One of my favorite songs to wake up to in the morning is Good Day Sunshine. Paul wrote it at John’s house in Kenwood on a sunny day about this time of year (late May or early June). Paul later said that he was inspired to write a song as carefree and upbeat as the Lovin’ [...]
We’re all familiar with Taps. It’s that lonesome bugle call played at military funerals across the country. It originated during the Civil War, but not in conjunction with funerals. Titled Extinguish the Lights, it was used to signal soldiers to put out the lights and go to sleep. And it wasn’t an American invention. It was [...]
I’ve had the rare privilege of participating in Art Colony Giverny as an instructor. It’s incredibly inspirational just to paint in Monet’s gardens, but getting to share the art of impressionism with up to eight eager students is absolutely, positively priceless. There is an element of discovery in all artistic creation. Sometimes, the motif reveals secrets [...]
