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Are we Human?

I’ve had this song stuck in my head for days.

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A Bookmark in Time

As Tina so eloquently described on her post on the Adriatic coast, songs can be a bookmark in time. Hearing them brings us back to a particular moment in our lives that can’t be replicated. There are two songs in … Continue reading

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Both Sides Now

Every once in a while, I offer a song from my past–a long distance request and dedication to my family. I first heard this song on a music box my mother gave me. She gave my two sisters and me … Continue reading

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I Was the One Worth Leaving

I won’t lie–I got nothing this week. It’s finals time, and I’ve got a long way to go on grading. The last few brain cells are fizzling out. It’s cold and damp in our apartment. I just finished a decent … Continue reading

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From the End of the World

We`re biding our time in Porvenir, Chile, in Tierra del Fuego. Nearly at the end of the world in Patagonia. Getting away from the water, the smell of wild sweet clover permeates the streets. The evening boat back to Punta … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

We are on the road to Santiago, Chile. Here’s another long distance request and dedication to all of my family and friends. I wish the happiest of holidays for you. I miss you.

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Seeing Córdoba

Photo Credit: nyluke The cathedral at Plaza San Martín is the jewel of Córdoba, Argentina. On a Sunday morning, E. and I quietly entered the cathedral and listened to mass. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a religious … Continue reading

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From the Record Shelf

Back in high school, a good friend introduced me to the music of Klaatu, a Canadian pop group who in the 70′s was widely believed to be the reincarnation of the Beatles. Klaatu’s production sounds like a combination of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band, Jeff Lynne’s … Continue reading

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Long Way From Home

My father owned some records I latched onto when I was young. The albums included Sam Cooke, The Beatles, Patsy Cline, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. These musicians were my musical heritage from both my parents and grandparents along with … Continue reading

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Tanghetto

I’ve been obsessed with the accordion for months now, particularly after seeing a Django Reinhardt tribute concert at the Kennedy Center last November with gypsy guitar masters Dorado and Samson Schmitt and co-starring accordionist Ludovic Beier. The accordion reminds me … Continue reading

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