This spring, Sotheby’s will put one of the finest Strads in existence up for auction: a viola believed to have been built between 1700 and 1720. It is expected to go for nearly $45 million, according to the New York Times. The instrument is one […]
Ever since I first saw Pat Metheny in concert more than 20 years ago, I don’t think I’ve missed a chance to see him when he’s played in a nearby town. To date, Pat Metheny’s show for his multi-award-winning CD Secret Story is the best […]
I’ve really been enjoying Ludovico Einaudi’s latest CD, In a Time Lapse. I first heard him play music from the recent work last fall during Apple’s iTunes festival. Ever since I purchased the music, I’ve been listening to it on a fairly regular basis, at […]
Brandon Todd wanted to dunk a basketball. Yet, at only 5′ 5″ that seemed like an impossible dream. In accomplishing this seemingly simple task, he learned much about success, and himself. “Your biggest challenge isn’t your opponent, it’s yourself.” Brandon’s best message: “You have to […]
In this very clever video, Stephane Bouley creates a modern movie trailer for Monty Python and the Holy Grail. If you’ve never seen the film, well it’s not quite what you’d expect from this teaser.
Courtesy of Brain Pickings, Richard Feynman’s famous ode to a flower and knowledge, animated.
I’m looking forward to reading this new release: The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. “One of the things I learned from my mom is this. Reading isn’t the opposite of doing; it’s the opposite of dying.” Postscript: I read the book […]
Pat Metheny: The Orchestrion Project is now out in theaters and on Blu Ray. I saw the tour live and I have to say it was quite a show.
The West Wing cast is back, this time in what amounts to a long campaign ad for a Michigan State Supreme Court nominee (who happens to be the sister of former West Wing cast member Mary McCormack). I miss this show. It’s great to see […]
