Author Archives: Lemon Twist

By Gail Moore Woltkamp  My first introduction to William Inge’s Come Back Little Sheba, was the Burt Lancaster, Shirley Booth movie version from 1952. Booth won an Academy Award for her performance as Lola, a role she originated on Broadway and one which garnered her a Tony Award. I’m not sure which writer in ourContinue reading “For Turk, Marie and All the Summer’s Sunlight ☀️”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp  This one goes out to all those who still love to watch the original Twilight Zone. You can catch the classic episodes on Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video, or Tubi and Pluto TV. The latter two air free with ads. Some networks show marathons every New Years Eve or you canContinue reading ““Ring-A-Ding Girl””

By Gail Moore Woltkamp When I was in high school in the 80s, I was in a play called “Night of January 16th.” I have not heard of any performances from high schools, colleges or otherwise, nor have I seen it performed anywhere else…ever. Nonetheless, I come from quite the savvy theater town and ourContinue reading “Six Degrees of Ayn Rand”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp I had never heard of singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith until I met my future husband in 1990. Among so many fun things he introduced me to, Griffith’s music became something that uniquely captured the early parts of our relationship amidst a folksy blues backdrop. After both our busy work days, I wouldContinue reading “October Reasons 🧡”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp During the summer of 1983, leading up to my senior year in high school, I walked into my hometown’s dance studio to discuss music options with my dance instructor in preparation for a local pageant. Although I was never a Miss America contestant, I was delighted to have the opportunity toContinue reading “A Toast to Miss Mississippi 🍸❤️ 🩰”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp Back in my beloved old neighborhood, our next door neighbor was an inventor. Lewis James had several patents and a couple cool products to his name, most notably, the James Dishwasher. Mr. James, with son Duane, were granted several joint patents throughout their careers. Their family business, the James Manufacturing Company,Continue reading “My Neighbor the Inventor 🩵”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp My dad was a proud barber by trade but his affection for music, particularly jazz, was one of his most cherished pastimes. Sharing his music interest with me gave us a connection that I still feel to this day. Dad was a jazz/blues/big band enthusiast to say the least. Among hisContinue reading “I’ll Be Seeing You 🎺”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp My parents never really told me that I was named after Gail Russell, but the Golden Era Hollywood starlet was mentioned periodically throughout my childhood as one they both admired. Even in a time of no online perusing, they both knew that Russell had a significant career on the big screen,Continue reading “What’s in a Name 🎥”

By Gail Moore Woltkamp One of my first articles I wrote for a newspaper was when I covered a review of a classic silent film, The Italian Straw Hat, by Rene Clair. It was presented by one of my favorite professors at Baker University in Kansas, Miss Nancy Richards. At that particular time in Baker’sContinue reading “A Cherished Professor and The Italian Straw Hat 👒”

My dad loved old movies. Many of his favorites came from the decades of the thirties and forties. I grew up spending Sunday afternoons with Ma and Pa Kettle, the Bowery Boys, Shirley Temple Theater, and maybe a couple Judy and Mickey musical dandies thrown in. I loved watching all the old stuff with myContinue reading “Stanwyck Earned her Groove 🎥 ⭐️ 🖤”