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Posted by on Aug 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Music and Concert Reviews, Rants and Raves | 0 comments

My Thoughts on Standing Ovations and Encores

 

 

How and when did standing ovations get to be compulsory?

It used to be when an audience stood up and applauded right after a show, that was a rare display of mass appreciation reserved for only the most extraordinary performances. A standing ovation was the audience’s reaction to a moment of true greatness.

Now, it’s become a participation trophy. Standing ovations are meaningless.

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Posted by on Aug 25, 2022 in Personal, Rants and Raves | 1 comment

Facebook Freedom Day

 

 

“What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.”

― Salman Rushdie

 

I committed the crime.

I did the time.

My 60-day sentence in Facebook prison has ended.

Back in civilian clothes, now. It’s time to put the band back together and start playing music again.

Amps cranked. 1…2…3…4…!

I’ll be back to my daily ritual of writing and posting.  Thanks for reading and for all the private messages of support.

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