My father raised me right. Among other things he taught me how to appreciate beer. He used to tell me that on a hot day nothing quite quenched thirst like an icy, cold beer. I’d like to add to my…
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Delight & Summer Toes
Summer toes are not like winter toes. Summer toes are slightly browned from sun exposure. Who ever remembers to put sunscreen on their toes every day? Summer toes have weird tan lines from different sandals. They are happy and relaxed,…
Ode to Joy
Few things in life compare to the thrill of playing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the famous “Ode to Joy” symphony as it is commonly known. Recently I played this piece for only the third time in my life and it was…
Humility
During fall 2008, I was unable to use my right hand for almost 6 weeks due to an injury. Most of the trouble stemmed from my thumb. For almost a month I couldn’t even turn a doorknob. I had nerve…
Music
Last Thursday I performed Mahler 2, The Resurrection Symphony, with a local orchestra and choir. For the first time in years, the concert was not recorded. I made sure to pay close attention to what was happening around me, not…