I’ll pop in briefly here before even more time slips away without a post.
First of all, Spring really does seem to be coming now, and fast. The snow is nearly gone and the birds and bugs are already making an appearance. There are tiny buds on some of the trees, and the croaking of frogs [...]
Our little part of The Woods is located in a bowl-shaped valley, ringed by mountains on all sides.
Whenever we descend the six miles of county road down to town, it feels like going back to the womb, enveloped by comfort and warmth.
The county road begins at the top of the ridge at 4500 feet, then [...]
After our recorder adventure in Nevada City on Wednesday, we stayed at home to rest yesterday.
We knew that snow was expected today but thought that we could get our grocery shopping finished back down in “Big Town” before the first of two storms hit.
We left The Woods at 10:30 this morning. It was raining as [...]
Last night, James and I got together with a group of recorder players in Nevada City. There were seven other players in attendance at their weekly meeting on Wednesday nights. They hail from all around the area.
There were a couple of occasions in the past when our friend M.A. joined us in playing recorder trios, [...]
For over two weeks now, the sun has shone brilliantly and unfailingly here in Northern California. Ever since the last snowstorm earlier this month, in fact.
The blanket of white recedes a bit more each day, as temperatures reach 60+ degrees when the sun is at its peak.
The meadow shows half-bare ground now. It’s interesting to [...]
A year ago today, I played my final two shows of “The Phantom of the Opera”.
Middle Bro’ had called to tell me about Dad’s passing at 11 p.m. the night before. I was rather in a daze when I dragged out of bed the next morning, as I didn’t sleep very well. I had the [...]
My dad died a year ago today.
It is still so strange to be in the world without him in it. I had the privilege of having my father in my life until I was fifty-two (and he was nearing 91) — for which I will always be grateful.
Many of my friends have lost their parents [...]
…but Poetikat tagged me, so I will try to rise to the challenge.
You can visit her meme here: Poetikat’s Invisible Keepsakes: 10 Things you’ll never hear me say.
My version of “10 THINGS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR ME SAY”
“You’re the worst conductor I’ve ever worked with!”
“I need a cigarette”.
“I’m going to blow your friggin’ head off!”.
“I love [...]
My four-day playing stint with the Modesto Symphony is now over, so we are back In The Woods.
Whenever I return home after the intensity of playing in an orchestra, it feels anti-climatic. This usually lasts for a few days until the rhythm of my tranquil home life settles back into my bones.
I am living [...]
Our most recent snowfall was last Sunday. The weather has given us a break with sunny skies and slightly warmer daytime temperatures ever since, for which we’re very thankful. The forecast calls for continued clearing over the next few days.
Our “weekend warrior” neighbors C., D. and five-year-old son Carson got stuck in their 4-wheel drive [...]
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