Discontinuity
Recently I’ve been wondering if it was a bad idea to give up on the violin, and if it’s any use to try to take it up again. It’s an odd relationship, violin and me. I take it out of…
BSJ Swan Lake
Despite having a groupon ticket, I was tempted to not go to Ballet San Jose’s Swan Lake last night. But upon learning that Carlos Acosta from the Royal Ballet was guesting, I guess I had to go. Carlos Acosta was…
Things on my mind
Sunday has become a very lazy resting day post Saturday rehearsals. Now, not only do my legs and feet cramp at night, but my shoulder is hurting, too. Why is Don Q so quick? Afternoon naps are kind of nice,…
So pretty
No, I’m not talking about the girl in ballet class this time. I’m talking about The Annotated Alice and The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen (published by W. W. Norton). These books are absolutely beautiful, with clear ink/typeset; nice, thick, cream-colored…
Sometimes I think I’m deluding myself
“Reality” has this pernicious way of butting into this perfect little world I’ve created. Perhaps it’s time to lay down my arms, now that time is not much of my friend.