The Charlotte Symphony at Belk Theater was playing Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G Major on October 3rd, 2008. The conductor was the remarkable Andrew Grams and the pianist was the talented Ingrid Fliter. This … [Continue reading] about Bruce Adolphe: “What to Listen for in the World”
Michelle Moran: “Nefertiti”
The most magnificent films of our time would be hard pressed in creating the visual images Michelle Moran stirs up with her powerful words, from a history that existed over three thousand years ago, a kingdom that ruled in the heart of Egypt in an … [Continue reading] about Michelle Moran: “Nefertiti”
Natalia Rose: “The Raw Food Detox Diet”
You are what you eat? I think so. Maybe our hearts save room for forgiveness but our bodies will reflect reality, often too late for reversing poor effects. So with care and discipline: Faites-attention, as the French say (pay attention it means) … [Continue reading] about Natalia Rose: “The Raw Food Detox Diet”
Yoko Ogawa: “The Housekeeper and the Professor”
Opening paragraph of Yoko Ogawa's short story: “What is your shoe size?” “How much did you weigh when you were born?” “What is your height?” “When is your birthday?” These were some of the questions the housekeeper encountered every morning … [Continue reading] about Yoko Ogawa: “The Housekeeper and the Professor”
L. Frank Baum: “The Wizard of Oz”
I read “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, an American classic, as a grown adult and out of pure curiosity. I cannot say that I enjoyed the book or the writing, but that is not the intent for reading all books. Not growing up in America … [Continue reading] about L. Frank Baum: “The Wizard of Oz”
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