"Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." - Plato I had the pleasure of performing in my first cello trio yesterday and I must say it was thoroughly enjoyable. We performed Robert Schumann's Soldier's …
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A Well-Tended Heart
All the knowledge you have acquired and material possessions you now hold can be learned and gotten by another; what makes you truly unique is the content of your heart. It follows, then, that the greater part of self-definition and self-expression lies not in the accumulation of outer things, but in the refinement and care …
Did I Miss
Did I Miss by Gregg Hake Did I miss the winter, longing for the sun? Did I miss the morning, wishing for the day? Did I miss my childhood, yearning for the bloom? Did I miss this moment, tell me not I pray.
From Bud to Blossom
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anaïs Nin One of the most enjoyable moments for any manager comes when one of those for whom he is responsible takes the leap from bud to blossom. I've had a …
Come to Light
Come to Light by Gregg Hake He swam against the crimson sea And now two-thirds of them agree He'll lead one-seventh poor and lame Who long through truth to be made free. Will he shepherd in God's good name Or prolong the devil's dark game? Will seventh heaven come to light Or will men fallen …
Reverent Jocundity
Reverent Jocundity by Gregg Hake I prayed today in early morn' Thereby the ram did I dehorn Before it reared its ugly head And filled my tender heart with dread. I begged not for strength or patience, Nor did I implore forbearance. Content I was and unashamed To forgive all that I had blamed. All …
Nature’s Symphony
Nature's Symphony by Gregg Hake Gentle rains lavish yon' valley, Waters above rejoining waters below. Broad skies painted white by shapeless clouds Contrast with dark crow's mist-laden feathers. Goslings splashing in puddles like children Parting the waters with red rubber boots. On soft evening made sleepy by fading light, I am at peace, lulled by …
Something Worth Remembering
I found myself reflecting on the brave acts of the men and women who risked their lives, reputations and fortunes to establish a fragile democratic republic last evening, and it occurred to me that it must have been so difficult to keep the necessary revolt from devolving into mob rule. Nowadays, we face the emergence …
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Everything is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, both literally and figuratively. My sons and I had the good fortune to wing our way down to the Keys for the weekend, and yesterday was a day of firsts. It occurred to me that these firsts - jet skiing, swimming with dolphins and eating curly fries - were not …
Truth and Virtue
If there is one thing we should impart in our schools, it is that few things in life are more gratifying than the pursuit of truth and the practice of virtue. Most people long to be right and do right, and given the right nourishment and encouragement, can accomplish both with ease and grace. The …
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