Boy Meets World Character Review: Morgan Matthews

The schedule for the Character Review posts will be changing to Friday (or Saturday at the latest from now on).

*I apologize for the less-than-regular posting as of late. I can only do so much in a day.

*Warning: This post contains spoilers about the characters from the television show Boy Meets World. Read at your own risk if you have not watched the program. There is something to be said about a well-written, human character. They leap off the page and speak to us as if they were right in front of us, as flesh and blood human beings, instead of fictional creations.

Being the youngest child is not always as pleasurable as it seems. With older siblings, they have to find a way to stand out. On Boy Meets World, Morgan Matthews (Lily Gibson (nee Nicksay)/Lindsay Ridgeway) is the second of the Matthews children and the only girl. She has a younger brother, Joshua (Daniel Jacobs/Uriah Shelton).

Though she is not seen as often as her brothers, Cory (Ben Savage) and Eric (Will Friedle), Morgan’s presence (when on screen) is definitely felt. Quick with a smartass line, she provides levity or cuts Eric and/or Cory down to size when necessary. After discovering that she could sing at a talent show, Morgan decided to give it a go.

To sum it up: a character does not have to be on screen all of the time to make an impact. Their moments may be short, but they are not forgotten. Morgan Matthews is one of them. Which is why she is a memorable character.

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares Review

From the outside, it appears that a career in show business is all glitz and glamour. But an inside view reveals that reality can be dark, harsh, and complicated. That does not include the human struggle that not even fame and fortune can extinguish.

Laura Benanti‘s one-woman off-Broadway show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares opened last week. Part autobiography and part mental health journey, Benanti is open about the personal and professional path she has been on for the last 25 years. Speaking candidly about her need to be liked, she is honest about the struggle to not give a f*ck, especially when it comes to men.

Smartly written, funny, and full of sarcasm, her perspective is refreshing. Instead of being a surface-level storyteller, we are taken deep into her psyche and the painful experiences that many would rather keep hidden.

Do I recommend it? Yes.

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is playing at the Minetta Lane Theater in New York City until June 2nd. Check the website for tickets and showtimes.

It is a Conscious Decision to Turn the Computer Off and Walk away

Daily writing prompt

How do you balance work and home life?

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I’ve been working from home since March of 2020. One of the harder aspects of this professional lifestyle is to turn off the computer, especially during the busier parts of the year.

It requires a conscious decision to put a hard stop to the workday and do something else. As important as the job is, focusing on other responsibilities provides the necessary mental health break