I deeply appreciate jazz today because of Joni Mitchell. I fell in love with bluegrass when I discovered Dolly Parton’s trio of bluegrass albums. And Jimmy Page, whose guitar work drew on classical structure (and blues and folk), introduced me to classical music through the back door of some of Led Zeppelin’s most legendary riffs. […]
It’s Not Too Late: Why Your Wisdom Matters More Than Ever
We go downtown to the village for dinner several times a month. We like sitting at the bar overlooking the lake because that’s where the most interesting conversations happen. They always start safe. Half an hour in, once the beer has loosened things up, people tell me things they’d never tell their best friend. That’s […]

