Albert Gutierrez

Around seven years ago, I had finished shopping at Barnes & Noble when a homeless man waiting outside the entrance asked me for some change. Having essentially gone cashless thanks to banking apps and debit cards, I politely declined in giving him money. But, seeing as I was hungry myself, I offered an alternative by asking if he would like to accompany me to the nearby Chick-fil-A so I could buy him dinner. He said yes, so the two of us walked to the Chick-fil-A right by that Barnes & Noble.

I think  there will continue to be strong demand but probably some frustrated/bruised small landlords selling to get out of the game, just not enough selling to drop the market. Optimistically, I don't think there will be a big wave of foreclosures as people have a lot more equity in their homes this time around and will fight harder to hold onto them, unlike the financial crises when so many were underwater anyway.

Four years ago, SIX: THE MUSICAL came to Dr. Phillips Center and immediately became an instant favorite for this reviewer. My original review posited that I’d listen to the cast recording for a couple weeks. That was a complete underestimation, as SIX has become part of my regular rotation on morning commutes. If I’m not listening to 1A on NPR or my oft-played Legends of the Fall score soundtrack CD, it’s likely to be SIX or seven other Broadway albums I always keep on the ready.