Monthly Archives: February 2021

Four interminable years of crime, lawlessness, non-stop lies, continuous fraud, total hypocrisy, innumerable fears-stoking, nasty divisiveness, insults, crude behavior, a major breakdown in civility and accord, defiance of conventional values, destroying people, customary relations and institutions, barbarism, incited violence, stirring … Continue reading →

(The U.S. Post Office has honored her.) (the generic 1951 program; this one from her Edmonton concert) (a glimpse into her concert life from the program) the impressive Marian Anderson (1897-1993), the internationally famous black American, classically-trained rich contralto-superstar who … Continue reading →

about a good article on the problems with/limitations of identity politics: “As the article posits, free-minded discussion, rational argument, and lack of agendas have run off the tracks big time. There is a lot of truth and accuracy in the … Continue reading →

9 of his essential pieces on this Best of: #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11. “Father of the symphony, string quartet, piano sonata, piano trio, and concerto.” (Have ordered his 160! CD boxset.) Greatly underestimated. Friend of … Continue reading →

Back on January 18, 2021, Jimmie Rodgers passed from kidney disease and Covid. He was a remarkable entertainer whose main claim to fame was his work in the 1950s and ’60s. These were his famous singles: “Honeycomb” (1956) “Kisses Sweeter … Continue reading →

Love’s Philosophy The fountains mingle with the river And the rivers with the ocean, The winds of heaven mix for ever With a sweet emotion; Nothing in the world is single; All things by a law divine In one spirit … Continue reading →

by watching the “Lovely Flowers” episode on Shaw’s Frame Channel. Lots of color top counteract the prevailing white and black.

Death of a Salesman debuted. Olivier’s Hamlet won Best Picture. Orwell’s 1984 was published. The Third Man movie came out. All were favorites before I checked. All of them say something about my consciousness and sensibility.

Home Handyman. Ah, his/their thoughts be with me!

“All you need is love.” –The Beatles