Reading and Roaming
This week was devoted to two little girls, one almost five and the other just turned one, and it was a delightful romp of activity. From sifting sand at the beach to trying out the pool, from mixing blueberry pancakes with Grandma to icing cupcakes with Grandpa, to arts and crafts with Dad, and island …
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Being socially engaged with others is a key to good health and perhaps a longer life. We entertained very good friends recently and I spent several days inhabiting J. D. Vance’s head in his disturbing and engrossing memoir of growing up in Appalachia. FRIENDS As is certainly evident in Vance’s memoir (noted below), we don’t get …
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BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS. You’ll find fun with a favorite children’s book here along with Edna O’Brien’s sobering novel followed by a fast-paced thriller. THAT CAT I had the unexpected pleasure of reading The Cat in the Hat to a kindergarten class the other day—with some non-verbal assistance! It was Dr. Seuss Day and …
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Recently, we’ve gorged on music—-several instrumental treats plus the Sarasota Opera’s lovely production of Madama Butterfly. Last Music Monday, Sarasota Orchestra principal oboe, Christine Soojin Kim, was the guest along with the world renowned Bertram Lucarelli. Although Mr. Lucarelli no longer performs (he’s 80 and reported that after the age of 70, …
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