I never cease to be amazed by the talents of others...

We all have our strengths, and we’re all gifted in different areas. But I have to say, I’m always openly envious of those who are creatively gifted in the area of performance. I always say that I would give almost anything (within reason) to be able to sing like Mariah Carey for just 10 minutes in my life. I’m only half joking when I say it. To be able to sing so effortlessly and have such an instrument as she has – that is just something that is almost magical to me.

While reality television isn’t one of my favorites, I was watching “So you think you can dance” last night. As far as reality television goes, this show is really pretty decent. Some of these people are amazing. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Their bodies move like they’re made of fluid; they’ve got a special kind of aura about them when they perform. And so many of them are “untrained”. Just raw talent. Off stage, they’re just normal (or unbelievably bizarre!), but on stage – it’s like a switch goes off – and they are performers who have come to life.

I’m always impressed most with artists or entertainers that make me feel something. As a kid, I didn’t appreciate opera music – and truthfully, how many kids do? But now that I’m more mature (read between the lines: older!), I not only understand the beauty of opera and operatic performances; I also now understand why people would cry at the theatres. An instrument, of any kind – including the voice – can move you to tears. You will feel the performance and experience it with all of your senses – not just hear the music.

I’ve yet to go to the Opera. I’ve yet to go to the Ballet. I’ve yet to see the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
These are things that I need to add to my “list of things to do”.