[Silly]

If you like this excerpt, I hope you will read the concluding two short paragraphs in the full version linked here. It is a compelling and surprising ending, and I know you will enjoy it.

This is the latest work of my creative nonfiction published by The New York Times. It appeared online on Aug. 24, 2014, and in the print edition the following day.

I love the Victor Kerlow illustration which they commissioned for the piece. I have corresponded with this prolific artist and am taking steps to obtain a print of the art.

This is a highly personal autobiographical account of my life as a musician in NYC. It meant a great deal to me to get published, and as a result I have become acquainted with the composer mentioned, John Bucchino, who composed the song quoted in the story. Unbeknownst to me at the time, many of my musician friends and associates are friends and colleagues of his.

If you enjoy this piece, please leave a comment and I'll ping you when future items of mine are published.

Silly

[Silly]

Here is the latest NYT nonfiction piece I promised, by the author of “A Reader at Home in Middle-Earth.” If you enjoy it, I hope you will ping your friends.

Thanks,

Silly

[exit82]

Well done!

I even learned what a “busker” is.

[Regal]

very cool

[windcliff]

How proud you must be!!! I loved the piece.

[9thLife]

Rock on!

[IncPen]

Good for you.

We (I) sometimes forget that not everything in life is politics.

The world is better for your art.

Thank you for sharing it.

[Nailbiter]

bflr