Recently, an early Saturday morning found me in a coffee shop in Seattle. I was in town to enjoy a weekend with my younger daughter.   The morning would be full of conversation and breakfast, catching up as Dad and daughter.  Later in the day, we would head to Husky Stadium, part of an unbelievably … Continue reading Unexpected Encounter with Silence and Dignity

This piece is know as the "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs", and was composed by Henryk Górecki.First MovementMy son, my chosen and belovedShare your wounds with your motherAnd because, dear son, I have always carried you in my heart,And always served you faithfullySpeak to your mother, to make her happy,Although you are already leaving me, my cherished … Continue reading Henryk Górecki – Symphony No. 3, Op. 36 with Lyrics