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Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin
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- Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
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Author Archives: Robert S. Robbins
Monday In New Orleans
My second day in New Orleans began with a phone call informing me that my complimentary breakfast was ready in the courtyard. After breakfast I explored the French Quarter and located 722 Toulouse Street where Tennessee Williams once lived. Then … Continue reading
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Tagged Mulate's Restaurant, New Orleans, Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1, Steamboat Natchez
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New Orleans Sunday–Anne Rice Book Signing
My first full day in New Orleans began with a walk to Walgreens on Royal Street. I had to buy some shaving cream, anti-acid pills, pain reliever, and a few Jazzy Passes. Walgreens was sold out of Jazzy Passes so … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Rice, Commander's Palace, Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans
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Trip Down To New Orleans
I began my week long vacation in New Orleans by driving down to Philadelphia International Airport. I think I left at 5:00 a.m. and stopped at the Hickory Run Travel Plaza at 6:48 a.m. to buy gas and breakfast at … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Jackson Hotel, Café du Monde, Jackson Square, New Orleans, St. Louis Cathedral
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New York City For Japanophiles
Yesterday I made my 28th trip to New York City. This trip was sponsored by the Williamsport Area School District Alumni Association so I did not have to park at the transit center. Instead the bus picked us up at … Continue reading
A Slightly Amusing Thing Happened On The Way To Forum
On Thursday I saw the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Community Theatre League in Williamsport. This play was particularly interesting for me because I am planning a trip to Italy and I’m … Continue reading
New York City Steuben Parade Trip
Yesterday I made my monthly trip to New York City. This was my 27th trip but I still managed to see more sights in the city. Luck seemed to be on my side during this trip because I caught several … Continue reading
Niagara Falls Ontario
On Saturday I made my second trip to Niagara Falls. I wasn’t going to blog about this trip, but it does represent a rare excursion north into New York state so it is worthwhile to record some notes. The bus … Continue reading
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Tagged Antica Pizzeria & Ristorante, Canada, Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, Skylon Tower
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FringeNYC and Brooklyn Museum
Yesterday I made yet another trip to New York City. This time I finally took everyone’s advice and ventured into Brooklyn but only to visit the Brooklyn Museum. I also attended a New York Fringe Festival performance which was an … Continue reading
Seventh Washington DC Trip
Yesterday I made my 7th bus trip to Washington DC. On the long ride I read Six Days of the Condor by James Grady. This book is finally available as a Kindle ebook which is good because paperback copies are … Continue reading
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Tagged National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC
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Writing Goals
Getting a reading of a ten minute play has not proven to be very difficult. So far I have managed to get three of my ten minute plays read. I even have video of the readings. Now I need another … Continue reading
New York City Performing Arts Trip
I have made yet another trip to New York City to advance my knowledge of the city and its cultural resources. Currently I am visiting New York City at least once a month. The tourist in me is tired of … Continue reading
YouTube and Theater
I’ve noticed that theater is making excessive use of YouTube. So far my scripts have made it onto YouTube more often than the stage. It seems like every theater company is videotaping their staged readings and productions to post on … Continue reading
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Billtown Sideshow Extravaganza
Last night was the most memorable evening I have ever experienced in Williamsport! I attended the Billtown Burlescapades at the Pajama Factory. I decided to attend this event because I’m always looking for an excuse to visit the Pajama Factory. … Continue reading
New York City Scouting Mission
Yesterday I made yet another trip to New York City. The purpose of this trip was a sort of scouting mission because I wanted to locate various establishments where I might have business. But due to my varied interests, I … Continue reading
Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Art Festival
Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival is currently under way. Maybe I should have planned my vacation to coincide with this festival, but I wanted to explore Pittsburgh when nothing special was going on. It does not look like any of … Continue reading
Walters Art Museum In Baltimore
Yesterday I made my fifth trip to Baltimore Maryland. That may be my last trip because there is nothing else for me to do in Baltimore, unless I want to make a shopping trip to the Hampden neighborhood. On this … Continue reading
Baltimore Art Museums
Yesterday I made my forth trip to Baltimore Maryland. My goal on this trip was to visit the Baltimore Museum of Art. This museum is not in the Inner Harbor area so getting to the museum required some planning. I … Continue reading
Carnegie Science Center
For my last day in Pittsburgh I was tempted to rush home but I’m glad I squeezed in one last tourist attraction. I visited the Carnegie Science Center before going home. I had breakfast at the Priory Hotel before checking … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Vacation Thursday
Thursday was my last full day in Pittsburgh. I had to check out of my hotel on Friday morning. My goal for the day was to ride the famous inclines for a view of the Pittsburgh skyline and to explore … Continue reading
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Tagged City Theatre, Duquesne Incline, East Carson Street, Monongahela Incline, Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Carnegie Museums
I spent most of the third day of my vacation at the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh. If you only have one day in Pittsburgh you should probably visit the Carnegie Museums. I don’t know why the local travel agencies don’t … Continue reading