Anticipating dakoopst; Karl Haas

Two pictures from Toronto Island yesterday: the ferry






Campanula


dakoopst is coming. He just phoned from the highway and should be here in an hour. Stephen and I met in person in Montreal last July. The chemistry was great, but we were both busy with choir performances and exploring the city, so we only had a few scattered hours to spend together, two alone. Returning from Toronto this morning I felt an unexpected jangle of nerves about the visit. Frankly, I have a crush on the guy, and want to make a good impression this week. I know: just relax, be myself and enjoy the company.

I left my camera in Toronto and didn't realize until 15 minutes from home. I turned around and went back, spending three hours on the road instead of 70 minutes.

It gave me the chance to hear Karl Haas on WNED Buffalo. As a teenager I listened to Adventures in Good Music faithfully on WQRS Detroit, learning much of what I know about the music I love. Surfing this evening, I discover he died in February at the age of 91. He launched the program in 1959. I can't find any indication when he stopped broadcasting.

Thanks Karl, for giving me so much.