Piano: A conduit to and from the middle-classIn this essay, I will explore how the piano connected the middle class of the United States to other cultures.Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
Oral Knowledge: A Connection from the Jewish People to their CreatorIn this story, I show that aural knowledge is the way that Jewish people know God. Through this discussion of aural/oral knowledge in…Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
Finding Meaning in Classical MusicMusic is everywhere in the 21st century; we play it while we are commuting and shopping, and every advertisement seems to require a…Oct 2, 2021Oct 2, 2021
Classical Music: A Duality of Masculine and FeminineI have been reading through Christopher Small’s Musicking, and it has proved to be a masterpiece of critical thinking regarding classical…Sep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021
The Postmodern Renaissance is ImminentThere is no going back to a time without smartphones, Tinder, AirBNB, but humans need help creating meaningful in-person connections.Jun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021
A Place like ThisTwo poignant memories with loving parents that shape the author’s appreciation for life, choice, and love.Apr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021
The Unexpected Delight of Hosting a PodcastA brief journal of life-enriching lessonsMar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Reading is a Super-PowerWe live in the golden age of storytelling. TV-shows and mini-series have mind-boggling cinematic quality. Streaming providers are creating…Mar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Politics and the Means of ProductionI admire the amber scotch that sits in my Glencairn glass. It is my favorite whisky — Laphroaig cask strength, aged ten years. I think…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020