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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
NYTimes.com: The Mystique of Ballet
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Fw: Is a feminist who wears make-up a hypocrite? (10.09.10)
Published in The Guardian Weekly (Sept.24/10)
----- Original Message -----
From: Leslie Dreyer
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 11:50 AM
Subject: Is a feminist who wears make-up a hypocrite? (10.09.10)
An unmarried feminist who dabs lipstick on her pale lips or a dash of powder on her shiny nose, with the innocent intent of appearing more attractive to a lover, is by no means a hypocrite. Yet a married feminist (no oxymoron intended!), who drains the family bank account to indulge in costly hair-do's and cosmetics, manicures, pedicures, fur coats, and jewelry---all of which may well culminate in divorce and alimony--is indeed a hypocrite and an anathema to the feminist movement. Moreover, if she is not physically or mentally disabled --- yet prefers to collect alimony instead of supporting herself with a job ---she is worse than a hypocrite. She is a kept woman
Les Dreyer
180 West End Ave.
NYC 10023 USA
Sunday, July 18, 2010
NYTimes.com: Young Conductors: Old Fires Burn, Too
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Juilliard Private Teacher Directory
Please note: The Juilliard Private Teacher Directory lists 39 violin teachers online (including me) at: www.Juilliard.edu/ptd I prefer to coach advanced players for auditions, and highly motivated intermediated students. No beginners please, or children fresh out of Suzuki method classes.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
NYTimes.com: Catching a Catchy Tune (1 Letter)
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Leslie leads opening night at the Met Opera 1989 Season
Leslie leads opening night at the Met Opera 1989 Season
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Fw: What do thieves do with the 'H' and 'C' studs from handbasin taps? (Dec.18)
This bit of nonsense appeared in The Guardian Weekly, Jan.8, 2010 in response to a reader's nonsensical query:
----- Original Message -----
From: Leslie Dreyer
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:41 AM
Subject: What do thieves do with the 'H' and 'C' studs from handbasin taps? (Dec.18)
There is a vast difference between thieves and souvenir collectors. When the old Metropolitan Opera House was about to be demolished, everone, even wealthy patrons in the Grand Tier, snipped off swatches from the velvet seats and the stage curtain as nostalgic momentos, while the washrooms were relieved of screws, doorknobs, and even an entire toilet seat. Similarly, it is quite understandable why a guest enjoying a stay at a luxury hotel, or a memorable dinner in a four-star restaurant, might be tempted to abscond with the elegant porcelain studs that traditionally adorn the handbasin taps in such places, in order to cherish them as souvenirs of the occasion.
Yet I cannot imagine why anyone would steal a tap stud from a public washroom, cheap restaurant, or fleabag hotel. For their poor taste, I would indeed call those unfortunate creatures thieves and vandals, and whatever they do with their ill-begotten junk is not worthy of our slightest consideration.
Les Dreyer, New York City, US
Les Dreyer
(Retired violinist of the Met Opera Orchestra)
180 West End Ave.
NYC 10023 USA
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