Category Archives: General

Posts that I was too lazy to categorize.

Writing Goals

Posted on 7/28/2013 by Robert S. Robbins

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 →

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Washington DC 2013

Posted on 4/4/2013 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made my sixth trip to Washington DC in order to explore the city. Although I did the usual visits to museums, I tried to accomplish a few goals related to my relocation planning. I also located a few … Continue reading →

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Two In Italy by Maud Howe–A Book Review

Posted on 1/11/2013 by Robert S. Robbins

I promised myself that I would actually read the expensive book I bought at the Complete Traveler Antiquarian Bookstore during a trip to New York City and write a review. I bought this book for $75.00 on October 27 2012 … Continue reading →

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Philip Goes Forth–The Damned Foolery Of Playwriting

Posted on 12/30/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

While researching the Philadelphia theater community I came across the forgotten playwright, George Kelly, who wrote a play entitled The Torch Bearers to satirize the Little Theatre Movement. The Plays and Players Theater in Philadelphia is supposedly the community theater … Continue reading →

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Off Broadway Trip

Posted on 12/9/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made my 22nd trip to New York City. The purpose of this trip was to explore the theater district more thoroughly. I wanted to locate and photograph many theaters, particularly Off Broadway theaters in the Hell’s Kitchen area. … Continue reading →

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The Threepenny Opera For $12.00

Posted on 11/14/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Tonight I paid twelve dollars for a three penny opera. That is how much prices have been inflated since 1928 when this musical was first written. The Threepenny Opera is the most famous work of the German dramatist Bertolt Brecht. … Continue reading →

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Writing Ten Minute Plays

Posted on 11/12/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

I have begun to write ten minute plays. I used to be interested in playwriting but I eventually got discouraged. I have decided to get back into playwriting because there are new opportunities. After I have written enough ten minute … Continue reading →

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New York City Before Its Destruction

Posted on 10/28/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made a farewell visit to New York City just before its destruction by Hurricane Sandy. This was my 21st trip to New York City making it my most visited city. I may have spent more time in Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Tour

Posted on 10/14/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made my fifth trip to Washington DC. This was a AAA Travel trip which I discovered by accident while searching the Internet. However, the bus was a Susquehanna Trailways bus as usual. So far I have not seen … Continue reading →

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Scranton–A Visit To The Electric City

Posted on 9/30/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made my long overdue trip to Scranton Pennsylvania. I’ve been thinking about exploring this city ever since I began my exploration of Pennsylvania. Although Williamsport is in the NEPA television coverage area, the drive to Scranton takes over … Continue reading →

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Steamtown and Poconos Trip

Posted on 9/27/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Today I went on a bus trip to Scranton and the Poconos. I went on this trip mainly for the sake of visiting Scranton which is one of the major Pennsylvania cities I’ve been planning to explore. I plan to … Continue reading →

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Susquehanna River Walk

Posted on 9/23/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

This morning I drove downtown and took lots of photos for a Williamsport travel guide I plan to create. I don’t really need a travel guide for Williamsport but I thought it might be interesting to compile one to publish … Continue reading →

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Steel Magnolias–Theater Review

Posted on 9/23/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Last night I saw the play Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling at the Community Theatre League. It has been a long time since I saw a play at the Community Theatre League. The last play I saw was Long Day’s … Continue reading →

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Third Trip To Charm City

Posted on 8/19/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made my third trip to Charm City, aka Baltimore Maryland. Baltimore is often overlooked by East Coast tourists but it has so much to offer that I have not exhausted its potential after three visits. On this trip … Continue reading →

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Montreal Vacation – Friday

Posted on 7/27/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Today I had my final breakfast at La Brioche Lyonnaise. This time I ordered the Pain Doré, French Toast sticks with maple syrup and fresh fruit. I walked pass Place Émilie-Gamelin to take photos of Librairie Marché du Livre although … Continue reading →

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Montreal Vacation – Thursday

Posted on 7/26/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

On Thursday I visited the Westmount neighborhood and the Olympic Stadium. First I went to Place Alexis Nihon where I bought some shoes at Zellers. I was going to buy shoes at Payless ShoeSource but they had not opened yet. … Continue reading →

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Montreal Vacation – Wednesday

Posted on 7/25/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

On Wednesday I went to the Marché Jean-Talon and explored Little Italy. Marché Jean-Talon is a farmer’s market in Montreal. I didn’t buy anything there because I couldn’t do anything with fruits and vegetables but I did take a few … Continue reading →

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Montreal Vacation – Tuesday

Posted on 7/24/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

First I went to the Complexe Desjardins where I found the Renaud-Bray bookstore on Level 2. Complexe Desjardins is an interesting part of the underground city. It reminds me of the City of Domes in Logan’s Run because it has … Continue reading →

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Montreal Vacation – Monday

Posted on 7/23/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

My plans are still messed up so today I did everything I had scheduled for Wednesday, which was exploring the Outremont and Mile End neighborhoods. To get to Outremont, I took the Orange Line in the direction of Montmorency to … Continue reading →

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Montreal Vacation – Sunday

Posted on 7/22/2012 by Robert S. Robbins

Since I accomplished a few things on Saturday evening, my Sunday schedule was thrown off. The next thing I had scheduled was a visit to Librairie Michel Fortin but they didn’t open until 11:00 a.m. so I went to La … Continue reading →

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