Category Archives: Art in the world

All those snapshots

An interesting look at snapshots, why they get taken and whether or not they’re art and why we look at photos of people we don’t know. (Via The Artist Project, Metropolitan Museum of Art)

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History repeating itself

We stand the simple fools we watch them break it down •
But the stolen voice lies silent it cannot make a sound Continue reading

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Remembering Andy M. Stewart

This song from Silly Wizard, featuring Andy M. Stewart, has long been in my top playlist. Recently saw a notice that Andy M. Stewart, of Silly Wizard, had died during the holidays. Very sad new indeed. Fiona Ritchie mentioned him … Continue reading

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Beethoven’s 7th, The Allegretto

This story made me pull over on December 24, 2003 so I could listen fully. I wrote Robert Siegel and he was nice enough to write back, a very personal and personable response, musing about Beethoven and suggesting another favorite … Continue reading

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Get a ukulele!

Ukulele, thing of wonder •
Ukulele, wand of thunder •
You can play the ukulele, too •
In London and down under • Continue reading

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