No Pithy Title Today

We lost Don Knotts and Darivn McGavin this weekend.

Eroica

I once dated a woman who told me that Beethoven's music could only be appreciated by mature persons with a deep knowledge of musical theory. Unfortunately for that relationship, I am not the tautest string on the violin and I know just enough music theory to get slapped around in Mexican bars. But I do know one thing: Beethoven's Symphony no. 3 is the best symphony I have ever heard. I love that piece of music! And I went on to marry a wonderful woman, so I win.

I fyou have the slightest interest in this piece, I refer you to this description, which is quite accessible and does not require a Ph.D to understand. If you can get your hands on Leonard Bernstein's audio commentary on the symphony, then do so forthwith.

But most importantly, listen!

From the Decline of Western Civilization Desk

Big Momma's House 2 opened last weekend and earned 28 million.

Serenity's opening weekend netted only 10 million.

To quote Jubal Early: Does that seem right to you?

The Image Wrought

My wife's show made its debut this week at the Harry Ransom Center. You can read an article from The Economist here.

The exhibition will be up until August and it is well worth your while. I am so proud, I could burst!