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Author Archives: ksedinger
Overalls can change your life!
Actress Julie Bowen reported on a surprising factor in her landing a major role in her career:
Tone Poem Tuesday
Last week I mentioned the “Big Five” of Russian classical music in the Romantic era: the five composers who dominated musical culture in Russia in the latter half of the 19th century, with their influence and their desire to shape … Continue reading
The Big Island
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Something for Thursday
Last night we watched an episode of The Repair Shop (wondering what that is? You wouldn’t if you subscribed to my newsletter!), and someone brought in a music box for repair. The box’s tune was a popular song for a movie … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
As Rachmaninoff was a young man studying music in a rigorous environment (we’ll get to that in April), he–and just about every other young Russian musician of the day–was influenced heavily by a group of composers called collectively “The Five”. … Continue reading
Two sunrises
Via NASA, sunrise over the Pacific Ocean: Via me, sunrise just beginning, beyond the trees at work:
“We’re using time-honored skills to preserve history.”
So, what is noted master furniture restorer and upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary so cheerful about? Clearly, it’s the latest issue of my newsletter, in which I write about one of my favorite teevee shows ever (and one that features Ms. Nooranvary), The … Continue reading
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Tagged Dispatches from the Forgotten Stars, Teevee
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Dressing for St. Paddy’s, and seeing Paul Reiser
My observation of St. Paddy’s Day this year was limited to what I wore, as luck had it. The Wife and I went out for fish fry at a favorite joint (Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs, if you must kn0w–photo here, … Continue reading
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Tagged Daily Life Stuff, overalls
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Mr. Sorkin
Apparently Aaron Sorkin suffered a bad stroke recently. I certainly wish him well; despite my litany of issues with his work over the years, he is still responsible for some of the best things I’ve ever seen, and I still … Continue reading →