Basic Garlicky Kale (and other greens)

I love kale and other leafy greens, and for reasons I’ll explain in a little bit, this is something of a miracle. With a little flexibility, this basic technique can be applied to a number of green things, which is great because a) it tastes really good and b) contains only 4 ingredients (5 if you count water, I guess) and is very simple to make.

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Should I Study at a Conservatory?

Every year around this time, I have students on the verge of big decisions. Some of them are undergrads considering grad school and, perhaps even more potently, some of them are teenagers considering music school, which entails the dual debate of whether to pursue a career in music AND how best to do so. The…

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