... and Culture

After weeks of inactivity on this blog. Life has become full. Marty and Nikki gave us a wonderful Christmas present this year. It was tickets for two-right down front- for a concert with Itzak Perlman where he both played and conducted.. Now we don't go many concerts, much less down front but last night was a treat. From Jazz one week to symphony the next.
We were close enough to see the expressions on his face. What a sight to see this man who painfully drags himself to the podium because his legs have been weakened and twisted with polio and see and hear this genius of the violin perform.

Now to be totally honest here, I enjoyed the jazz last week-its more my style. But I wouldn't have missed last night for anything. I not only enjoyed, but I marvelled at the gift of creativity God has given us in the wonder of music and human beings gifted to compose and play that music. Perlman has overcome much to use and honor the one who gave him that gift. Carol and I both noticed that before every number whether playing or conducting, Perlman bowed his head and closed his eyes. I wonder....