Technically, winter doesn't officially begin until December 21. Although this is still autumn, the world outside my window is grey and dreary. The burst of colors brought on by changing leaves left us weeks ago. The blisters on my thumb from raking leaves have already healed. Daylight is short, the sky is overcast, and the... Continue Reading →
For Christmastime
I have a sad sort of confession to make. I really am not fond of most Christmas music. In years past, when I played in large music ensembles, the rehearsals of music for Christmas started several weeks before the scheduled concert. My ears got their fill of yuletide melodies long before December ever came around.... Continue Reading →
Something Old, Something New
Trying new things is easier for some people than others. Everyone should have that friend that encourages you to “go for it” and try something you haven’t done before. Sometimes that same friend is the person who has lost forty pairs of sunglasses and can’t find their car keys. Still, those of us who are... Continue Reading →