Monthly Archives: January 2016

Adagio for Strings, Barber

Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein

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Sherlock Redux

Last night I saw the new BBC Sherlock, The Abominable Bride, in a movie theater packed with enthusiastic Sherlock fans. First off, it’s just fun watching something you enjoy with a big bunch of people who also enjoy it. We … Continue reading

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History repeating itself

We stand the simple fools we watch them break it down •
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Happy Birthday J.R.R. Tolkien

For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach. — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King. 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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