The Mother Kitty’s Blog
The Mother Kitty’s blog is a historical repository of Melissa’s Kitties blog, which published consistently from 2006 to 2022. (May 2026: The blog may be revived and continued in the near future.)
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Twice the Sting
Sting visited — performing two different shows, two nights in a row — making it my favorite week of the year.
Catching Some Stars
Catch some exhilarating theatre while you can: The Tallest Tree in the Forest, about Paul Robeson, and Peter and the Starcatcher, about Peter Pan.
What a Glorious Feelin’!
Gene Kelly is one of my heroes, so I raced to this once-in-a-lifetime Singin’ in the Rain event, hosted by the Smithsonian. More important is that I didn’t pass out from excitement.
Better Late Than Never: 2012 Rainforest Fund Benefit
The Rainforest Fund benefit is a not-to-be-missed annual event! Here’s how it was….
