So, I think Maurice Jarre borrowed heavily from Robert Schumann’s 1st (“Spring”) Symphony (Larghetto, II) for the main theme for Lawrence of Arabia.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Both are terrific works of art.
An LP. I love LPs.
WWII songs are on my mind.
A favorite here. Anne Shelton’s version reigns supreme. Ah to visit London and Berkeley Square, always, ever.
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I think it’s his son.
In the sidewalk in front of the Marquette Building, Dearborn and Adams (a gorgeous old building), this afternoon.
Tile abides in its way.
I am warmed by the fact that early voting is open in Chicago on Casimir Pulaski Day. Somehow I think General Pulaski would be too. 🗳️
Chiles roasting on the indoor Közmatic grill, from Türkiye. April 2022.
Chicago, as a photogenic, energy-laden neo-noir location. Greenview+ Chicago Aves. February 2026.
There is something elegaic aboutEdward Elgar. Elegant, English.
This David Oistrakh/Eugene Ormandy/PO recording of Sibelius’s violin concerto — god what a Wintry gem.
Yuncham Lim. I’m going to follow his career and recordings.
An astounding young pianist. Playing the wisest of keyboard music, Bach’s Goldberg Variations. I was lucky to see him play this, recently in Chicago.
The universe isn’t all bad. I’m enjoying my 🥚🍳 and ☕️ while studies show they’re healthy.
Bravo, Spotify. You created a fine playlist! “Fast” you call it. 🙃
I’m still processing Sunday’s concert: seeing 2 astounding prodigies at work. Mozart and Himari. I look forward to hearing Himari’s Sibelius.🎻
One of Dmitri Shostakovich’s triumphs—this one in D major. I love Keith Jarrett’s rendition.🎹
I cannot ice skate. Never got the feel of it.
This is just peak human athleticism.
We humans. ⛸️
An astounding thing to watch. We humans.
I’m imagining the sartorius muscle being the deciding factor. “Speedo skato” they called it in 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. www.nbcnews.com/sports/olymp...
From the Kinzie St. bridge, looking North. Chicago has its Zen now and then.
I’m still going to imagine it truly was Abe Lincoln who said “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.”🫖☕️
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That is a classic reply!
Bad Bunny led me to this Cuban gem. I learned this gem through the genius of David Byrne (and the late, lamented Mambo Express on WBEZ with Victor Parra).
Since I first heard this gem in 1971, in Junior HS, it has captivated me.
I still have no idea what it is supposed to mean. And don’t care, really, anymore.
The day the music died.
Just a great song.
So here’s an interesting Armenian red wine. One of life’s joys—discovering new wines.
At last the Chicago Reader’s 50 Year Commemorative volume arrived! A good part of my cerebrum—specifically much of my knowledge and hence enjoyment of food, films, and music—owes its substance to Reader critics. Glad it’s still a living publication. Kudos!
What an interesting read. Less about the property than about Lasker himself. www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-...
One of my favorite marches. Easy to see why M I-O loved Georgia. Gorgeous country. Amazing wine and food.
