Category Archives: General

Well, the Christmas Eve services went quite well. The early service was a bit of a zoo, with lots of children underfoot. The 40 or so who led us in Go Tell It On The Mountain were fun to watch … Continue reading →

I received a delightful, unexpected gift about a week ago. (Actually, gifts are best if they are unexpected!) Stan Morner, a choir member at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, brought a copy of the Carquinez Poetry Review by The Yarn Boutique. He … Continue reading →

I got distracted in my last post. Although the title fits my recent activities, I was really headed toward Christmas Eve. It was going to be quite simple this year (I’m assuming my gentle readers–all three or four–are quite aware … Continue reading →

After the week I spoke of in my last post (six concerts in 8 days) I was happy to have things slow down…until I got asked on Thursday if I would play in two concerts the upcoming weekend, with the … Continue reading →

Well, if the week coming up doesn’t pass quickly, it won’t be for lack of effort. Between now and 8 days from now, I perform in the equivalent of 6 concerts (4 different, since two repeat), with various rehearsals associated … Continue reading →

Well, if you’re going to borrow a musical idea, who better to do it from than yourself! I like to think that I’m in good company: Mozart, Bach, Handel–LOTS of Handel–and scores (pun intended) of other composers. Mark, who responded … Continue reading →

While things have quieted a little from my last post, I’m really enjoying preparing for the upcoming WomenSing concert. There’s nothing like being able to collaborate with an ensemble that’s on top of its game, with an outstanding conductor and … Continue reading →

Things have been nicely busy, both musically and personally, over the last several weeks. I’ve written at least three pieces of music, performed in three concerts, am getting ready for another, and am about to get started on a new … Continue reading →

I blinked and October disappeared! We took a week or so with my Dad in his condo in Hawaii (I did get some golf in among the shopping trips for new bedding and various small repairs). It was a good … Continue reading →

Just a quick note (thus the title) as we try to finish packing before midnight for a short trip to Kauai: this last Sunday at church was quite satisfying, both because the service came together well and seemed to have … Continue reading →