“Ritardando” is a musical term that
simply means “to slow the tempo gradually”.
It is often found at the end of a phrase of music and often found at the
very end of a piece. It is a conductor’s
way of lingering a little longer with a particular passage.
Ritard (the shortened version) is a good
thing in life sometimes. There are
moments when we should savor the experience – like our wedding day, or an
incredibly delicious dessert.
When Carolyn and I visit Hawaii I plan to
have a bunch of “Ritardando” moments. We
are going to suck the very marrow out of every moment of our Hawaiian
experience.
Have you ever had a “Ritardando”
conversation, one in which you wanted it to never end? Then you know the value of going slowly,
savoring and sapping up every moment of life.
Oh yes.
It is a good idea to “Ritardando” at busy intersections and traffic
lights. Just a bit of free advice there.
P Michael
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