The illusion of progress is a powerful thing. It can drive people to push themselves harder than they ever thought possible, in pursuit of a goal that may seem just out of reach. It can…
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Undercurrents
One summer during college I worked as a deckhand on a scuba diving charter boat. A major revelation for me was learning that 25 miles offshore that the surface water could be as still as…
Toccata with a side of fugue
Toccatas and fugues are two of the most popular types of classical music. Technically speaking, a toccata is a fast piece that often features complex flourishes and rapid runs. A fugue, on the other hand,…