Mrs. T. and I tonight are cooking dinner. We last night had dinner out with friends, which was very fun. But, tonight, we are ditching a big-crowd cocktail party. We wanted to stay at home and just chill. So, I’m making some Mapo Ragù. It is very easy and delicious. If you like Korean food, this
Category: Music
Pentatonix
It was a long day yesterday, but I’m glad a sub-group of our family last night went to see the Pentatonix perform (three videos up top, or here). They’re a mainstream a cappella group, that does pop, R&B and soul. TD Garden was absolutely packed. It’s amazing how five people, with no musical instruments, can
Rest in Peace: JoJo David
Today, Mrs. T. and I went to JoJo David’s funeral. He was the music director at our parish and also was part of Campus Ministry at Boston College. An article about him that appeared in the Boston College press is here. I like that they interviewed people about JoJo’s impact on them. The Church was
4th of July Wishes
A happy 4th to all! I’m late to send those wishes, as we just arrived back from our fishing outing. In this election year, I’m hopeful that we focus on personal freedoms that are wholesome and empowering. I also am reminded of a great song, which two of our children sang. It starts pretty normal,
Dueling Pianos
People who know over 700 songs are amazing. Last night, our oldest child and I went to a “piano dueling” event, a first for me. Two piano players take requests from the audience and play, sing, and joke with the crowd. Country, 1950s, rock, disco. Anything. I asked for the 20-minute version of “Free Bird”
The Cello
I’ve had a long love affair with the cello. I still remember the day we first met. I was at the now-defunct Tower Records in Back Bay. In those days, you listened to music on CDs. And, there were stores that sold them. Tower Records had kiosks at which you could listen to sample tracks through