tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243309052011-07-07T22:08:16.905-05:00Universalist, EuphoniumistCodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.comBlogger1731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-55290201790443301332008-12-05T08:48:00.000-05:002008-12-05T08:49:00.597-05:00

Because I'm gonna get married!!!!

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-54551157278231879382008-05-16T09:39:00.002-05:002008-05-16T09:58:04.223-05:00

Daria made it up to Manchester on Wednesday. This was great and fine (we hadn't seen each other in THREE years - isn't that incredible?!)...anyway, great and fine EXCEPT 200,000 Glaswegians descended upon the city as well. Manchester hosted the UEFA Cup finals between Glasgow and Moscow. We toured the city, stuck between great architecture and massively drunken football fans (the newspapers

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-50911555813260286172008-03-24T10:51:00.002-05:002008-03-24T10:58:11.040-05:00

I think I'm ready to get back in the saddle...You have those times when you contemplate large, epic posts; ones covering everything from architecture and religion, PoMo and Neogothic, etc., etc. Then you realise there's one thing's missing: you.I will keep little updates now, although, as with most posts before this, no promises. Catherine and I are off to Brighton tomorrow. I expect there will

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-89913574340195185282008-01-18T06:47:00.000-05:002008-01-18T06:49:57.783-05:00

Not that I feel much remorse. He's in Manchester for a "Britain's Got Talent" search, and as I passed the Palace Theatre, I saw large groups of people gathered outside. Awhile later, when I was several blocks away, I heard cheering. As this was only at 10:20, I doubt they had a winner.That's the best guess I have so far.Sigh...my brush with fame.

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-298997342328898152008-01-15T06:24:00.000-05:002008-01-15T06:32:44.176-05:00

Border Control shake-up set outTruth be told I haven't looked too deep into this, but obviously it's something that hits me quite deeply. My VISA renewal needs to be in by the end of the month, and I'm curious about what I'll need to do regarding fingerprints et. al. (perhaps I'll have to fill in a whole new form....sigh)

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-64581431377383088792008-01-14T15:52:00.000-05:002008-01-14T16:04:55.723-05:00

You do notice after awhile that you haven't updated in awhile. The difficult part is realing that you're not blogging because of time, or lack of events; it's a deep shame that permeates every part of you. Failure in one part seeps into every aspect of your life: suddenly, you can't do anything.The amazing part about this is the failure to rationalize, or accept positive thoughts.Here are the

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-17389766750023192792007-12-08T04:17:00.000-05:002007-12-08T04:18:35.883-05:00

From the NYT

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-5237496593105096732007-10-12T04:34:00.001-05:002007-10-12T04:37:20.641-05:00

I did (sort of)....Nobel Peace Prize 2007.Unfortunately, I haven't been following the economics rumours, so you'll just have to wait until Monday to find out.

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-69808744285368709082007-10-11T06:48:00.000-05:002007-10-11T06:58:43.064-05:00

...for receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature two times in the past three years!This year, the honour goes to Doris Lessing; as with Orhan Pamuk (last year's recipient), I look forward to discovering her work (eventually, I hope my knowledge of contemporary literature will be sufficient for me to wager and predict the winner). Pinter, the winner in 2005, I am already familiar (kudos to Connor

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-7240305714762910562007-10-08T14:26:00.000-05:002007-10-08T16:20:54.722-05:00

I have much to do. Several applications. Massive sale on Sunday. Possibly moving in to a new place. Checks to send home. Of course, a lot of this is dependent on the post, and would be a bit easier were it not for the major postal strike currently underway.I recall the first mention of possible strikes were long ago. Last year (or, more likely, early this year), a study was presented that the

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-85862100132069372122007-10-06T05:42:00.000-05:002007-10-06T06:01:43.099-05:00

"Work" per se. On the docket:Complete set of work to send to publishers. It should be ready for submission by the end of next week (and hopefully in time for the holidays).Revamp website and self-promote (suggestions are welcome)Clean rooms and prepare for move (we found a beautiful house, but Catherine doesn't want me to advertise it yet, as the paperwork hasn't been finalised)Continue modelling

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-83218430698963684192007-09-28T05:59:00.001-05:002007-09-28T06:01:52.798-05:00

After weeks of hard work, and the usual last-minute scrambling, I can safely say all of my Master's material are in...and I am EXHAUSTED. It's a good thing I don't have anything else going on, certainly nothing like a concerto tomorrow. How do I get myself into such predicaments?

