Win a copy of Everything We Should Have Taught You in High School and Never Did in the Come What May Giveaway Hop!

 

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hosted by Mama the Fox and Mom Does Reviews

We should be grateful for the useful advice we are given and the lessons we learn. Of course, not all advice is good, and not all lessons are equal. Math, science, and other subjects we learn may be important, but let's face it, much of what we learn in those subjects we are never really going to use in our lives anyway. 

Meanwhile, important practical lessons about living our lives is left out. We need to learn things like how to live our best, most confident lives and how to treat others with kindness and respect. They don't teach enough about those kinds of things in school, but they are covered in Dr. Richard Gary Shear's useful book of advice, Everything We Should Have Taught You in High School But Never Did. If everyone lived by the principles outlined in this book, the world would be a much better, happier place. For more about this book, see our previous post Tips for Tuesday - Books: Everything We Should Have Taught You in High School But Never Did. Enter to win a copy below.

Giveaway Dates 5/1 - 5/15

Giveaway Open to Ages 18+ US

Win a copy of Everything We Should Have Taught You in High School But We Never Did Once you have entered our giveaway, hop around to the blogs listed below to see what other great prizes you can enter to win.

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Theater Thursday - Schmigadoon

We received complimentary tickets to Schmigadoon! for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Schmigadoon!

Where: Nederlander Theatre

             201 W. 41st

             New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 10 and Up 

When: Through September 6, 2026

Me - Schimgadoon! was a good show. It was fun. I had not seen the TV show it was based on, but I still enjoyed it. The songs were lively and pleasant, but they weren't particularly memorable. I don't feel the need to listen to them again. 

All the performances were really good. I had seen a lot of the performers in other shows before. I enjoyed their performances equally in this show, and I also enjoyed the performances of the performers I hadn't seen before.

The whole concept of this show is what drew me to it. It sounded really interesting and different. I thought the idea of people getting trapped in a world of musical theater sounded exciting.  I was not disappointed. The show definitely lived up to my expectations, and I would recommend it. 

Mom - Schmigadoon! The Musical is based on the Apple TV series of the same name. The stage show closely adheres to the first season of that show. It revolves around a couple who end up in a musical world where the inhabitants are prone to breaking into song.  They are trapped there until they find their true loves. 

The show, like the series, is a loving homage to the Golden Age of musicals. It simultaneously manages to make fun of and appreciate the genre. Numerous shows are slyly referenced through the show's characters, dialogue, and song lyrics. These include The Music Man, Oklahoma, Carousel, and many more. Even the show's title and its basic premise of being a quest for true love reference the musical, Brigadoon. 

Any true musical theater fan will definitely enjoy this show and have fun trying to keep track of its many references. However, even those who do not necessarily enjoy musical theater or know much about it can still enjoy this show. It is extremely lively, upbeat, energetic, and full of delightful quirky characters. The dances are jubilant. The costumes and scenery are vibrant and full of color. The show is just an all-around joyful experience. 

And that's our view. For more about Schmigadoon! or to purchase tickets, visit schmigadoonbroadway.com

Tune in Saturday for Still More Theater Saturday.

Photo credits:

All Schmigadoon! production photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

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Where-To-Go Wednesday - J. Pierpont Morgan Study

We received complimentary tickets to the Morgan Library & Museum for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: J. Pierpont Morgan Study

Where: Morgan Library & Museum

             225 Madison Ave.

             New York, NY

Who: All ages

The J. Pierpont Morgan Study, located within the Morgan Library & Museum, has been restored to its condition during Morgan's time, including both artwork and furnishings.  The room was used as both a private refuge and a place for business and cultural meetings.  It also houses Morgan's rare book collection and some of the artistic treasures he collected.

Some of the furnishings, including Morgan's desk, are original. Others have been restored or replaced out of necessity. The majority of the artwork in the room was originally obtained by Morgan, with a few exceptions. 

The collection includes, among other things, numerous paintings, sculptures, and decorative plates. There are also portraits of J. Pierpont Morgan and his son. Artists represented in the collection include Marco Bello, Antonio Rossellino, Giorgio di Gubbio, and more. To learn more about the art as you walk around the space or at your leisure, see the Bloomberg Connects app. 

And that's our view. For more about the Morgan Library & Museum, visit www.themorgan.org. We will also be posting more in future posts. 

Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.

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