Word: impressing
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...does fame, gained on Harvard's stages or athletic fields, provide better guidance for those in search of the esteemed among us. Although stage performers are more recognizable than most, how can an audience member even begin to compare them with each other? Who should impress us more: a concert violinist, an a cappella singer or a dramatic actor...
...Avoid threats as much as possible. They tend to weaken discipline...In a sense, a threat is a dare--it admits that the child may disobey. It should impress him more to be firmly told [what to do] if he knows from experience that his parents mean what they say." (From Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care...
True, in 1977, the sheer originality of Star Wars was astonishing. But by 1999, we'll have seen it all--a sinking Titanic, revived T-rexes, rabid aliens, etc. Why should the new Star Wars impress...
...Concerto for Orchestra No. 5, SaintSaens Piano Concerto No. 2 and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3. First Nights' matriculators will enjoy an upscale evening which calls for discriminating musical analysis. Pricey but classy, a romantic evening accompanied by the strains of the BSO is a surefire way to impress a dating prospect. 8 p.m., Symphony Hall, 301 Mass...
...there anything else to talk about? Not that McRea does a bad job being sorry or thinking about a girl, but you have to ask, is that all there is in life to sing about? Still, the strength of the beat and the intricacies of the music impress you; you can tell that you are in the presence of honest and authentic musicians. Always creative, always innovative, Cake has a synergy of which most bands would and should be envious...