Singing in the boy choir meant being excused from class in order to sing funerals, special masses, and to occasionally travel to other events throughout the diocese. The choir would, for example, sing at graduations, installations, confirmations, holy communion, and … Continue reading
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Since in the previous postcard you could barely see the vehicle itself, here is one that is off duty. If you think that these vehicles look old and rusty, you are correct, as they are often cobbled together from old … Continue reading
Anything capable of locomotion can qualify as a delivery vehicle in China. And given the amount of goods produced in the country, not to mention the raw materials that must keep all of this production going, you see all types … Continue reading
The main concert hall of the Hong Kong Cultural Center is the home of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. It also hosts many great ensembles from around China and around the world. I have performed here with the Hong Kong … Continue reading
I am not sure what the name of the bay is but it certainly could be described as idyllic. There are many such vistas from the road that winds its way through the hills to the East of Hong Kong. … Continue reading
My interest in the piano got the attention of my parents. Since neither of them was involved with music in any way, it must have been a challenge for them to find me a teacher. This was borne out by … Continue reading
I could literally fill all of these pages with postcards of the various cuisines that I was served over the last several years. I have now tasted at least five different major cuisines that have included Hunan, Se Chuan, Shanghainese, … Continue reading
The Hong Kong flower market is where flowers and every imaginable type of plant and other flora are in season all year round. What was so striking to me is how cheap everything was, so it was easy to have … Continue reading
My parents first became aware of my musical interest when they found me in the basement at age five, seated on the bench pretending to play the upright piano that my parents stored for my grandmother. I don’t remember whether … Continue reading
I come from a family with few musicians. Of the two individuals who demonstrated at least some musical talent, one was my fraternal grandmother and the the other a relative at least three generations previous on my maternal side. Although … Continue reading