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-69293413070148294492007-09-21T09:20:00.000-05:002007-09-21T09:28:37.947-05:00

...until my Master's Portfolio is due. The only part I have to add are the compositions, which consist of a brass quintet, song for baritone and mixed quartet, and a set of piano miniatures. My teacher has pushed me this week to progress my work, saying I'll be fine getting the marks for graduation, but he knows I can show a better consistency, effort, and push from cliche.8 days until I perform

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-81635227591575418652007-09-07T12:30:00.000-05:002007-09-07T12:40:35.544-05:00

Here I am, back in merry ol' England. First on the docket of things to do:1. Finish compositions (due at the end of the month; so far on time)2. Practice my butt off to get chops for concerto performance (end of the month; so far so good)3. Find a flat which will allow me to practice (a bit difficult, as they all think I should live in a detached house, which of course would far exceed my income

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-7186538931547272942007-09-06T09:04:00.001-05:002007-09-06T09:06:03.520-05:00

Here ya go:

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-11823561034939268592007-07-26T17:18:00.001-05:002007-07-26T17:20:17.428-05:00

Oh my goodness! It's been so long since I've posted.I'm sorry for the break, much has been done, but that's no excuse, I know. And yet, I can only write a little bit tonight. But I wanted you all to know that I do still exist, the blog will become more active soon (I'll be in the US next week, so that will help things, I think), and hopefully I can catch up with a lot of you!

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-54718581522864900552007-06-27T06:29:00.000-05:002007-07-02T09:17:54.021-05:00

I figured this would be a good way to capture some of the craziness from my life recently:Recently, with some time on our hands, Catherine and I went to the Imperial War Museum North. Quite a sobering trip, really, but I wanted to see the performance space I'll be in next Friday.The building was designed by Daniel Liebeskind, and if you know my penchant for James Kunstler, then you may know my

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-64139838343802442722007-06-26T11:07:00.000-05:002007-06-26T11:21:08.415-05:00

June is almost over, much to my surprise. I find out my recital score in a couple days (after a month of wait, I've actually forgotten I gave it). I move out of my flat on Saturday, saying goodbye to my Coronation Street, and finding work and a place for September.Expect more regular updates. Even thought my recital was so long ago, I've still had performances (yesterday's was the Brass Band

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-56061472186451737602007-06-05T11:25:00.000-05:002007-06-05T11:27:26.713-05:00

It went well. I don't have the "official" results, but the audience seemed pleased anyway.and Life goes on.

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-88486569506937844952007-05-30T04:51:00.000-05:002007-05-30T04:55:54.666-05:00

Again, from the Manchester Evening News:CCTV is Talking to YouWhen people ask why I would stay in England, I talk about the people, the architecture, history, jobs, etc., etc. This, of course, is a bit disconcerting.Update from last week: Corrections - The building in the photographs (the Millgate for people keeping count) will be kept, the less endearing Palatine along Deansgate may be

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-53323952211269961652007-05-29T15:08:00.000-05:002007-05-29T15:19:48.408-05:00

For now, I'm just going to give a brief highlight of the weekend:Friday: Tatton ParkSaturday: Manchester! Including Town Hall, Lincoln Square, Central Library, John Ryland Library, Exchange Square (where we saw a production of "The Tempest" with Pete Postlethwaite), and an impromptu performance at RNCM.Sunday: Urbis, Manchester Cathedral, PrintworksMonday: Lymm!It was an extremely fast-paced time

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-1880123272025250942007-05-24T14:31:00.000-05:002007-05-24T14:33:25.237-05:00

I'm going to leave my initial idea for a post until next week. Parents are visiting in about 13 hours, and I have much to do before then! I'll try and get a few words in tomorrow and Monday, but understandably I'll be busy.

