Day 355: Paris and Anjali, 50 francs
07/22/08 07:46 AM Filed in: France | sightseeing
Day 355 — Paris and Anjali, 50 francs
22-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
Paris, the
city of lights, the city of love. I’ve come to Paris
to try and see Anjali one more time before I leave
for home. What happens? Vous
devez lire ce blog pour
découvrir—you must
read the blog to find out. Lots of photos today and I
am rambling on about Anjali. I wonder why?
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22-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
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Day 323: Horn recital and goodbye and hello to friends
Day 323 — Horn recital and goodbye and hello to
friends
20-Jun-1972 (Dienstag–Tue.)
Today is a big day. My horn class recital and saying goodbye to my friends and teachers in both my horn and electronic music studies. What a wonderful year!
2009 brings in a surprise—Ragtime.
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20-Jun-1972 (Dienstag–Tue.)
Today is a big day. My horn class recital and saying goodbye to my friends and teachers in both my horn and electronic music studies. What a wonderful year!
2009 brings in a surprise—Ragtime.
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Day 312: Goodbye to Dieter Kaufmann
06/09/08 07:18 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 312 — Goodbye to Dieter Kaufmann
09-Jun-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
It’s the last day of class for the electronic music class, and we say our goodbyes. What a great year it has been!
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09-Jun-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
It’s the last day of class for the electronic music class, and we say our goodbyes. What a great year it has been!
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Day 308: Preparing Fantasy
06/05/08 08:11 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 308 — Preparing Fantasy
05-Jun-1972 (Montag–Mon.)
I remiss a bit about going out with friends for casual conversations over drinks and food. I am preparing my composition for a concert. I am being asked to play in a horn recital. The pressure is mounting.
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05-Jun-1972 (Montag–Mon.)
I remiss a bit about going out with friends for casual conversations over drinks and food. I am preparing my composition for a concert. I am being asked to play in a horn recital. The pressure is mounting.
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Day 285: Amazing teachers, amazing friends
Day 285 — Amazing teachers, amazing friends
13-May-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
I take a seemingly slow journal day and turn it around into a post about amazing teachers, friends (Mike), melodies, hooks, DJs, and trance. Intriguing. Now you’re “hooked,” right? You have to read this post. I have hypnotized you into a trance. Read…read…read…
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13-May-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
I take a seemingly slow journal day and turn it around into a post about amazing teachers, friends (Mike), melodies, hooks, DJs, and trance. Intriguing. Now you’re “hooked,” right? You have to read this post. I have hypnotized you into a trance. Read…read…read…
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Day 249: Jean-Pierre leaves
04/07/08 06:57 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 249 — Jean-Pierre leaves
07-April-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
A good friend leaves today and I discover that you can’t tell a composer by his published cover—until you see it.
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07-April-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
A good friend leaves today and I discover that you can’t tell a composer by his published cover—until you see it.
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Day 236: Selfish John
03/25/08 09:23 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 236 — Selfish John
25-March-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
I discover that I am a selfish, good-for-nothing, bum. I turn around 180-degrees that same day and let a good friend stay a week in my room.
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25-March-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
I discover that I am a selfish, good-for-nothing, bum. I turn around 180-degrees that same day and let a good friend stay a week in my room.
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Day 235: Old friends
03/24/08 06:49 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 235 — Old friends
24-March-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
Nothing
new in 1972. In 2009, I have recently run into some
old college friends on the amazing social networks of
LinkedIn and Facebook. I reminisce a bit about our
friendships and dig up a picture or two.
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24-March-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
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Day 227: Austrian “class” in the keller
03/16/08 07:40 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 227 — Austrian “class” in the keller
16-March-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)
After an electronic music lecture, we head off with Prof. Kaufmann to an underground keller and experience a pleasurable night of good company, discussion, wine, ambience and live opera arias as entertainment. Electronic music class. Austrian class.
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16-March-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)
After an electronic music lecture, we head off with Prof. Kaufmann to an underground keller and experience a pleasurable night of good company, discussion, wine, ambience and live opera arias as entertainment. Electronic music class. Austrian class.
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Day 184: Friends leaving
02/02/08 08:01 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 184 — Friends leaving
02-February-1972 (Mittwoch–Wed.)
Two good horn-player friends are leaving soon. Jean-Pierre is from Montreal, and I do get to visit him, some years later.
