Tag Archives: Chicago

Travel 2

The weeks from September 26 through Thanksgiving are filled with travel. I’m going to be spending a fortune on care for Mistress Maisie. Last week: a NASM visit to Nashville. Home for nine nights, then Springfield, Missouri for a NATS local chapter event. Home for nearly two weeks, then a dash to NYC for Spencer’sContinue reading “Travel 2”

Chicago

I’m off to Chicago today for a quick visit. The Art Institute and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra await. And most likely a meal at The Berghoff, which I’ve not done in years. And of course a meal at The Gage. And a visit with voice alum, now law student Ben Love. I’ll have more tripsContinue reading “Chicago”

2022 in photos

My life in photos, from 2022. How my world has changed!

Chicago

I am in Chicago today (and yesterday) for the annual board meeting of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. My role this week is as an observer, since my term as Central Region Governor commences on Friday. The Amtrak ride on MOnday was noisy, even in business class, thanks to three rather tipsy (well,Continue reading “Chicago”

NASM 2019

I am in Chicago as Webster University’s voting representative to the annual meeting of National Association of Schools of Music. The meeting is always the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, and we are often in warmer climates, but Chicago is the place this year.  I arrived early to take in some of my favorite places atContinue reading “NASM 2019”

Chicago afternoon

I arrived yesterday, dropped my bags at the hotel, and immediately set out for the Art Institute of Chicago. I made my way quickly to the stunning and magnificent collection of Impressionism, spending some decent time with Renoir and Monet, and of course Georges. And I’ve never visited the small Islamic collection at the ArtContinue reading “Chicago afternoon”

The year 2018

Greetings to friends and family around the world. I write on the day of the winter solstice, and note with sadness that this world seems particularly darker than it did a year ago. I pray for light and truth to again be kindled in the hearts of those who lead, and who alone can setContinue reading “The year 2018”