Last weekend I found myself in the impressively beautiful city of Prescott, AZ. In all of my travels I never heard of Prescott, AZ. I also never knew it was possible for any part of the state of Arizona to be cold, but there I was in this quaint and not so busy town north…
In a matter of hours many will gather together for a festivity that allows us to indulge our respective palates and enjoy the company of loved ones. Thanksgiving in many respects is the simplest of holidays, at least for those not tasked with preparing the meal. Thanksgiving is unique in the fact that it sums…
I suppose that’s a bit harsh coming from my likes. After all, how could I possibly understand what has got so many people tongue tied, mush mouthed, and terrified? I know, for years I’ve stood before thousands upon thousands of men, women, and children and ran my mouth for a living. How could I ever…
“If you’re able to be yourself, Then you have no competition. All you have to do is get Closer and closer to that essence.” Barbara Cook (1927-2017) Those words, by the late great actress and singer ring eternal. Every person who has endured the life of an artist knows this truth intimately. All the many…
So much of life is short lived, even undiscovered simply because we refuse to die. Life, in all its fullness and abundance is not possible, as we’ve determined not to put ourselves to rest. Self-reflection is resisted for fear of the agonizing light of truth. The work, the dogged work of repentance is an occupation…
Sudden change evokes a sense of excitement and fear. There’s something rather basic and primal about being shaken from ones comfort zone. The circus became just that after nearly two decades. The spirit of ease weighed heavily upon me and why not? I had everything and everyone I needed. A great job, beautiful colleagues, constant…
May 19, 201711:18 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered JESSICA DEAHL Listen· 7:59Queue Download Embed Transcript Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson enters the ring in Fairfax, Va., at one of the final performances of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Marian Carrasquero/NPR The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has been entertaining…
Johnathan Lee Iverson, the ringmaster for The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Out of This World, sat down to discuss their upcoming and final performance! Listen below as he discusses the history of the American tradition of the circus, his experience as a ringmaster, and what to expect from the upcoming final performance!…
