I’d Rather Wait

Are all musicians so beaten down by the COVID-19 pandemic that they will do almost anything to play? Arbitrary and draconian rules are regularly being thrust upon us creative types. A symphony orchestra in the Midwest recently rolled out their virus protocol for rehearsals and performances. A mandatory serology test of each musician was mandated…

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The Epidemic Of Male Suicide

Suicide among males is four times higher than among females and represents 79% of all U.S. suicides. More people now die of suicide than in car accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2010 there were 33,687 deaths from motor vehicle crashes and 38,364 suicides. For many years, the suicide rate…

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