An alarming number of people no longer seem ready, willing or able to argue their points of view. Wrestling with ideas has given way to … wrestling. This is obvious and the evidence is everywhere: So-called news programs feature talking…
Certain words and phrases have fallen out of use and deserve to make a comeback. Just think how much more fun our conversations would be with these nuggets tossed into the mix. If you have any to add to the…
This magazine cover caught my attention with its enticing headline, Escape the Ordinary. As much as I love wine, music and art, it occurred to me that what I’d really prefer is an escape to the ordinary. The extraordinary is…
What Is Truth?, by Nikolai Ge. Something to contemplate.
My exploration of classical music quickly turned from whim to obsession, and a greatly rewarding one it has been. For the last six months, I’ve listened to nothing but classical music, probably 2-2.5 hours a day on average. Considering that…