Daddy was hilarious. He could take the most mundane event and tell it so that we all on the floor laughing. He trained me in the joys of humor. Karen DeCrow daddyeventfloor Change image and share on social
Education, doing homework, is the way to lift up girls. Around the world, where girls are educated, the economy and the standard of living rise. Karen DeCrow economyeducateeducation Change image and share on social
Operas elucidate, in a way sometimes absent in other theatrical productions, the very human fact that in every hero, there is a thread of duplicity. In every villain, there is another side to consider: We don't have to like him or her, but we are compelled to think about motivation. Karen DeCrow absentcompelduplicity share on social
Composers most identified with the chamber music form are Corelli, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and, of course, Bach. Of course, Bach. If there is any one composer who gives us reason and emotion, it is Bach. Karen DeCrow bachbeethovenchamber share on social
Being first lady is a full-time job. Betty Ford worked full time and should have received a salary. Michelle Obama works full time and should be paid. Karen DeCrow bettyfordfull Change image and share on social
Opera is the most complete art form. It includes drama, acting, technology (lighting), art (the sets), dance, and the epitome of the human voices. But mostly, go for the glorious music. The arts are crucial to the life of every community. Karen DeCrow actartcommunity share on social
The Metropolitan Opera, of course, is the gold standard in opera. The Met experience includes the huge stage, the vast audience, the elaborate sets. Anyone who saw 'Faust' there - I did - knows exactly what hell is like, complete with fire, smoke and terror. Karen DeCrow audiencecompleteelaborate share on social
One year, I was a patron of a new opera. It was, to put it kindly, unpleasant to the ear. The friends I went with hated it. Keeping quiet about my contribution, I was outed when one of them, reading the program at the restaurant during dinner, saw my name. Karen DeCrow contributiondinnerear share on social
When I was in school, there was no such thing as girls' athletics. Karen DeCrow athleticgirlschool Change image and share on social
Patricia Nixon gave up a career to become a political wife. She rose to the pinnacle of glory and then fell to disgrace because of deeds over which she had neither control nor knowledge. Karen DeCrow careercontroldeed Change image and share on social
