I’ve been walking to work most mornings from Aidan and Kieran’s daycare. It’s good to start the day with a ½ hour walk along Sussex Drive. I usually pull out my aging iPod (original 1G, 5GB) and search through the 729 songs I carry around with me. Here’s this morning’s playlist The White StripesBlue OrchidThe … More Today’s Playlist

Once upon a time, I used to sleep. 8 hours a night, uninterrupted. Wake up around 8:00 am, laze around for a while, maybe press the snooze button a few times. Ease into the day gradually. These days, sleep is a precious commodity, with demand far exceeding supply. I don’t want to blame this shortage … More Sleep

The difficulty in describing last night’s gala concert is knowing where to begin. The guest artists? The staggering amount of money raised, including a surprise announcement that shocked nearly everyone in attendance? The past-concert party with 800 of our closest friends on the Southam Hall stage? I should probably start with the music. Daphne had … More The Gala

Overheard at breakfast the other morning: Me: “Aidan, why aren’t you eating your cereal?” Aidan: “I’m just waiting for my penis to get smaller” Me: “Um…(long pause)…O.K.”

In the classical music world, there are a handful of artists who transcend the genre and gain recognition among the greater public. Yo-Yo Ma is probably the most famous and bankable star in our business. He’s practically a cultural brand – superstar cellist, chamber musician, UN Peace Messenger, and frequent guest on children’s programming like … More Ma & Ax in Recital