Ask Darlene Davis

Shall We Dance?

What would life be like without passion?  Shall we join the San Diego Vintage Dancers on the Berkeley, the historic ferryboat on Harbor Drive in San Diego? It’s a balmy Sunday afternoon, the ocean breeze fills the top deck of the ship.   But wait!  We’ve got a tall order to fill. A quick warning from [...]

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Pasta, Fruit Tart and an Eight Hour Lunch

For years I had admired her from afar.  I replayed her concerts in my mind for days after her performances, and her talent, brilliance and passion captivated me.  Now Abbie (my 4.5 lb. toy poodle) and I were on our way to have lunch in her home. It was not a surprise to find music-related [...]

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Passion For Music – Part II

“People make a mistake who think that my art has come easily to me.  Nobody has devoted so much time and thought to composition as I. There is not a famous master whose music I have not studied over and over.”  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Welcome to the world of the creative genius! We feasted on [...]

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Passion For Music – Part I

“Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” ~Ludwig van Beethoven Can you fathom life without music?  How long has it been since you fed your passion for music at a concert that left you yearning for more? Jacquelyne Silver’s concerts touch my soul.  She makes me laugh, cry, sing, and engage [...]

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