Entertaining

Re "The Enduring Dorothy Day" (Nov. 19): The article about Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, was informative and inspirational. Readers might like to know that a feature film about her, "Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story," is now available in video stores. THOMAS GREENING, Westwood

In "The Hidden Legacy of the Missions" (Sept. 13), as I traveled back and forth in time and space with Richard Rodriguez, it became apparent that his writing style is entertaining but not frivolous, instructive but not pedantic. My appreciation. Althea Kapur Woodland Hills

Just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much I enjoy reading Chris Erskine's column. I have recently rediscovered the L.A. Times and take great pleasure in his personal stories. They're always entertaining, funny, ripe with humor and humanity. Keep up the good work! Lisa Steadman Los Angeles

I was saddened to read Laurie Winer's unsupportive review of "Cider House Rules" ("Flat Cider," July 13, 1998). This production is theater at its most socially conscientious and creative best. How can anyone familiar with theater not support this entertaining and educating piece of work? Ms. Winer's mention of the lecture on use of condoms is perhaps fair reporting, in that it is not the most entertaining part of the six-hour marathon production. However, there are another five hours and 50 minutes of innovative and fascinating theater.

I rarely write letters to editors, but every time I see a Rod Smith byline in the Food section, I know I am in for a treat, and I wanted you to know that. Smith's writing is consistently informative in a practical way and always highly entertaining. I hope you never pass up an opportunity to feature his thoughts on wine. I never pass up an opportunity to enjoy them. RYAN ROWE From the Internet

Quite by accident, I turned on "Angie" a few months ago and since then, I've watched it regularly. At 5:30 p.m., it's the perfect show for unwinding before dinner. Series stars Donna Pescow and Robert Hays, as Angie and Brad, are warm and charming. The writing is sometimes silly and the scripts could be more sophisticated, but the characters are entertaining, particularly Sharon Spelman as Brad's sister. Vivian Hall, Irvine

Thank you for printing "Bus Ride Can Awaken the Senses in Tibet." I really can't remember when I laughed so hard or enjoyed anything written so much. Both the article and drawings by Theodosia T. Greene were very entertaining. I particularly liked the one of the bus cornering against the mountainside. It was a real treat. CAROL K. deLEON San Diego