Word: hardier
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...would be a shame if the sympathy they deserve obscured the perception that lies behind their suit, that a criminal penalty somehow cannot punish "enough." It's all very well for murderers to have to foot the bill for funerals they caused, but that's not one of the hardier deterrents to a crime of passion...
Fortunately, there are summer festivals of instrumental music that satisfy hardier listeners seeking sustenance for both mind and ear. In California, the Cabrillo Music Festival, observing its 20th anniversary this year, will present world premieres by composers like Conlon Nancarrow, 69, an American expatriate who has lived in Mexico City since 1940 and who writes his music for player piano. On the programs of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, works by living composers like John Harbison, Richard Wernick and Yehudi Wyner coexist peacefully with those of Haydn and Smetana. And for devotees who must have their daily dose...
Next in line was a grandson, Leon Gorman, and his constitution has proved hardier than poor Carl's. In fact, the Gorman years have seen the L. L. Bean operation grow into a giant business, with nearly $120 million in net sales expected this year. To begin with, there was motivation. "When Leon took over, it was sink or swim. Old L. L. had always said, 'I'm getting three square meals a day from this and I don't need a fourth.' And at 94, you can bet to hell L. L. wasn't humping it too hard," Andrews...