Yesterday, the radio opera was “Manon Lescaut” by Puccini – his first big hit, actually. I always struggle not to laugh when she ends up dying in “the deserts of Louisiana”, but – since it’s set in the 18th century, when French-owned Louisiana stretched much farther west even than the Louisiana Purchase – it’s not nearly as silly as it sounds today. This performance was chosen by soprano Asmik Grigorian, a big fan of Mirella Freni (who was born in the same tiny little town where Luciano Pavarotti was born – there must have been something in the water.) Off to see Virgil now – will check in upon return..<\/p>\n
This is kind of sweet<\/a>. (You will likely need to unmute it)<\/p>\n It always warms my heart to see Joe Biden<\/a> get any credit at all. He deserves so much better.<\/p>\n I do realize some people have difficulty with bats – and that most people are not aware how much bats do for the environment. But how can anyone not find flying foxes<\/a> adorable?<\/p>\n Rocky Mountain Mike
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