Civilization (All You Can Eat)

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Last night, we attended a thought provoking, if strange play entitled, Civilization (All You Can Eat).

It was written by Jason Grote, a German-American with great stage credits; he currently writes the new TV show named Smash.

Grote's play features all of the following: 

A large hog who ends up eating a vegan!
A ballet done with shopping carts from the supermarket!

A runaway and her ne'er do well mother, family relationships, excursions into the meaning of life, consumerism, capitalism, adultery, theater, advertisements, religion, Twix candy bars, processed food, Facebook, President Obama, race relationships, etc.

The magic happens when Grote ties all these threads together at the end.

The play is produced by Woolly Mammoth, a local Washington, DC, theater with some of the most daring productions in town. If you are looking for the umpteenth production of Hamlet, don't come here!

Your Imaginary Theater Fan,

Patsie

The Unibomber at the Newseum

Interior of the Unibomber's Cabin, with his built in shelving and root cellars

Facade of the Unibomber's Cabin

Manifesto of the Unibomber

Dear Imaginary Friends,

What a scary guy: The Unibomber held the public's attention for years on end. In the FBI exhibit of the Newseum, you can find lots of amazing exhibits such as this one, and news items regarding Patty Hearst, John Dillinger, the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, pictures of Pretty Boy Floyd, Al Capone, Baby Face Nelson, etc.
I wonder how the Newseum acquired such an extensive collection of artifacts... It is worth your time.

Your Imaginary Friend,
Patsie