From the early 2000’s until retirement in 2016, an emphasis on international growth sent me to various countries around the world; about 30 in all. The majority of my time on the majority of those trips was spent in airports, planes, hotel rooms, conference rooms and cabs. Tourist activities were …
When I listen to a lyrical song, with apologies to the writer, I generally gravitate to the music first and foremost. Many times, I never bother with the lyrics at all. Perhaps because I grew up puzzled by lyrics such as “I am the eggman, they are the eggmen. I …
As mentioned in a previous post, a marvy benefit of music streaming services is how handily they help one discover new music and artists. As mentioned in that previous post, Caroline Polacheck was a stunning new find for me. Sure, some of you already knew of her, but how was I, a 70-year-old …
One of the reasons I enjoy online streaming platforms like Spotify and Pandora is because they introduce me to new music that I might not otherwise know of. It is accepted fact that we tend to have strong affinity for music that was popular during our formative years. For me, …
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The Living Robert Pinsky wikipedia Poetry Foundation The living, the unfallen lords of life, Move heavily through the dazzle Where all things shift, glitter or swim – As on a day at the beach, or under The stark, absolute blue of a snow morning, With concentric peals of …
