About a week and a half ago, I got an email from Mr. C. He was mildly upset that I hadn't sent him anything for Christmas, my usual tome--what, I was busy--and then asked if I was free today. It's solo contest time! Would I like to be a judge ( Read more... )

( Monday, 5-22-06: Deerfield )

Last night was the first spring concert of the year, ( up in Northbrook. )

( Because a good concert review, like a fine wine, must be aged )

( Monday, Monday, Monday )

( On to Barrington! )

The rest of concert season is upon us; there was a concert in Buffalo Grove last night, and one in Barrington tonight. I've been asked, why go? Because I still remember the kids and they still remember me. However, now that it's been a year since I taught most of them, they're becoming indifferent to me, which is why I don't think I'll be going ( Read more... )

I figured I'd better write something now, as I'm going to a party tonight.

( Final notes on the concert )

( More about the concert )

Work had been hectic all week in preparation for yesterday, when our regional manager came for a visit. How busy were we? I lost weight. No kidding. We even have junk food in the house (Sam's Club turnovers and some other things) that I've eaten pretty much every day, and somehow I still lost about four pounds. Hmm...I can see it now: How to ( Read more... )