Monthly Archives: April 2013

“The noblest and best music”

Posted on April 6, 2013 by marklangley

In light of the prior post we really can’t avoid asking the question “for what reasons did Socrates say that philosophy is the noblest and best of music?” (Socrates…I guess it must be Socrates, or at least a bust of … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Harmony Is Better Than The Apparent Harmony.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by marklangley

One of Plato’s teachers was Cratylus who in turn was a disciple of Heraclitus who was the author of the title of this post: “The hidden harmony is better than the apparent harmony.” Not surprisingly the central character in Plato’s … Continue reading →

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Alleluia Continued! Twice Baked Potatoes and Roast Beef

Posted on April 1, 2013 by marklangley

Easter. Brunch Menu: Eggs Benedict on a substratum of thick roasted bacon atop a slice of fresh tomato on an English muffin, Mango-Papaya-Pineapple fruit salad, with coffee cake, coffee and mimosa! Dinner Menu: Roast Beef in an onion marinade, Twice … Continue reading →

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