Re: Do We Perceive Beauty in an Unexpected Context

[Jeff Shirkey <jcshirke@frontier.com>]

I saw that same FB post, and I'm sure I've come across the story  
before, although I can't recall where.

I think it mostly tells us that context is everything. We don't expect  
to hear first-rate musical performances , encounter world-class  
musicians, or come face to face with exquisite musical instruments  
worth millions of dollars in a subway station.  We are conditioned  
that seek out those extraordinary things only in our leisure time,  
which is rapidly disappearing.

I wish I had time to write more, but I'm working. (See above Re:  
leisure time). I also wish I still had the ability to see the world  
through a child's eyes. I only get to do it second-hand, through my 5  
(nearly 6) year old daughter. It's the best I can do.

Sucks...

Jeff