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-80139463250505054122007-05-23T09:18:00.000-05:002007-05-23T09:39:32.584-05:00

As some of you may know, my Master's Recital is next Thursday. With a little over a week to go, I would normally be panicking about finding a pianist. Luckily this time, the school has supplied one, and we've rehearsed and performed a bit together already. The school may not be high on the organization list, but they were spot-on this time.There are three pieces on the program, totaling about 40

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-21029184328006184262007-05-22T12:09:00.000-05:002007-05-22T12:29:36.373-05:00

Although from yesterday, this caught my eye:£25m revamp for Chetham'sChetham's (Or Chet's as it is affectionately known) is a world-class music school, providing students in the North-West the opportunity to study music for years and years before studying it more at college (coincidentally in the same city as RNCM); think of it as England's Interlochen.Security is tight, and they don't allow

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-66889771284990996562007-05-21T11:11:00.000-05:002007-05-21T11:21:59.016-05:00

Most of you know my obsession with Peak Oil. Several of my daily and weekly sites are related to the idea and its implications. Although I tend to read most of the pessimistic outlooks, sometimes I encounter sites that, although blatantly fictional, maintain a nice balance.And this is when it's group-corroborated.World Without OilAlthough I'm not a fan of fan-fiction, I have to admit thousands of

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-5442985674557169242007-05-15T11:50:00.000-05:002007-05-16T12:16:57.490-05:00

We’re flying the flag all over the world Flying the flag for you-Scooch, Eurovision Song ContestPerhaps I was truly ignorant in America, but I had absolutely no idea whatsoever that Europe has a huge annual lieder competition. And by lieder, I mean song (although I think the former would be a great addition for next year)Indeed, it's the Eurovision Song Contest, and the UK wasn't happy with the

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-2419270857143284072007-05-15T11:29:00.000-05:002007-05-15T11:39:36.833-05:00

In an effort to give this blog more structure, now that I have some "quality" time to take it somewhere significant, (as well as stall on my write-up of the Eurovision Song Contest and subsequent recital), I will make Tuesday my News Day, highlighting something I've spotted that's of interest to me (and probably paint-drying boring to you). In honour of this, I have my first weekly news link:

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-64733663053464309082007-05-14T09:45:00.000-05:002007-05-14T09:57:10.375-05:00

My 8000 words finished and handed in at 2:30 Friday afternoon, I can safely resume my standard daily routines. Of course, now I have the impending degree recital, lecture recital, and composition portfolio on my mind, as well as house-hunting, job-hunting, financial finagling, and all other items of craziness existing around me (how is it that I get two modeling gigs the same week as all my

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-37692222939532710352007-05-09T10:25:00.000-05:002007-05-09T10:28:44.209-05:00

If you've been keeping track, on the sidebar is a list of the current papers I have. In parentheses are the words completed/words required. That will explain the lack of posts this week. Of course, you may ask why I'm writing now....good question.Reviewing my past several posts hasn't been easy, although I think it is healthy for both myself and my blog. Where has the blog gone? Why haven't I

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-9815200135482939492007-05-03T15:15:00.000-05:002007-05-03T15:22:58.472-05:00

Although I'm not a technophobe, or a technophile, I have to admit that there's a certain rush to:1. Chatting to two people at the same time, both who are pretty quick at replying2. Writing and responding to e-mails3. Answering a computer question4. Finding a pen for a friend.ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!Bleargh, and now I'm writing a blog post!!!

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-51656091957561368052007-05-03T04:27:00.000-05:002007-05-03T04:32:28.514-05:00

This is now day two of RNCM's Cello Fest. Of course, timed not well with the loss of Slava (who was supposed to be here), but there is still a wonderful line-up. Most of the events are already sold out, making me wonder how the euph. teacher expects to get his studio in to see Yo-Yo Ma's masterclass. But anyway...I will be putting up my to do list today, hopefully with the added benefit of doing

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-57939753605352442642007-04-27T05:40:00.000-05:002007-04-27T05:41:33.718-05:00

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/04/27/cellist.dead.ap/

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-80757479900596659482007-04-25T08:32:00.000-05:002007-04-25T08:47:21.367-05:00

This may be a bit condensed, as I have a meeting in 1/2 an hour:The International Society, a group that hosts social activities and language courses for international students, celebrated their 40th anniversary last night. It's rather important, as they are (according to their brochure), the 1st organization of their kind. As they are a couple blocks from RNCM, we were asked to provide a concert

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-64537003602765374242007-04-24T05:00:00.000-05:002007-04-24T05:02:23.185-05:00

Degree recital: 31 May 4:10But before that:International Society Recital (today - eek!)Quintet Recital - Liverpool - 5 MayWhitworth Art Gallery Recital - 13 MayQuartet Recital - St. Ann's - 16 MayAhh! and countless other things too!

