It’s interesting how much we can tell about some KDFC listeners by what they offer up in their emails. Sometimes they link to an interesting home page, or their signature discloses a startling job title (rocket scientist!). Recently I heard from a cartoonist by the name of Crow. I have a special appreciation of cartoon art as my grandfather, Dorman H. Smith, was a political cartoonist for Hearst back in the middle of the 20th century. Crow asked if I’d be interested in a cartoon of me and how could I refuse. He graciously consented to letting me post it.

I think I know the show that inspired this. One fateful day, when our big music server froze up and sent me scrambling, has now been immortalized in art. Thanks Crow!

Also after talking about Vivaldi’s many years teaching the women at the orphanage in Venice a listener reminded me of  the book “Vivaldi’s Virgins”, a historical novel by KDFC listener Barbara Quick. Here is a snippet of the Harper Collins website description…

“In this enthralling new novel, Barbara Quick re-creates eighteenth-century Venice at the height of its splendor and decadence. A story of longing and intrigue, half-told truths and toxic lies, Vivaldi’s Virgins unfolds through the eyes of Anna Maria dal Violin, one of the elite musicians cloistered in the foundling home where Antonio Vivaldi—known as the Red Priest of Venice—is maestro and composer.”

Later this week I’ll post a short video from a listener of her photos set to music from a KDFC listener favorite.  I hope we can continue to be a source of inspiration.

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