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Monthly Archives: October 2007
A Bead of Words
A little meme from Word beads on Sentence Strings: For some reason that defied all logic, Stan chose to seclude himself in his workshop each Sunday afternoon. He would spend hours immersed on the internet, each keystroke part of an … Continue reading
Welcome to the Undertown
Undertown (n): Like the bottom part of the wave that actually moves all the water (and can do all the damage), that beneath the surface pulls you in and gives you an appreciation of the ocean, the undertown is that … Continue reading
The Musician Label III
I’ve been involved in the business (and to some degree, the art) of music for over 30 of my 42 years. I’ve traveled it, studied it, played it, written it and in the process I hope have learned a little … Continue reading
The Failure of American Public Schools
The failure of the American public school system is that while we have emphasized the importance of those skills that “get things done” or that provide our children with the technological tool set to “compete” on a global scale, we … Continue reading
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The Musician Label II
The definition of “musician” is given as: 1. a person who makes music a profession, esp. as a performer of music. 2. any person, whether professional or not, skilled in music. Interestingly enough, the definitions of pianist, guitarist, bassist, flautist, … Continue reading
The Label of Musician
To call me a musician is to miss an important point. There’s a certain convenience to the label, sure. But labels have a way of limiting their objects, of glossing over the inconvenient details in an attempt to simplify the … Continue reading