An unanticipated minicelebration is going on at the moment, though its focus is tight, giving lovers of piano music two opportunities to hear a single work: the second book of Debussy's "Préludes".
The most dramatic activity occurs in the "reward system," the "wanting" system, the brain system that gives lovers their focus, energy, ecstasy and motivation to seek life's greatest prize, a mating partner.
Condoms for Trees CEO, Daniel Zengel tells me, "We're giving lovers an easy way to make a big difference for the planet.
The guest appearances: Nicholas Payton bounces trumpet lines off Mr. Osby in a number of standards, and the pop singer Joan Osborne gives "Lover Man" a calm, elegant reading.
I am a very giving lover and also expect to receive.
Being the giving lover that I am, I granted him his wish.
Remember, you're not looking for a man who meets your long-term criteria, just somebody who can be a fun and giving lover.
Now 76, the tireless Ms. Phillips-Matz has given opera lovers another invaluable, though, at a bit over 300 pages, much shorter, book, "Puccini: A Biography".
The City of London Corporation has awarded a gift of £150 to a "poor, honest, young woman" from a 19th century dowry fund that was intended to be given to lovers born in the Square Mile.
That may give art lovers something more to look forward to.
