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Abstractoon #8

Not my favorite design, but this was an experiment of sorts.

Make Sure To Read This

Make sure to read Annegb’s post “The Day Bill Fell Down the Stairs And Made My Life Complete.” If I had to make a very quick list of my favorite writers in the ‘Nacle, Annegb would be right at the top.

Saatchi Gallery site

Steven LaRose’s “Fish or Cut Bait” site brought my attention to this . Update: I have created a gallery page over at SaatchiGallery.com.

Sony Cybershot DSC-W30

My wife and I now have a digital camera. In New York City it would probably be a good idea to take it just about everywhere. A few days ago we went to Central Park to toss around a frisbee. On the way there we found ourselves only feet away from a raccoon sitting on top of a garbage can, cheerfully munching away on something he found inside. A picture perfect moment. No camera. ARGH!

Right now I’m trying to take pictures of some framed artwork, which I’ve posted here. With one glance it’s immediately clear that I’m a complete amateur in the realm of photography. There’s a lot to learn. Still, it’s a lot of fun.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Last night Diane and I went with friends Clark and Bethany Johnson to see a free New York Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at St. John the Divine. The music performed was “La Forza del Destino” by Giuseppe Verdi (or “Joe Green” as I like to call him) and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony #5.

The cathedral of St. John the Divine is currently being restored as it suffered the effects of a devastating fire in December 2001. The restoration of the cathedral is going along very nicely and it was a wonderful setting for listening to classical music. Here is one of the pictures that I took of the inside:

What I didn’t realize was that a main line from “La Forza del Destino” (The Force of Destiny) was also adapted to create the music for “Jean de Florette.” As soon as I heard the symphony begin to play I recognized the melancholy melody that I enjoyed so much in the movie. Those who have seen it might remember a rather idyllic scene from an upper story window where Jean plays this tune on harmonica while his wife sings alongside him.

We had a very nice evening. I was once again reminded that I want to start listening to more classical music in my life.