Category Archives: Music
Spires and Turrets
“Then I dreamed that they came in sight of the city, very old, and full of spires and turrets, all covered with ivy…” CS Lewis, The Pilgrim’s Regress Park Guell isn’t old, but it is full of spires and turrets, … Continue reading
He Kept On
“He kept on singing his song…” CS Lewis, The Pilgrim’s Regress I read an article in Time magazine once that said it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become accomplished at whatever is practiced. We visited Picasso’s museum today where … Continue reading
Pilgrimage
“I am on a Pilgrimage. I must admit now that you press me. I have not a very clear idea of the end. But that is not the important question. These speculations don’t make one a better walker.” CS Lewis, … Continue reading
High Culture in Vienna
One of the things about being married to an audiophile is the attention one learns to pay to sound — good, clear, harmonious sound. My husband loves music and along with his discerning musical palate his taste spans a wide … Continue reading
Tapas Travel
Quick trips hold me over and whet my appetite for longer versions of the same. And they are delightful in and of themselves. Seattle is just a day away and offers the feel of a different country with American outlet shopping, plain … Continue reading
Making Stuff
When we were kids, we often begged, “Mom, we just HAVE to make something!” and she knew we had to. I don’t remember our family being very crafty but I come from a collection of pretty talented artists. My little … Continue reading