In a message dated 02/10/2001 12:11:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< my point is that I would never interrupt her process of discovering
beauty, be
that through music or art. >>
But you did INVADE her process by introducing her to that which YOU felt was
cultural or things of beauty or what may have moved you in one way or
another. I know that I tend to expose my kids to stuff that I understand or
wish to understand. I usually avoid the rest - they can do that on their own
time. I'll take them to watch the sunset but will avoid the scenic overlook
by the Meadowlands Garage Dump.
What I believe Marcel, (not that I would dare put words in his mouth, much
less a piece of my Taylor's Ham), is simply the process of appreciation and a
bit more awareness that goes beyond self discovery. There's the melody,
there's the words and how they work together is wonderful. For an added
twist, (that certainly does not appeal to everyone), there's the bottle of
absinthe behind the scenes that fleshes things out and adds an additional
depth.
It's not telling them WHAT to see, it's shining a light on what else might be
there.
MG - by no means an expert on kids, music or Marcel.
