Reading The Globe and Mail this weekend my husband came across an article about this improbably titled musical.

My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding was written by David Hein and Irene Carl, and first debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival in July, and seems to have been a hit with Eye Weekly and NOW Magazine. It’s now has been picked up by David Mirvish for a four-week commercial run at the Panasonic Theatre in November.

The authors are self-described “cashews” (Catholic Jews), and the musical is actually based on the true story of Hein’s mothers. Their interview with the Globe describes a bit about their process, Hein’s mothers, and what it was like for him growing up: Continue reading »

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The Globe and Mail recently ran an article in their Life section titled “How to set an unfair rule (yes, it’s acceptable)” about perceived double standards, a sentiment I encounter quite a bit among friends, co-workers and human beings in general.

The article, written by clinical psychologist Anthony Wolf, looks at the rules set for Continue reading »

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