I did a guest lecture on professional history today for a professional practice course on campus. It is always exciting to hear from undergraduate students as to why they think understanding history is important. Today, one said it gave her new role models. That made me smile.
The day was bright and sunny with mild melting -- turning snow to slush along walkways. Major freezing overnight will turn much of that to ice. The next few days will be above freezing, though, so banks will reduce a bit in size before the next snow arrives. <sigh> It is February after all. I hope to move a swath of snow off the patio so there is an alternate exit. It will be heavy work, but it won't be clearing the full 30 feet width. <smile> -- just a path for the 10 feet from the patio door across the area.
This date includes some music history. Carole King turns 82 today and it was 60 years ago that the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. It was their first appearance in the US -- the early days of the British Invasion. I have fond memories from both of these events. Tapestry is still one of my favourite albums. I played it so often, it shows signs of wear. <smile> I loved that she played the piano -- the instrument I played. For the Sullivan Show, we were eating Sunday dinner in the kitchen and the TV was on in the living room -- not a usual thing. When the Beatles were announced, Dad told me I could go and watch -- another unusual event. The next day at school the school playground was wild with kids singing "She Loves You" and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand". That appearance and the five songs performed made a major impact on a generation.
The selections for today come from that favourite album and the television appearance. Keep safe. Enjoy!
I Saw Her Standing There -- The Beatles
I Feel the Earth Move -- Carole King
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