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-40383333783751448572007-04-23T11:18:00.000-05:002007-04-23T11:31:47.977-05:00

As Liza said, the procrastination fairy makes her rounds more and more this time of year, and she's able to appear both in England and the US. It seems to me that more and more school has taught me not to write better essays, but to write essays quicker. Although I am not waking up at 3 to write my essays anymore, I still lay sedentary until the last minute. I am actually organizing the essays

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-70249742695517220412007-04-14T12:15:00.001-05:002007-04-14T12:15:50.693-05:00

Just a thought

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-26009550747520052642007-04-13T08:17:00.000-05:002007-04-13T08:19:41.999-05:00

Connor, I hope you don't mind I'm putting this on the site truth be told, I got it from Mom:DirectionsEnjoy! (esp. #26)

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-75826739973650081732007-04-12T08:44:00.000-05:002007-04-12T08:46:03.524-05:00

Dear Dad,I'm sorry this has fallen a day late. And I'm sorry there isn't a birthday cake clip art like last year (the site I hot-linked it from wasn't too happy, then). Anyway, I want to wish you a happy yet belated Birthday (Birthday Boxing Day, as Catherine said), and you should expect a phone call today! I hope all is well, and I suppose I'll find out soon!Love,Cody

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-1151686903906005742007-04-06T15:15:00.000-05:002007-04-06T15:21:35.460-05:00

In as much as this is my temporary place of permanent residence (as possibly a permanent place of temporary residence), I'm home. I got back earlier this week (Wed. Morning, about 12:30 was when I was officially out of customs and on UK soil), and am extremely grateful to Catherine and her Mum for picking me up at such a god-awful time; then for having to wait OVER AN HOUR until I got out of the

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-85968012432908803392007-03-27T10:46:00.000-05:002007-03-27T10:59:13.347-05:00

Not too much time to write, although you may get a healthier dose if the practice rooms are all taken (a reminder on the how to practice here: spend all the time in a queue for a practice room - and don't practice). I'm meeting Maria at 6 to go over Malta plans; a correction on the earlier post: We leave tomorrow - thereby terminating posts and internet contact for a week.Materials currently on

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-59370448347028373992007-03-26T10:28:00.000-05:002007-03-26T10:45:22.328-05:00

This is a post that should have gone out before; I have given myself time to reflect and contemplate the deeper meanings of such events, as part of a plan to enlighten myself to a deep, transcendental, experience. I hope you aren't believing any of this.Case in Point 1: A college band from Texas (Trinity Uni) came over on a small tour of England. They spent time in London, and came up to have a

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-63394425039548998302007-03-26T08:27:00.000-05:002007-03-26T08:35:38.507-05:00

Last week of term. We have a month off, then delve into the final bit of my Master's program!On for this week:Today - Rehearsal. Quartet has gone okay, although we have switched a member due to scheduling problems. We have our second gig in late April.Rest of the week - Get it sorted! Final plans for Malta, practicing, Composing, etc.Thursday - Fly to MaltaFriday-Sunday - Workshop!!!

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-60532472752001887342007-03-18T14:18:00.000-05:002007-03-18T14:35:33.518-05:00

As my posts will be more expressions of British Culture and Scenery (I have a friend from Greece currently visiting, so I may have to show her and her boyfriend around Manchester), I thought it would be a good idea to try and move both forwards and backwards in my posts. Backwards because I tend to not include everything in my life, even some cool important events (as of yet, I still need to

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-3558674513527220292007-03-16T09:55:00.000-05:002007-03-16T09:56:19.031-05:00

Sorry for the pause. More to be expected tomorrow.

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-28625000895209692902007-03-08T09:20:00.000-05:002007-03-08T09:22:47.561-05:00

Not much to write, since it's all Here. An excellent article, although you may want to jump over the Oil Drum if you are unfamiliar with Peak Oil.//End of Post//

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-18746671684733572362007-03-05T11:04:00.000-05:002007-03-05T11:25:55.117-05:00

Over the weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to hike around a bit of the area outside Manchester. It's a rather nice pastime here to hike around the rolling hills, splotches of woodland, historic buildings, and sheep - and luckily the North Cheshire Concert Band has a monthly(?) ritual of planning short (5 miles or so) hikes.This weekend we started off at Lyme Park, near Stockport. People

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-90645899631803109142007-03-01T14:25:00.000-05:002007-03-01T14:26:16.157-05:00

Catherine and I will be in the US from 30 July to 3 Sep. Woo-hoo!!!

