Dear Readers,

In light of the tragic plane crash yesterday at Bluegrass Airport, it would seem entirely inappropriate for this blog to engage in weekend box office analysis or discuss other cultural news, today.

That said, I do believe that the arts, and music in particular, can be a companion in grief and healing. I would like to offer some pieces that I have found to be a great comfort in times of sorrow, and I would appreciate it if you would click the comment button below and share music or any other art that has been a balm to you in times of grief.
~ Samuel Barber’s painfully beautiful Adagio for Strings
~ Horatio Gates Spafford’s incomprehensibly hopeful hymn It is Well with My Soul
~ The Beatles’ masterpiece Let it Be
~ Squeeze’s bittersweet Some Fantastic Place

I have also always considered the flag at half staff a beautiful expression of sorrow and compassion, and so I offer the photo above by Timothy D. Easley of the Associated Press.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

Peace,
Rich