Weave Me a Web of: Violin Strings? (Not a Bunch of Lies!)
It’s always fascinating for me to find out about and follow up on news of advancements in the construction, use and quality of the violin. As…
You Can’t Ring the Bell of Humility Loudly.
“The lady doth protest too much methinks.” – Shakespeare, from Hamlet, Act III, Scene II This quote often pops up in modern day conversation, usually modified, implying a sense…
Quiet, Dirty Jeans or Loud, Clean Phones?
…or “Comments on Concert Etiquette Part 2.” Attention: At this time, please silence all cell phones and mobile devices. Thank you. As I often do when…
Does This CAT Scan Make Me Look Vintage? (and sound like it too?)
For as long as there has ever been a popular item to give away or sell to the masses, there have been honest competitors and shameless…
Breaking Tradition
No one ever likes to be disappointed. Sure, there are times when things falling through are strongly probably, so if stuff alls apart we’re more mentally…
You Want To See What’s Under My G-String?
They say that when one pursues a Ph.D. degree, the underlying purpose behind the endeavor is to push the boundaries of human knowledge. Bachelor’s degrees teach,…
Remember the Limelight
Back in high school, I learned about a fun little concept called “stream of consciousness.” One of its many definitions classifies it as a literary device…