by Jim Stitzel | Apr 11, 2007 | General
The end of my day can’t get here soon enough to suit me. I’m about fit to split. Energy. Excitement. Enthusiasm. All those and more. Two reasons why I’m eager to leave the office today: # My piano gets tuned tonight – finally. I can’t...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 23, 2007 | General
My “piano”:http://open-dialogue.com/blog/2007/01/23/in-search-of/ was made in 1940. It’s really in remarkable condition for something that’s 67 years old. I’ve seen newer pianos that look worse than this one. It was funny – the...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 23, 2007 | General
I got my piano last night. My folks delivered it, and then four of us guys got to wrestle the beast into the house. It’s an old Marshall & Wendell upright that’s in pretty nice condition. I don’t how how old it actually is yet, but I hope to...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 17, 2007 | General
Being a piano player myself, I’m always somewhat partial to music that makes primary use of my favorite instrument. I’ve also always been a sucker for slower, more lyrical music. So it should come as no surprise that I really like the music of...
by Jim Stitzel | Sep 14, 2006 | General
I’ve been learning a thing or three about simplifying my life. I’m one of those people who’s curious about and interested in just about everything. This has always been both a blessing and a curse because it has always made it difficult for me to...
