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Methods of Analyis of Schoenberg’s Die glückliche Hand

I wrote this paper in  June 1993 for one of my graduate music theory classes, which I believe was taught by the John Crawford mentioned in this paper. Schoenberg’s Die glückliche Hand is a work which combines music with other elements, such as drama, visual effects, libretto, and art.  It is perhaps different than other musical works falling into the category of opera in that these non-musical elements are so closely connected to the music that they are strictly notated in the music score.  These non-musical factors could be problematic to an analyst seeking to discover structural elements of the work in a solely musical environment.  This paper will examine the various approaches toward this work, determine to what extent non-musical factors play a role in the decision of musical … Read entire article »

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Two Quick, Easy, and Cheap Recipes

I pretty much grew up on these two dishes. I ate them on average every week from toddler to adult. When I became a young man, I often joked to my mom about them. Actually as a somewhat older man, I still joke to my mom about them… Both are probably under $10 to make and I’ve fed to this many different kids and have never had it turned down. The real joke is that I now make them every week for my kids, too. So without further adieu… … Read entire article »

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Focusing On Fiber

One of the things that disturbs me the most about low-fat, no-fat, low-carb, no-carb diets is that they focus on what you shouldn’t eat. There are some “high protein” diets out there, but they also focus a great deal of energy on what you shouldn’t eat. I’d like to discuss fiber, something you SHOULD eat, in high quantity. The low-carb community often glosses over how vitally important fiber is, because fiber is – you guessed it – a carbohydrate. And that was one of my biggest issues with the low-carb craze (which has, thankfully, fallen out of favor), is that it focused on cutting out the very foods you need the most, such as fruits and vegetables! … Read entire article »

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29 Ways To Be Happy

No one article can teach a person how to be happy. Below are some ways to help you focus on ways to feel better. If you suffer depression you should seek professional help. Be generous. Don’t be lazy. Learn to forgive. Get plenty of rest. Enjoy simple pleasures. Take time out for yourself. Don’t focus on material things. De-clutter your house and office. Don’t worry about what others think of you. Make time for the people who need you most. Don’t expect too much from yourself or others. Never stop learning and always remain curious. Never allow yourself to feel rushed or in a hurry. Forget about always being right, even if you are! Don’t take things, people, or yourself too seriously. Maintain a regular schedule, even on the weekends. Accept criticism as a favor, even if it is undeserved. Learn from your mistakes and then forget about … Read entire article »

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Relieving Asthma Symptoms

This article comes to you not from a doctor or expert, but from a parent who has seen it first-hand, and lives with it every day. I have spent several years learning every tip and trick I can, and it pleases me to share those with you here. If you have any tips, please comment below with them. Let me begin by saying that nothing can replace the care of a doctor when it comes to asthma. You have too much to lose to start trying to go alone here. There are, however, things you can do to help alongside your doctor’s care. … Read entire article »

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