Gary McGath
@gmcgath.bsky.social
Freelance writer. Lover of liberty, music, and cats. Author of The Magic Battery, Spells of War, Files that Last, and Tomorrow's Songs Today. On Bluesky I post a lot about classical music and silent film.
https://garymcgath.com
https://garymcgath.com
This is what's wrong with news today. In this screen capture of the Washington Post's homepage, there isn't a single news story.
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This is what's wrong with news today. In this screen capture of the Washington Post's homepage, there isn't a single news story.
O zahnlose Freude! Florestan is recovering well from his massive dental work and has a good appetite.
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
O zahnlose Freude! Florestan is recovering well from his massive dental work and has a good appetite.
At Philcon in Cherry Hill. Is there anything so wasteful as a piano that can't be played?
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
At Philcon in Cherry Hill. Is there anything so wasteful as a piano that can't be played?
Reading YouTube comments can be sickening, but it reminds you how people outside your bubble think. These comments were in response to an IJ video about ICE brutality toward an American citizen and veteran.
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Reading YouTube comments can be sickening, but it reminds you how people outside your bubble think. These comments were in response to an IJ video about ICE brutality toward an American citizen and veteran.
Visited the NH Historical Society. The library had a real historical artifact: a card catalog!
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Visited the NH Historical Society. The library had a real historical artifact: a card catalog!
Florestan claws his way to the top.
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Florestan claws his way to the top.
René Jacobs' recording of "Entführung" is a bit controversial, but I like it. It's nearly complete and includes bits from other works by Mozart to underscore the spoken parts.
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
René Jacobs' recording of "Entführung" is a bit controversial, but I like it. It's nearly complete and includes bits from other works by Mozart to underscore the spoken parts.
There are some upsides to the shutdown.
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
There are some upsides to the shutdown.
Those pictures remind me of Soviet propaganda posters.
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Those pictures remind me of Soviet propaganda posters.
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The view from my hotel room isn't the best.
October 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The view from my hotel room isn't the best.
Some scenes from Kassel.
October 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Some scenes from Kassel.
Visited the Spohr Museum in Kassel. I was the only visitor while I was there.
October 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Visited the Spohr Museum in Kassel. I was the only visitor while I was there.
The dying Quasimodo's (Lon Chaney) look when he realizes that Esmeralda has forgotten him. This is not in Hugo's novel.
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The dying Quasimodo's (Lon Chaney) look when he realizes that Esmeralda has forgotten him. This is not in Hugo's novel.
There are still posters in my area predicting the rapture in 1992. They used very good glue; I suppose they saw no reason to hold back on expense.
September 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
There are still posters in my area predicting the rapture in 1992. They used very good glue; I suppose they saw no reason to hold back on expense.
Tonight's concert!
September 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Tonight's concert!
Reportedly a car was way over the speed limit on Main St., sideswiped one car, and hit another head on. 10 emergency vehicles, 2 people airlifted to hospital.
September 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Reportedly a car was way over the speed limit on Main St., sideswiped one car, and hit another head on. 10 emergency vehicles, 2 people airlifted to hospital.
When I click on "Cancellation policy" in HostGator's email, this is what I get. Below it is not a cancellation policy, but the ToS, which is very vague on how to cancel. Their admission that they did even that much under duress is telling.
September 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When I click on "Cancellation policy" in HostGator's email, this is what I get. Below it is not a cancellation policy, but the ToS, which is very vague on how to cancel. Their admission that they did even that much under duress is telling.
Today I visited Whittier's Amesbury home, his grave, and his birthplace. The gravestone is very simple, perhaps reflecting his Quaker views.
September 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today I visited Whittier's Amesbury home, his grave, and his birthplace. The gravestone is very simple, perhaps reflecting his Quaker views.
The tree work here is getting nerve-wracking.
September 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The tree work here is getting nerve-wracking.
Another scam from Judicial Watch. Pretends to be an official proof of citizenship document.
September 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Another scam from Judicial Watch. Pretends to be an official proof of citizenship document.
The Brahms Piano Trios on Hyperion are even more complete than I realized. In addition to the three trios for piano, violin, and cello, there are the trio with horn and the one with clarinet. A lot of new music for me.
September 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Brahms Piano Trios on Hyperion are even more complete than I realized. In addition to the three trios for piano, violin, and cello, there are the trio with horn and the one with clarinet. A lot of new music for me.
DuckDuckGo has gone completely bonkers.
September 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
DuckDuckGo has gone completely bonkers.
What the heck ... It's a long way to drive again to Candia, and I touched the door handle. So I'll declare my Rockingham County Library Tour complete!
August 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What the heck ... It's a long way to drive again to Candia, and I touched the door handle. So I'll declare my Rockingham County Library Tour complete!