Little Known, Well Loved
What do you love that no one’s ever heard about? I’m sure there’s something. I have my own list. There’s a talented guitarist named Doug Smith. You would recognize one or two of his songs; they use them in TV and radio commercials. But very few of you are likely to have heard his name. How about George Winston, the pianist? He’s great too, but if you know him, it’s not through major media outlets. I love a line of Japanese skincare products sold by a company called DHC. They are fantastic, but few of my friends even knew they existed before I badgered them into knowledge. How about Elizabeth Gaskell – have you heard of her? If you’re a reader, you may have. She was a contemporary (and friend) of Charlotte Bront ë who wrote some wonderful pieces of literature like North and South and Wives and Daughters . But I didn’t hear about her during all my years of school. I only discovered her as an adult when my love for literat...