I present two solutions to two regrets in my life. Here they are: (1) travel more, and (2) keep a journal.
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02-February-1972 (Mittwoch–Wed.)
Two good horn-player friends are leaving soon. Jean-Pierre is from Montreal, and I do get to visit him, some years later.
I present two solutions to two regrets in my life. Here they are: (1) travel more, and (2) keep a journal.
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Day 172: Munich, Day 2
Day 172 — Munich, Day 2
21-January-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
Day 2 in Munich brings together ballet, opera, museum, and a visit to a U.S. Army hospital and the famous Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s famous beer hall. A great day. Read More...
21-January-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)
Day 2 in Munich brings together ballet, opera, museum, and a visit to a U.S. Army hospital and the famous Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s famous beer hall. A great day. Read More...
Day 171: Munich & Dachau
01/20/08 08:40 AM Filed in: Germany
| sightseeing
Day 171 — Munich & Dachau
20-January-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)
I’m in
Munich and I spend an amazing sightseeing-packed day
with my great friends from my college, Montclair
State College. The madrigal choir is in Munich as
part of a Christmas European tour.
It was a day of contrasts. Singing joyful madrigals in the town center contrasted with seeing the horrors of Dachau.
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20-January-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)
It was a day of contrasts. Singing joyful madrigals in the town center contrasted with seeing the horrors of Dachau.
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Day 150: Lord of Wagner's Ring
Day 150 — Lord of Wagner's Ring
30-December-1971 (Thur.)
Before
the Lord
of the Rings movies,
there was
Richard Wagner’s Ring
Cycle. I go to
see the first opera, Das
Rheingold. Although
there is no CGI (computer-graphic imagery) in these
operas, as in the movie, the live staging and effects
that an opera company often produces for a Wagnerian
opera can often be quite dramatic and inspiring.
What do these girls (above) have to do with Wagner? Nothing. A Montclair State friend, Lucille, informs me that they are heading to Munich soon. Yay.
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30-December-1971 (Thur.)
What do these girls (above) have to do with Wagner? Nothing. A Montclair State friend, Lucille, informs me that they are heading to Munich soon. Yay.
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Day 147: Get your eyes checked regularly
12/27/07 11:36 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 147 — Get your eyes checked regularly
27-December-1971 (Mon.)
I’m back at school and work. Today is about letters from family and friends. I reminisce about a good friend of mine, Andre, to whom I am indebted for my eyesight. Get your eyes checked regularly. I know the title has nothing to do with Vienna, but it's important.
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27-December-1971 (Mon.)
I’m back at school and work. Today is about letters from family and friends. I reminisce about a good friend of mine, Andre, to whom I am indebted for my eyesight. Get your eyes checked regularly. I know the title has nothing to do with Vienna, but it's important.
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Day 145: Vienna! Frohe Weihnachten—Merry Christmas!
Day 145 — Vienna! Frohe Weihnachten—Merry Christmas!
25-December-1971 (Sat.)
A
wonderful Viennese Christmas day with my roommate,
Pavel, his sister, and her friend who have come to
see Pavel all the way from California. A good day
with some sightseeing, dinner, and conversation. A
Verdi opera concludes a great day.
The spirit of Christmas is about families. Meet John’s family and brothers. A photo bonanza. (There are so many photos today—you may need a fast Internet connection for this post.)
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25-December-1971 (Sat.)
The spirit of Christmas is about families. Meet John’s family and brothers. A photo bonanza. (There are so many photos today—you may need a fast Internet connection for this post.)
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Day 144: Goodbye Innsbruck; Christmas Eve
Day 142: Skiing Igls with Elisabeth
12/22/07 09:24 PM Filed in: Austria
| sightseeing
Day 142 — Skiing Igls with Elisabeth
22-December-1971 (Wed.)
A short
day of skiing with Elisabeth. Trying to do too much
in too short a time. Igls has sunny skiing, providing
a day of good skiing and picture taking.
Being a student is a bond that facilitates meeting other students internationally. Being young is a special time. Enjoy it, responsibly.
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22-December-1971 (Wed.)
Being a student is a bond that facilitates meeting other students internationally. Being young is a special time. Enjoy it, responsibly.
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Day 141: Great skiing at Igls
12/21/07 10:47 PM Filed in: Austria
| sightseeing
Day 141 — Great skiing at Igls
21-December-1971 (Tue.)
