Power Of Sound
In The Hills Near My Home For awhile the lack of sound, day and night, day after day brought an immense tranquility to my life. Brought on by the fear of what the virus could do in our lives, it changed all of us. Even the birds seemed to be quiet. No cars moved, the autostrada was vacant, it seemed unreal. Many days there was no wind, no rain, and I looked out my window and saw no one walking, with the exception of those who had dogs. It was a bad sci fi movie. Now the people of Italy have been given a modified green light to move, but with protection, and a stern warning to use distance when with others. The economy is now back in business and we all hope that none of us will contract the disease and face the consequences of facing an end apart from our loved ones. Today I saw a photo of a man holding a bass trombone, much like the one I own. He looked happy, pleased like most trombone players. (There is a difference of personality between instrumenta