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Blessings counted
On the rare occasions when La Cieca has an issue with a commenter or commenters on this site, she has only to remind herself that things could be a whole lot worse.
Two out of two fussbudgets agree…
“Anna Netrebko must state her position on gay rights in Russia”
Cover to cover
La Cieca (pictured) is thrilled to announce the debut of a new online book club hosted by Norman Lebrecht of “Slipped Disc” fame.
Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance?
Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance?
Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
Tunnel vision
Otherwise occupied