Recent content by alexikeguchi

Wow to Nmsis, what an eye for talent! I'm struck as I was with videos of Ilia Malinin at a similar age that the jumps were not what set these skaters apart but rather great ease of movement on the ice and innate showmanship even if interpretive skills were less fully developed.

I love that idea! That program would have been beautiful for Asada or Miyahara. I have to think about who among active skaters would perform it best... And then track down their IG to inform them of my learned opinion!

I recently had the opportunity to hear Emanuel Ax play Beethoven in a very intimate chamber music performance, and I would love to hear more of the Sonata Pathetique rather than the Moonlight Sonata. I also think the adagio of the Emperor Concerto in particular is absolutely exquisite.

Yeah, I ended up bailing on my plan to drive from Houston to Waco because of the risk of severe weather on my drive home even more than the cloud cover. My 2017 experience in Salem, OR was amazing since the sky was cloudless, I was able to attend a well-organized event on the fairgrounds, and my...

Cloud cover will be significant in most of Texas, but I am still going to try to drive about 3+ hours to Waco. I've been busy rounding on inpatients and covering half my department during a major conference for the past few days, and I am looking forward to getting away from my phone and email...

I guess I missed this post the first time around, so thanks for re-posting the link. Similar to Nathan Chen, Ilia just oozes quality at this young age. His jumps weren't really anything special, but he looks so at ease on the ice, has great basics, and clearly loves to perform. Also, if he was...

First of all, I have not followed the Russian internal competitions at all and barely paid attention to any postings. My impression based on very limited knowledge, though, is that the men are still wildly inconsistent and that multiple dance partnerships have come and gone. I don't think...

What a comeback by Adam Siao Him Fa! That was awesome.

What a great competition for Donovan! He demolished his PB and just looked so pleased with his performance and results. I really think his basics have improved so much with the new coaching team, and it gives him more stability for his elements. I hope his charm and joyful personality on and off...

I just purchased James by Percival Everett after reading the review in the NY Times and then a sample on Amazon. It is a retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective. I usually prefer the original classics and find the new versions to be varying degrees of contrived, but I...

I just had the amazing privilege of hearing Emanuel Ax play Beethoven's Appassionata and Pathetique sonatas in a private concert for MD Anderson staff and patients. The acoustics perhaps weren't meant for classical music performance, but on the other hand it's so lovely to hear great works...

WTG Roman! That was fabulous, and he easily clears the bar to qualify to FS. I'm so glad this star-crossed season can end on at least this high point, in his home country, no matter what happens in the free.

Donovan looks almost certain to qualify to the FS with I believe his personal best SP score. His infectious personality is just so apparent in his performances, and I continue to enjoy watching him far more than many of the more technically accomplished skaters... But he is making good progress...

I thought this hopefully gifted opinion piece made great points about the Windsor women and how any blemish on the BRF's image is always their fault.

I'll buy it as real. Alright, I'll go there... I think she looks happy and relaxed but even more rail thin than usual. I wonder if the abdominal surgery was a feeding tube for intensive eating disorder treatment. I could definitely see that as something she would want to keep private and that...