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-90472866414580660832007-02-23T06:21:00.000-05:002007-02-24T11:13:18.790-05:00

It was a brutal. But I survived.Partly it was because I'm visiting Catherine, who makes sure I won't break down. Secondly, I clarified what constituted a "candy bar" (a slightly enigmatic term), allowing for Valentine's Day candy, and the fudge my mother recently sent. Oh, and posh chocolates are okay. In Catherine's words "if you give it all up, you'll go mad!"Secondly, a slight increase in tea

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-49113119453878588132007-02-21T09:07:00.000-05:002007-02-21T09:13:49.971-05:00

Feeling nervous, find my fingers tapping all the time. I'm reminded of my friend Eric (who may or may not read this page), well known for saying "I should do [fill in the blank] - No I shouldn't! What am I thinking?" and the blank is obviously (in this case) [buy a cup of coffee].Instead of coffee and candy bars, I replace them with "good" food, like apples and orange juice. This is okay, but I

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-16726961779346554982007-02-20T06:16:00.000-05:002007-02-20T06:18:43.637-05:00

`Nuff Said, I suppose.For Lent I will be sacrificing: coffee and candy bars. If there are any other suggestions, please let me know.

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We've Lost a Good One:Molly IvinsMy introduction to Ms. Ivins came after my senior year in high school. Finally able to read what I actually wanted, I had a surfeit of non-Fiction at my side (of course, with the occasional Moby Dick or East of Eden), which lasted for the next five or so years (really only broken by Pamuk and Murakami). In this event, though, the book was Shrub: The Short but

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Another modeling gig! Saw a posting for art classes at the Public Library, and thought I would make an inquiry. Turns out they had a cancellation for a mid-March class. I've found modeling here to be a lot more difficult (as in finding jobs), primarily because people actually have "Life Model" as a career; therefore, you need to make a break into it. I don't perceive this to be my "in" since I'm

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I wanted to write about this several days ago when I first heard about it (via the Manchester Evening News), but unfortunately couldn't find a sufficient web link. Thanks to Catherine, whose computing skills surpass mine, I am now able to share the wonderful news!Second CityWe tend to forget the small wonders in smaller cities (like John Dalton in Manchester, or Clara Barton in Rochester - even

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Sorry, evidently I'm in England, and have to practice and such, so I was unable to scour the web for the best in links. I'll work extra hard this week. Promise.//End of Post//

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The undergraduates have "technicals" coming up next week. In their 20-minute jury, they'll be tested on Scales, Studies, Sight-reading (the 3 S's) and Excerpts. So for over a month, this has been the aim of studio and warm-up classes. I wouldn't mind so terribly if I didn't feel completely useless and unproductive. It would certainly be to my benefit to be able to stay home and practice (and

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A bit of a sore throat, headache, and stuffy nose that I predict will last 1 or 2 more days. Originated (probably) from a late-night snogging this past weekend. Events kept me from practicing today, but yesterday I managed a wonderful session, hitting hard the tape round for Falcone.The weekend is filled with fun goodness which only can be elaborated on later next week (can we say Farmer's Market

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Thank you David, whose website finally convinced me to try out Snap.//End of Post//

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This week: Burning Man.I'm sure many of you are familiar with the festival, albeit through word of mouth, or maybe some strange article on bunny suits in the middle of nowhere. For me, the introduction was in The Onion, when there was a satirical article proclaiming that everyone was "too busy" to attend, either because of work or parents. I thought, "ha ha. What a funny article on a fake

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They don't celebrate it here :-(But on the way to school, Sarah pointed out some plants poking out of the ground, saying "Are those plants or trash?" Thereby giving a good indication of the weather here.In related news, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) revealed a new report saying humans are indeed the cause of climate change (well, technically they give it a 90% probability),

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I check blogs every day; sometimes I go "harrumph" (it's quite embarrassing in a public setting) when I've encountered people too busy with their real lives to philosophize over cyberspace...sigh. Then I realize I've done exactly that!!! My sincere apologies. Part of the observation comes after reading Pollan's "A Place of My Own" where he builds a house to work in. After being a writer/editor

