Author Archives: Bud Grace

Last night at the Sarasota Opera we saw Stiffelio. I was wrong. It wasn’t the Pope who banned it, it was the city council. I don’t think Verdi minded so very much. The was no memorable music in it. The … Continue reading →

Tomorrow evening Frau G, Loinfruit and I are going to the Sarasota Opera. They are performing Stiffelio. It’s a little known Verdi opera. It’s little known because the Pope banned it in 1861 because it has to do with adultery. … Continue reading →

I liked zombies from the 40’s and 50’s a lot better than the living dead that walk around these days. Like Bob. He has a personality. It’s not a very good personality, but at least he has one. Ernie’s zombie … Continue reading →

From June of 2006…

Sorry about yesterday. My site was attacked with a hacking attempt, and when that happens my server locks it down for a period of time. It was locked for at least eight hours yesterday. But I’m back in business now.