconditionally would surely benefit society today, especially in America, where we suffer a divorce rate greater than 50%, now. I'm not condoning women being controlled again, or staying in abusive relationships, as in the past. But, too many couples divorce over the smallest and simplest things now, that could truly be diminished if they were to be more understanding of each other, and more sacraficial in their love towards one another. 

Marriage to me, is not so much a religious matter, but a spiritual one, in which we make a commitment to support each other through thick and thin. 

Would you run back in waste high water on a sinking boat to free your loved one from entrapment? Would you give your loved one the only floating piece around in the middle of an ocean, after your boat has sunk, and allow yourself to die for them?

That was the essence of Titanic, that made it so attractive to all of us. Yes, the amazing cinemotography, and story, and anticipation of the final result kept us inticed as well. However, none of us can fool ourselves into not accepting that it was the love story that made it so popular!

If you have children, a partner, or family, think how you can show sacraficial love for that person in such an immense way, that that person feels it for a lifetime.

I've decided to stop chasing after my dreams and what I desire, in order to do what I am supposed to do, and remain near my youngest child, and continue to raise him and help him reach his dreams. For the first time in my life, I feel as if I'm finally putting someone else in front of me, and it is a greatly satisfying feeling. Try it out!!

Global Love, Family Love! The wave of the future!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 11:35 AM ET - 05.24.2017

Copyright 2017
Heart and Soul Commentary



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WHY DOES AN ACTOR PERFORM?

Thinking of a topic to write about today, this one jumped in my mind within a minute.

Being an entertainer is quite the task. You can end up travelling, not working, doing other jobs, become a star, be harrassed, critiqued, and followed by mobs of fans. You take classes, maybe schooling, and rehearse until you collapse. You are put down by directors sometimes, used by casting directors or Producers who might then toss you aside, if you don't give them what they may be really wanting form you. Sometimes, you end up with your personal life smeared all over papers. Worse of all, if you're doing really well, a manager might rob you and mis-use your funds. Such as, Johnny Depp is dealing with now, and many famous performers before him.

So, the question begs to be asked, why does anyone want to go through all that just to be an actor, singer, or dancer?

I'd have to say the first reason is passion. You are born with it. You start copying what you see on television, or sing along with an album. Maybe you dance all over your living room, or can't stop telling jokes to your family. It is instilled the moment you enter the world, and there is no giving into it, if you've got what it takes!

Being a performer allows you to release emotions that the everyday person is not always in touch with. This can be to a peformers demise at times, if they don't separate fantasy from realilty, though. Many of us have made that mistake. Maybe you have learned to be a badass, and take things out on others. Maybe you play emotional characters, and cry and think too much when you are playing in normal life. Maybe you let stardom go to your head, and carry an attitude that you are better than others. All downfalls to the bug of performing.

But, the reason we do what we do, most of all, is to teach. To help others feel, and learn from what we produce for them. Whether it is a moralistic story, or a life involved situation that the everyday person has faced. We get to help you in your struggles, by giving you release, and a different view.

More than that, however, we are born to create, to pretend, to do what the normal individual can't assemble all at once. We get to be passionate, and create someone out of thin air. We study everyone we meet, and every situation we ensnare ourelves in, and then we take these memories, study who we are going to be, and put it all together into one package to offer to the viewer.

It can be a demoralizing career. Maybe you never make it. Some don't even get paid for what they do, while others fail time and again to even get cast. Yet, many of us march on, waiting for that small or big break, that can open doors for our future, and our familys' futures. We hope to one day live a comfortable life, not having to worry about where the next dime is going to come, or when we might eat our next meal. We want to be just like the everyday individual, and have a normal life outside of what we do, in most cases. 

Sure, there are those who have made the A-list, per se, and live ridiculous extravagent lives. How many times have we seen their lives fall down the tubes? I could name a few it has happened to from Robert Downey Jr. to Wesley Snipes, and so on, and so on. 

In the old days, actors, and other performers weren't paid to live these kind of lives. Sure, maybe in Hollywood you were a little more wealthy and could afford one lavish home. But, look at Johnny Depp, who owns multiple establishments all over the world, fine art, the best wines, and now is seeking new management, and a way to unload some of his riches, just to get back to living the life he has created. A fantasy really. 

Former famous actors, such as, Jimmy Stewart, Ronald Reagan, and many of the supporting actors we all can recognize in everything they do, live normal lives. They have decent homes, a nice car or two, and a family maybe. Many don't even stay in the California area, once they've made a name for themselves, and opt for the quiter, simple life that afford them peace from the rat race of a being a peformer.

