Monthly Archives: January 2008

Backstage Access

Posted on January 21, 2008 by

As I sat backstage after the orchestra concert a couple of weeks ago, I was reminded how much I miss hanging out back there. I used to take it for granted, but I’ve come to appreciate how fortunate I was … Continue reading →

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Midori and Shostakovich

Posted on January 15, 2008 by

After taking a couple of months off, I went to an orchestra concert on Thursday night. Last week’s program had sparked my interest when it was announced last year, and I thought it definitely merited a night out. Ludovic Morlot, … Continue reading →

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This Job Sounds Familiar

Posted on January 14, 2008 by

The New York Times had a great piece on the weekend about Jim Phelan, the Director of Administration for the New York Giants. Jim’s job is to look after all the travel arrangements when the Giants are on the road … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape

Posted on January 9, 2008 by

The story you are about to read is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. _____________________________________ Sunday began like any other Sunday. The Father and Mother took their two young children to the museum in the … Continue reading →

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A Memorable Evening

Posted on January 8, 2008 by

One of the highlights of our Christmas vacation was stopping at B’s aunt and uncle’s place on the way home. Gerry and Claudette live in an old farm house on 50 acres just outside Lansdowne, which is about 90 minutes … Continue reading →

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