I have learned just in the last couple of days that there is some guy named “LeBron” who is apparently some sports figure. He is in the spotlight about something, probably having to do, directly or indirectly, with money. At least one large ego may be involved. Don’t know, don’t care.
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One of the few things everyone–and I do mean everyone–should do before they die is go to a stage production of a major opera by a world-class opera company. The San Francisco opera certainly qualifies for the latter, and Richard … Continue reading
The Redwood Symphony and Conductor/Director Eric Kujawsky are to be congratulated for taking on such a challenging and remarkable work and delivering a polished, moving performance.
Continue readingNo, the latest offering by Bay Choral Guild was not program of favorites from Woodstock. The title of last Friday’s concert, “Peace and Love” alludes to the works that made up the program. The concert we attended was the first … Continue reading
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Continue readingFor a long time I have been watching the movement known as Creationism as they have attempted to push aside the teaching of evolution in the schools. In its place, they would teach something called “creationism” which started out once upon a time as the creation story found in the book of Genesis.
Continue readingFor some time I’ve been working off and on with my old friends at Iron Crown Enterprises on a new online game written for Facebook users. The game is called Hot Money and it is “a challenging game of corporate … Continue reading
So, I’m driving home on Friday (the 16th) after mowing a friend’s lawn. My cell phone rings and I tap my earpiece to take the call. It was Denise, sounding worried. She was at her current favorite pond near Penitencia … Continue reading
One year ago I was laid off. What does a year or more of joblessness do to you? It messed with your mind, makes you confront what is important, and what isn’t. You also learn who is looking out for you, and who couldn’t give a damn.
Continue readingOne of my favorite Bay Area cultural institutions performed last night (o5 March) at the Campbell United Methodist Church. The Bay Choral Guild presented a wonderful program of some of the essential masterworks of Renaissance and later sacred choral music. … Continue reading