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I rarely like to post links that are broken or outdated. Personally, I experience a lot of frustration clicking on link after link, only to find how incomplete a site actually is. This is especially true when you see something that strikes you as particularly fascinating.[When I eventually see the photos from Rome, you will find that this doesn't hold for the real world. I do love visiting "ruins

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It finally snowed last night!! How wonderful; I encountered when I left to go to the store for some HobNobs.Guessing at the rate is was falling, I was hoping on seeing about 1/2 cm in the morning, but sadly, the sun (in all it's malicious intent) took most of it away, leaving a small pattering that was rather disappointing. The moment was nice, though.//End of Post//

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I normally leave the book reviews for my brother (although he never seems to review the books I read...how odd)Anyway, if you're going to read a book of contemporary fiction this year, make it "Snow". If you're a list junkie (like myself), then you may recognize that Pamuk was the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature last year. If you're a news junkie (like myself), then you will remember the

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Sorry, it's a bit tardy (update on Why coming soon)Michael PollanIf you ever feel the urge to learn the fullest history of potatoes, I would recommend reading Michael Pollan. I learned of him in my Dance Class last year when we heard him lecture (via cassette tape) about corn and the corn industry. It was one of those truly moving events when you start off thinking "I can't believe I'm actually

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from The Oil Drum:The cumulative production for crude oil through 2006 is about 1,000 Gb=38.13 CMO or enough to fill up one third of Lake Erie (~115CMO).If you keep reading, you find out:Some more interesting factoidsHow James Kunstler is correct in saying alternative energy isn't enough to solve the impending oil crisis.//End of Post//

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Obviously this can't be as long as the earlier post (presuming the weekend IS shorter than the week, and it hasn't actually happened yet...you're fill of philosophy on this blog for the time being). I am going down to Brighton with Catherine today, returning Monday, freshened by (calm) breezes and beautiful scenery (not that NW England ISN'T beautiful...I love it all)., and in time for quartet

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Tuesday Evening Euphonium Party: The theme was "Food from around the world". I made pasties (ah, not ae), of course originally a Cornish food, but common in Michigan as well (although Aaron was unfamiliar with them; go figure!) due to immigrants from Cornwall who came to work in the UP (moving from tin to copper). Maybe next time I'll bring Coney's.[Pasties, by the way, are quite easy to make]

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This week:eat the seasons (or eat the seasons if you're in Britain)I don't need to tell you how much of an enviro-nut tree-hugger hippie I am (which appears to be the emphasis of LotW's this month), so obviously anything that reduces food transport is a good thing (for us, for the food, for the environmnt,the farmer, etc., etc.). I recall an article last year that said 1/3 of all fossil fuels in

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British Money: Edward ElgarDanish Money: Carl NielsenSwiss Money: Arthur HoneggerAustrian Euro: W.A. MozertSo....when will we lose Mr. Jackson and get Mr. Ives (Charles, of course)?-----I friend just pulled out a $20 bill, and it was the strangest thing. After being divorced from it for 4 months now, I never thought I would get a little wave of homesickness from the sight of our currency. It

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1st lesson of the new term went well. Worked on Faustbuch (Betsy Raum) and agreed to perform 1st movement in a small studio recital in two weeks. I also agreed to buy some simming trunks so I can go to the aquatic centre and...swim, I guess (this was precipitated after Mead's question "Do you do any physical activity?" and my reply "Well, I walk to school"--in itself a small lie, because I

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Once again I've found my time is nearing up. I'm at a cafe again, for the simple reason I couldn't be bothered to trek the mile to school (especially given the rain and lack of purpose). Perhaps if my 10 (now 9) minutes get used up before I finish, I'll just dawdle for another 1/2 hour, because the cost will be the same (£1.60).When preparing for the return of the LotW, I realized all the sites I

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Left my hostel in Rome at 8 AM, got on the plane (with a new copy of "Life of Pi"), arrived at 3 in Manchester. Found out travel really isn't that easy on New Years. I saw three buses running, none of which were lines I needed; plus cabs were twice as expensive. I mae it home, though, to find out my flatmates and her friends were all sick....and it was raining...But it's good to be back.//End of

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Final post before the return (to the island). Still needed: posts on Berlin and Rome (spoiler: they're both AWESOME!!!), but that will have to come later.Happy New Year, remember to do the American thing and kiss someone special (sadly, Cathy isn't here, so I'm out of luck). Lots of Love to all my readers in 2006!//End of Post//

