Christopher Alden's direction seemed strenuous and earthbound, making more of the circus aspects of Thomson and Stein's conception than of the humane sensibility that lay underneath.
And if, like me, you don't speak Spanish well, it can seem pointlessly strenuous to wander outside the comfort zone of Palermo.
The scenes between these men, whose work duties don't seem terribly strenuous, have a loose, discursive rhythm that may at first frustrate audiences conditioned to expect succinct exposition and obvious emotional payoffs.
If done correctly, forming a study group or homework circle with your friends can make the process of doing homework seem less strenuous.
If this seems too strenuous, head down to the dock and take a 10 30 brunch cruise at Riverboat Cruises (110 L Street; 916-552-2933). 1 p.m. 9. Platter Pilgrimage Out in the terra incognita beyond X Street, at Broadway and 16th Street, stands the Art Deco tower that gave its name to the Tower Records stores.
It might seem counterintuitive that strenuous exercise would be productive or even wise for cardiac patients.
Even among the Nepalese -- who always seem to be attempting strenuous feats to promote world peace -- a 33-year-old former teacher named Lok Bandhu Karki stands out.
FATHERS' DAY: Dads also get their due on this week's nonfiction list, though they mostly seem to be forgoing strenuous postures in favor of a cozy armchair.
The more far-fetched the idea, it seems, the more strenuous the effort to pass it off as authentic.
Yet it all seemed a bit strenuous and earthbound in relation to the effervescent wit of the music and text.
