“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift

of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.”
– Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist
 

I was just about to launch into the coda for Suspicious Minds when the phone rang. I considered ignoring it but thought otherwise. I told the audience to “hang loose” as it was probably my mother calling. When I lifted the receiver and said hello, it was her voice on the other end.   

“It’s nearly nine o’clock,” she said.

I looked at my watch. “Eight forty-five.”

“Close enough,” she replied. “Wrap up the concert.”

I felt a twinge of embarrassment at the comm...

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