Peter VanderPoelJan 10, 20181 minNot That Kind of 'Romantic'The terms 'Classical' and 'Romantic' tend to conjure images of orchestral music and Valentine's Day. Historically these terms are applied...
Peter VanderPoelOct 10, 20172 minThe Fabric of MeaningVoltaire ended his novel, 'Candide' with the admonition, "Il faut cultiver notre jardin."-We must tend to our gardens, suggesting that...
Peter VanderPoelAug 16, 20172 minBetween a Box and a Hardware PlaceI planted a cherry tree in my yard that was to serve two purposes: to produce cherries and shade the first floor window from the summer...
Peter VanderPoelJul 11, 20172 minTransferrableOne of my favorite pieces of music is Clair de Lune (Moonlight), by Claude Debussy. Below is a link to an audio file. Until recently, I...