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Cabaret at Footlight

by robert maniscalco | Aug 7, 2025 | Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Come to the Cabaret I am excited and looking forward to Footlight Theatre’s production of Cabaret, which takes place in 1929 Germany, where people were split politically and grappling with the same issues we are facing right now. I see it as a cautionary tale....

The Monetization of Hate

by robert maniscalco | Aug 6, 2025 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View

I believe there is an evil in the world, a dark presence that thrives on hate and fear. Call it the devil, call it ideology or conviction of the heart. But something is forcing us to fight each other. The Jews striking back at the Muslims, Trump blaming immigrants for...

The Long Lost Portrait

by robert maniscalco | Aug 4, 2025 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View

I Ran into an Old Friend At a recent art opening, I ran into Nancy Delewski, the sitter of my old band mate Marie. When I was at Wayne State, in the music department, I was putting myself through music school painting portraits in exchange for accompaniment, or for a...

Fame and Fortune

by robert maniscalco | Jul 31, 2025 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

My PR person (me) should win an award. I have had more than my share of media coverage over my 45-year career. It’s not just an ego boost. It is necessary for my career to get my name out there, to remain relevant, even though I am actually a shy person (believe...

Sociopathy

by robert maniscalco | Jul 15, 2025 | Motivational, World View

Sadly, it has become clear that sociopathy is far more common than we ever could imagine. I have found that people of low integrity feel very uncomfortable around those who try to practice compassion, fairness and morality, and who demand the same from their elected...

A Commission as Collaboration

by robert maniscalco | Jun 20, 2025 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

We’re Jamin’ Once in a while a client allows me to do whatever I want. Of course, what I want is to please my client. I have found the best and only way to please the client is to please myself. But pleasing anyone, including myself, is a funny thing. The...

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