Don't believe for one second that even a thrid of famous actors/singers thorougly enjoy the daily hounding of the paparazzi, or the newspapers, or the false accusations and stories, and the millions of crazy fans. It is nice for a while, but it wears thin and approaches abuse once it gets out of hand.

I, once upon a time, played a role that allowed me to work for a year in a luxurious theater, with up to 50, and even more fans, waiting for me every day at the stage door. They would bring cameras to take photos with, or of me. They would offer cakes, cookies, flowers, stuffed animals, and beg for my signature at every turn.

Some of the performers I worked with kept it limited, or didn't acknowledge their fanbase at all! I took to it like a fly on a wall, and thorougly enjoyed it, but eventually, even that low level of stardom got to me after a few months, and days I wasn't feeling so well, or wasn't in the mood, even I would try to find ways to sneek into the Theater to avoid the mass. It wasn't that I didn't love my fans for supporting me, and what I offered them every night on stage, but sometimes you just realize you are just a human like them. You need your personal space, and can't take all the attention every day of your life!

Imagine this on the Hollywood or Nashville level, where you can never escape it, excpet in the fortitude of your gated home and property. It could drive one wild. Some performers, such as Depp move out of the USA, because fans aren't quite the same in Europe or Canada as they are in America. They respect your privacy more outside of the states. How sad, that one might have to leave your home, just to be able to live life!

I guess, what I'm saying is. It's not the glamorous life many make it out to be, and what we do is more often about our passion, and love for what we do, than the stardom. 

I still like to perform, and can still stop all conversation in a room in most places I sing. Sometimes, I can even act well. 

At this moment, I write. I write blogs, books, and now have taken on screenplays. I have found other talents in book cover creations, and creating websites, for which I sill have yet to be hired, since I just started out, and just began marketing myself. But, this marketing, it takes time, energy, hard work, and sometimes money you don't have yet, and therefore you count on your friends, acquaintences, and social media to help you. Sometimes, as in my case with my first book, you can go nowhere. I may get tons of readers to my free blogging pages, but when it comes to spending a cup of coffee on a book of mine, or maybe $25 an hour to create your cover or website professionally, it's close to impossible, and as tough as pulling new teeth from someone's mouth.

I absolutely love the privacy I have doing what I do now. I am certainly not getting wealthy from it, but that takes time and continuous relentless marketing, until you are so noticed, that hopefully someone says, "hey, I should check this person's shit out", they sure do put a lot into it! I don't want the A-list life, or the glamorous life necessarily. Not that it wouldn't be nice for a little while, but what I really want is to be able to live month to month, not wondering how I will pay that extra bill that springs up, just like most of you! I certainly would love to be an A-list actor in Hollywood someday, but not for the reason you expect. I want to be able to effect millions with my ability to make them feel, think, and maybe even change something wrong in their life. I want to create characters. 

When I get on a stage, or in front of a camera, or microphone, I become a glowing bulb of energy, and light, that I don't feel most of the time. I turn on! I become more professional than I can ever get across at an audition, or on my own computer, or in a class. All of the sudden, my inhibitions all fall to the waste side, when I have an audience, because...I don't want to let you down! I want to give you what you came for! An escape from reality! A chance to put your troubles behind. Books do that for you, too!

So, if you aren't in the business, or if you are, do what I try to do, and offer genuine support to those you think are talented. Buy their cheap book, go to their movie, see them sing, and lose yourself in what they are allowing you to experience with them.

Peformers are not better than anyone else. We are just different in some ways. Our jobs are no less, or more than the average daily job, whether that is cleaning animal cages, or waiting tables, both of which I have done. Maybe you sell, or maybe you drive a bus, truck, or limo. Maybe you work for the government. Whatever you do, do it your best, and put all you have into it. 

Performers want to be accepted and recognized for what they do, as much any person out there does. So support your local arts. Go to a movie, even if you have to wait for the cheaper showings. Buy that book from your friend. Take the time to read an article they worked on to make an effect on your daily life, and ritual, and I promise you will be awarded just as much as I am for taking a bus ride with a nice driver, or getting served by a great waitress, or when I get an awesome haircut from my favorite hair-dresser. 

We are all here in the world together, and we all need to support what everyone does. Whehter its a daily necessity, or not!

Give to others, share with others, and help others, and this world will be much better off, and we all just might have better lives that way!

Genuine Love and Support!

Love to you all from this performer/writer! Truly!

Written by: Colin Bruce Munro Wood - 10:24 ET, 16:24 German time - 05.19.2017

Copyright 2017

N.A.W. Publishing

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