readwithem Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html It's the story of violinist Joshua Bell busking (is there another term for this? this is what it's called in the UK) in a Metro station. Basically he was ignored because everybody was so busy and focused on starting their day - so they missed a free concert by one of today's greatest violinists. ETA the story is very long, you can get the gist of it in the first half or so of the article - plus be sure to watch the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html It's the story of violinist Joshua Bell busking (is there another term for this? this is what it's called in the UK) in a Metro station. Basically he was ignored because everybody was so busy and focused on starting their day - so they missed a free concert by one of today's greatest violinists. ETA the story is very long, you can get the gist of it in the first half or so of the article - plus be sure to watch the video. I've seen this video before, it really is quite interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Wow, thank you so much for posting this. I read the article and this part: "Every single time a child walked past, he or she tried to stop and watch. And every single time, a parent scooted the kid away." That was convicting. Just wow. I think I'll let my kids stop and listen more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html ETA the story is very long, you can get the gist of it in the first half or so of the article - plus be sure to watch the video. I really enjoyed reading the whole article. Just my $0.02 worth. :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks for sharing this. I loved reading the article and watching the videos. I sometimes feel that I do the same thing that the people in DC did. I don't take the time to enjoy my children. I'm too busy with the immediate to fulling enjoy the little people that I'm loving and helping to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 What an eye-opener. Hard to believe what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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