Category: Photo Essays

“Va Pensiero”

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

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Tonight, as music fills this hallowed hall And transfixed patrons breathe and sigh as one, I’m moved to tears: this music from the past Performed across the sea from whence it came. The eyes are windows to the soul; (some say) For me, the… Continue Reading ““Va Pensiero””

Category: A Musician's Notebook, Music, NaPoWriMo, Oratorio Singers, Photo Essays, Photography, Well-struck NotesTags: , , , ,

Haiku Friday: “Les Baux de Provence”

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

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Swan lake gliders slide beyond our Provence picket fence: Bucolic “Les Baux.” This photo was taken while ‘en Provence’ last April.  While staying at “La Cabro d’Or”, we would stroll from our garden terrace to the manor house, around this lovely lake, and the… Continue Reading “Haiku Friday: “Les Baux de Provence””

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Death and Transfiguration (and reflection)

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

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The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping every available point of refraction.  She slid her fingertips along the glass wondering if this was all there ever was. Or could be. Flying always made her feel insecure, out of control. Now, reluctantly… Continue Reading “Death and Transfiguration (and reflection)”

Category: A Musician's Notebook, Music, Photo Essays, Photography, Retirement

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