in my humble opinion

My favorite things, redux

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
Posted 12/27/22

Oops, I did it again. Wait a minute—that sounds more like Britney Spears and less like the Rodgers and Hammerstein song from “The Sound of Music.” You know—that whole …

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in my humble opinion

My favorite things, redux

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Oops, I did it again. Wait a minute—that sounds more like Britney Spears and less like the Rodgers and Hammerstein song from “The Sound of Music.” You know—that whole “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens” thing. Mixing my musical metaphors. Again.

That’s right, it’s time for my annual column of memorable moments throughout the year, and what a year it’s been. For many of us, 2022 has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but thankfully, more of the former, less of the latter. I did manage to get out of the house somewhat more often this past year, even though the shadow of COVID-19 still looms.

Luckily, I’ve got scads of pics to remember it all by, since my brain is “like a sieve,” as Barbara Fox was fond of saying. Some of the highlights this year are even (big surprise) about me, since my health has returned and I’m feeling fit as a fiddle—you know, except for the brain/sieve thing.

Herewith then are a few of my favorite things of 2022—the year in review.

Fun Fact: In the original Broadway production of “The Sound of Music,” the song “My Favorite Things” was introduced by Mary Martin, who was playing Maria. Julie Andrews, who played Maria in the 1965 film version of the musical, had previously sung it on the 1961 Christmas special for “The Garry Moore Show.”

Ask the Google: Q. What does “redux” mean? A. Brought back; revived. E.g. “The 1980s were far more than just the ‘50s redux.”

After more than 30 years, I made my triumphant (?) return to acting on stage in "Something Rotten" at the Forestburgh Playhouse last August. In Lori Schneider's Aisle Seat review, she said, "Jonathan Charles Fox's over-the-top Lord Clapham is flamboyant and funny-as-can-be, carting around the incredibly tolerant Dharma the Wonder Dog." Better than referring to me as something rotten, to be sure.
After more than 30 years, I made my triumphant (?) return to acting on stage in "Something Rotten" at the Forestburgh Playhouse last August. In Lori …
Last winter, I wrote this about a perennial favorite, the Livingston Manor Ice Carnival: "I was somewhat prepared (long johns, plenty of layers and hand warmers at the ready), and the event itself was a frozen wonderland of ice skating fabulousness, so there’s that. Freezing temps notwithstanding, I’m glad I was there, and even happier that I had wisely left the Wonder Dog at home."
Last winter, I wrote this about a perennial favorite, the Livingston Manor Ice Carnival: "I was somewhat prepared (long johns, plenty of layers and …
Until very recently, I was unaware of journalist Laura Flanders and her eponymous PBS show, which I heard was currently being broadcast out of Sullivan County, NY. A little digging online led me to www.lauraflanders.org. Flanders is amazing, IMHO.
Until very recently, I was unaware of journalist Laura Flanders and her eponymous PBS show, which I heard was currently being broadcast out of …
To celebrate my birthday in May, the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre asked me to exhibit some of my favorite photos in Gallery 222 on Main Street. Thanks to the support of folks like you, the show was a huge success, and I think they might even have me back in 2023. Woo-hoo.
To celebrate my birthday in May, the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre asked me to exhibit some of my favorite photos in Gallery 222 on Main Street. …
Life with Dharma is, and always will be, one of my favorite things. Last spring I wrote this: "Maybe it’s the little kid in me, but I love mud season, and believe me, so does my dog." LOL.
Life with Dharma is, and always will be, one of my favorite things. Last spring I wrote this: "Maybe it’s the little kid in me, but I love mud …
Just a few months ago, I wrote this about ASSEMBLY in Monticello, NY: "There is so much incredible art to take in at the gallery that I’ve run out of superlatives. This much is clear: Bosco Sodi has given the Upper Delaware a gift that must be seen to be appreciated, in my humble opinion."
Just a few months ago, I wrote this about ASSEMBLY in Monticello, NY: "There is so much incredible art to take in at the gallery that I’ve run out …

Jonathan Charles Fox, 2022, review

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