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 to have that kind of access. It’s little things I miss, like watching how musicians … More Backstage Access
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, conductor Midori, violin RAVEL Ma Mere l’Oye TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto intermission RAVEL Pavane pour une … More Midori and Shostakovich
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 – charter flights, hotels, buses, police escorts, etc. It’s a job that gets substantially more … More This Job Sounds Familiar
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 morning and returned home for a healthy and nutritious lunch. With a yawn, the youngest … More The Great Escape
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 down the highway from Ottawa. It has become a frequent rest stop on our trips … More A Memorable Evening
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