A great
day of skiing at Innsbruck’s Igls mountain. The
weather was sunny and the snow was in perfect
condition (not icy). I have a great dinner and
conversation with Elisabeth. I keep mentioning my mom
and seek Sigmund Freud’s help.
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21-December-1971 (Tue.)
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Day 125: Good friends depart
12/05/07 11:08 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 125 — Good friends depart
05-December-1971 (Sun.)
Nothing
happening in 1971.
In 2007, two good friends, Lisa and Kathy, are departing work.
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05-December-1971 (Sun.)
In 2007, two good friends, Lisa and Kathy, are departing work.
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Day 051: Standing room at the Staatsoper, friendly letters
09/22/07 06:29 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 51 — Standing room at the Staatsoper, friendly
letters
22-September-1971 (Wed.)
I’m going
for the composition exam. I hope that I don’t screw
it up. Letters from friends are coming in and that’s
taking my mind off of the pressure of entrance exams.
Letter writing and reading is fun, especially from friends. It’s a lost art though, replaced by email, social networks, and instant messaging.
I don't get to dine with the King and Queen of Belgium, but I learn the ropes of "standing room" at the Vienna State Opera.
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22-September-1971 (Wed.)
Letter writing and reading is fun, especially from friends. It’s a lost art though, replaced by email, social networks, and instant messaging.
I don't get to dine with the King and Queen of Belgium, but I learn the ropes of "standing room" at the Vienna State Opera.
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Day 042: Where is Joan? In Vienna
09/13/07 10:51 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 42 — Where is Joan? In Vienna
13-September-1971 (Mon.)
• I learn where Joan was yesterday—not in Vienna.
• A second apology goes out to the entire city of Vienna.
• It’s nice to spend time with friends.
• I don’t get excited until I get a letter from Anjali.
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13-September-1971 (Mon.)
• I learn where Joan was yesterday—not in Vienna.
• A second apology goes out to the entire city of Vienna.
• It’s nice to spend time with friends.
• I don’t get excited until I get a letter from Anjali.
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Day 041: I am a 60's student radical
09/12/07 08:15 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 41 — I am a 60's student radical
12-September-1971 (Sun.)
Today, I am supposed to meet a girl that I had met and dated before leaving for Vienna.
I am frustrated and blame everyone. I am a 60’s student radical. I am the stupid one. Read More...
12-September-1971 (Sun.)
Today, I am supposed to meet a girl that I had met and dated before leaving for Vienna.
I am frustrated and blame everyone. I am a 60’s student radical. I am the stupid one. Read More...
Day 016: Innocence, first kiss
08/18/07 09:53 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 16 — Innocence, first kiss
18-August-1971 (Wed.)
I explain that I typically don’t write about my daily routines in the journal.
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18-August-1971 (Wed.)
I explain that I typically don’t write about my daily routines in the journal.
This night is special for Anjali and myself. It is a great memory of youth and innocence. Read More...
Day 007: Dr. H.—Roommate 2 from Japan
08/09/07 06:30 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 7 — Dr. H.—Roomate 2 from Japan
09-August-1971 (Mon.)
Roomate 2
arrives from Japan. It's Dr. H.
Today is a short day with not much entered. It was probably a busy day registering for the language course and taking some tests. I like Dr. H. We can only communicate in German. Ya! Das ist richtig!
P.S. Any German in this journal, especially in these reflections, is strictly off the top of my head from my tired-old memory, and may be totally incorrect. Read (“lesen” ?) at your own risk.
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09-August-1971 (Mon.)
Today is a short day with not much entered. It was probably a busy day registering for the language course and taking some tests. I like Dr. H. We can only communicate in German. Ya! Das ist richtig!
P.S. Any German in this journal, especially in these reflections, is strictly off the top of my head from my tired-old memory, and may be totally incorrect. Read (“lesen” ?) at your own risk.
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Day 006: Achille from Italy
08/08/07 09:16 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 6 — A new roommate, Achille
08-August-1971 (Sun.)
Today
is a day of rest, and of meeting many people. First
and foremost, I have a new roommate, Achille, who is
from Milan, Italy. Together, we meet friendly people
over lunch and dinner from South Africa and France,
and attend Mass at St. Stephan’s Cathedral.
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08-August-1971 (Sun.)
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