Pearls Before Breakfast

Was reminded of this old Washington Post article by an email newsletter today from David Kotok of Cumberland Advisors.

Quote from the newsletter - "This is a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste, and people's priorities. The questions raised: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour, are we able to perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context? One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made, how many other things are we missing?"

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
-- from "Leisure," by W.H. Davies

Take time out. Smell the roses. And to my very good friend - stop watching DVDs with your finger on the remote fast forward button.


Joshua Bell playing Puccini. Enjoy.