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Venice is like a dream; or, at least, one of those places you see in textbooks but don't really believe exist. But it does, and man's creativity is vindicated once more.I arrived quite late, as there was massive train delays. I was quite aggrevated from sitting on a train in Verona, wondering if it would ever take off..it finally did, and I made it to Venice Mestre, the mainland terminal, and

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I took the night train from Basel to Amsterdam. At a time I thought it would be a good way of saving money and getting more out of the cities; ditch hostels, just push the transportation to the nighttime.You get virtually no room. You can´t sleep unless you´re really exhausted, and even with the EUrail pass, it was more expensive than a night in a hostel (my most expensive hostel night:$26, train

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If there´s anything I do better than making plans, it´s changing them (BTW, I have experienced so many different keyboards that I freak out if I ever need to enter a special character. Just thought you may want to know)If I were to go to Salyberg tomorrow, I would need to leave Berlin at 1 PM! Such little time spent in such a wonderful city makes me wonder if I should extend some time and remove

Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824245567925327057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24330905.post-1167125165156666502006-12-26T04:07:00.000-05:002006-12-26T04:26:05.266-05:00

Once again I'm at a "cafe" of sorts (minus the whole cafe part) in Copenhagen's (Kobenhavn) primary station, a long name which I can't recall and don't see in the immediate vicinity.Christmas was spent walking around the town. Soon after I left, I realized I had forgotten my camera, which was a shame, but vowed to visit some of the places once I remembered where my hostel (the Sleep In Heaven)

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Just a little shout-out to everyone, saying1. Happy Holidays (including Festivus)2. Thank you Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Aunt Georgia; for making this trip possible!I am currently at the Sleep In Heaven Hostel in Copenhagen. Posts about Swissville and Holland should be in short order.Yay holidays!!//End of Post//

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Ah, it is truly (one of) the greatest pleasures to meet up with a friend. Daria had described it as odd when I visited in London last year (like early surrealism), but I find it refreshing to gain a new perspective on an old friendship.Basel is amazing. In less than 2 days, I was able to see Sarah's school (which looks like it has much more character than RNCM - no offense!), the Christmas market

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Sadly, I CANNOT keep myholiday in the "spur of the moment"lifestyle I was trying to emulate. I NEED a plan. Gosh, how revealing!So here's the plan:1. Now I'm in Amsterdam (no, I am NOT interested in their drugs and prostitution)2. Tomorrow, or in 2 days, I will go to Copenhagen (for the sentimental value)3. Then down through Germany and Italy4. Once I reach Rome, take a ferry to Barcelona5. Then

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I bought a larger quantity of time, making the posting and e-mail reading a bit more relaxed. I have found out this hostel is quite cheap until it comes to the extras. Internet runs at abuot $11/hour (although you can buy it in 10 or 25 minute chunks); a small glass of beer is $4.50; they do, however, have free breakfast.I must say it is a truly different experience waking up, walking downstairs,

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I only have 3 minutes left on my 10 minutes of computer, so don't expect too much of a read-through.Summary:Nice - Amazing. Not the tourist season, so there weren't large crowds. Will write more.Trip - Long and tedious, but with amazing scenery. Until it got darkNow - In Interlaken (not Interlochen), Switzerland. Will travel to Basel tomorrow to visit Sarah, hotel is cheap and amazingly posh (but

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I normally keep away from beliefs of fate and karma, usually because of the implications it would have on me. In any event of fate, I usually envisage myself getting the short end of the stick (not that I do; I certainly am truly grateful for everything life has given me, and do count myself blessed, and quite fortunate), but I have to simply say the past day has ended on a high note.Before we

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This one went well.I learned the term end isn't as stressful if nobody expects anything from you. I had an arrangement due for Thornton's class, which took all of 2 hours and was very well received (Ives's 1st String Quartet, 1st movement, done for 4 euphoniums - sorry...); other than that, I probably could have taken off a week ago and not missed much.Tonight, I pack! But first I will be heading

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Michaela left yesterday, at about 4 AM. I stayed up during the night to make sure she wouldn't miss the bus, letting myself sleep in until a very late time (I'm going to keep it private, but it rhymes with tune). During her stay, she saw two games, and a couple warm-ups. Plus, her photo collection of all the star players is complete, as well as the signatures on her jersey.As well as Michaela, we

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Starting in Milan on the 18th. Updates from there...

