Monthly Archives: July 2023

Silence is Golden

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Scott Foglesong

I have a thing for quiet. Probably more than most people. I’m disturbed by all kinds of noises, from light bonks to moderate thrashes to unsettling thwocks. Motorcycles and helicopters are anathema. People talking loudly can render me borderline homicidal.  … Continue reading →

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Sitting Pretty

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Scott Foglesong

When I bought my house in 2015, I took on a truly sizable debt, not just the usual credit card balances or car payments. This was a great looming thing, a mortgage. Six figures. Intimidating. The intimidation didn’t last long. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Can Go Back

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Scott Foglesong

Fascinated by recordings at an early age, but saddled with a kid’s limited budget and even more limited accessibility from my perch in a western Denver suburb, I discovered Ernest Ansermet and the Suisse Romande orchestra by sheer happenstance. In … Continue reading →

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