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As I said, this post would be happier. And probably shorter (not that there is a connection). Just little tidbits:1. I have a friend visiting from Germany. I met Michaela at the hostel I stayed at prior to my first house. She is a HUGE Manchester United fan, and the last time she visited, she stayed for 6 or so days, catching 2-3 games (one in London). She will be here through the weekend, so I

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The term is coming to a close. I think next Friday is the last official day, but maybe I'm jumping the gun. In any event, I haven't felt this worn out since late Spring semester Junior Year, when I went home a week before I was originally planning (an action that cost me seeing a production of Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire, and seeing many of my closer friends walk the stage.) However, this time

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Once again, I found myself celebrating Thanksgiving in England. The first occurrence was obviously last year when I had my audition. I had arrived Wednesday afternoon, my horn was stuck in Amsterdam (where I'm sure it would have a better time than me), I needed to take a train across the country from Bristol, and the cars drove on the wrong side of the road.Thursday morning my horn still hadn't

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Ethanol Drives Up Food Commodity Prices, Datagro Says.With the increase of globalization, one would think we would begin to harbor a worldview that is more inter-related. You would think DDT and history would teach us that nature doesn't always follow straight lines.And remember that due to the oil/natural gas required to grow our food (insecticide, fertilizer, and irrigation), the Energy

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Woke up a bit later than I expected, and missed the train to Newcastle. Grimethorpe lost (they had won the previous 5 years, but this year they lost by 2 points, the equivalent of 1%) In lieu of this, I caught the new bond film (a bit of a requirement over here), and walked around the Christmas shopping area, and explored Urbis.Urbis is a fantastic museum/art space dedicated to urban development

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For those with time on their hands:Peak Oil Theory is FaultyResponse:Our Response to CERA(for a condensed rebuttal)//End of Post//

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Sorry for the delay, you know how it is.Sunday I was heading to church, but was diverted when I neared the Central Library. If you recall it was Remembrance Day, and the ceremony began the same time as church (a problem with which I was hoping someone would deal). I was able to hear some brass bands playing customary English marches (as well as Nimrod), bagpipers, a religious service (including

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Because of RNCM's lack of practice rooms (I think there are less than 50 for a school of 600!), and the presence of little children on Saturdays, it's impossible to practice on a Saturday morning. And given the small party Sarah and I hosted yesterday a small party to celebrate our new abode. Our Spanish friends stayed the longest, and we easily fell asleep after their departure.That being the

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My SPS Education Project (where we learn to lead workshops) has finally been broken into groups, where we will decide how to execute our workshop, giving guidelines for the age, number, duration, and other relevant material (such as, what will we actually do?)A pianist in my group (it's make-up is Piano, Cello, Euphonium) has told us that she has been invited to give a workshop in Malta in March!

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Dear Readers,It can begin so easily and innocently. Sarah, one of my American friends (we tend to huddle together), was living in Salford for the past month-and-a-half. Her roommates were unbearable, the commute was too long, and as usual, America had ruined our financial status (now resolved). In an effort to help alleviate her suffering, I recommended she move into my flat. There were still two

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the fifth of November.Ah, Guy Fawkes Day. Bonfire night. The now 401-year celebration of the foiled plot to blow up parliament. I can only imagine what London must have been like.In bright Manchester, I didn't know where the celebrations would be. I had been informed by Julie that there would be fireworks in Hulme, but the trip might take too long :( Considering the amount of explosions I have

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from Bloomberg:All You Need Is Love? McCartney's Oratorio Is Syrupy Confection "The players of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields looked as if they were on heavy tranquilizers."I think that's my favorite quote.//End of Post//

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Today I visited the Cross Street Chapel, home of Manchester's Unitarian Church. Services start at 10:45, and there aren't choir rehearsals prior, so I slept well in the morning, and took a leisurely stroll (partly due to the fact I thought it started at 10:30).The church itself is quite interesting; located on Cross Street, it balances between City Hall (home of citizenry) and Arndale, the

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Finally, tonight it will be over.Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Janacek; he's always been a composer I haven't entirely warmed-up to. Just his odd melodies/harmonies rub me the wrong way at times, I guess. The 5 movements are interesting in their own right, but they don't mesh well, I think.So the day goes as such:10-11 Boring Master's lecture11-13 Composition Discussion (probably not boring, but

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