“Reach for the Stars” North Texas is not exactly known for its sandy beaches. And, today started with a 5:45 am call for Resounding Harmony as we were lucky to have a spot to sing on a local morning TV show to help promote our concert this weekend. Then I had to teach and then go to the dermatologist. With the way today played out, there was no time or energy to go hunting for sand. This little cactus pictured…
“Oh to Have the Life of the Cat” The cat is the only one around here right now who seems to have time to relax. Between summer school and several concerts in the next two weeks, I barely have time to check my calendar to figure out where I am supposed to be next let alone to have even a minute to relax. This spot on the back of the arm chair in our bedroom is the cat’s favorite spot….
“Hands” For whatever reason, I had a hard time with today’s photo. You would think that photographing “two” would be a simple task; our lives are filled with things that come in twos. I just was not thrilled with anything that crossed my mind. When I thought about photographing two pennies as my two cents worth, I realized that I had better just be happy with something before sarcasm completely took over. I resorted to quotes for a little…
“Birthday Boy and His Book” Though today was Weber’s birthday, there wasn’t much celebrating around here. He is not much of a party guy. Brooke made a small cake – orange spice with fig jam between the layers and we went out to our favorite Italian dive restaurant for dinner. The birthday gifts were equally as low key. I did find a copy of The Gospel According to Peanuts, a book that he had had previously that went missing.
‘Still Playing!” I credit Pac-Man with my success as an undergraduate student. It was my stress release, my therapy, my exercise, my entertainment. I was addicted and this addiction served me well. Almost every night after practicing clarinet and piano for four hours, I would head to the Mr. Gatti’s Pizza across the street from the music building and play a quarter’s worth of Pac-Man. That sounds reasonable, right? Well, it really wasn’t. I could play for several hours on…
“Nuns on the Bus” I thought everyone knew about the nuns on the bus, but apparently I was wrong. Weber and I had dinner with the rest of our family last night and shared that we had been to see the nuns on the bus as they travelled through Dallas yesterday afternoon. They all looked at us and said “Who?” That is when I realized that we watched way too much liberal TV during the last election. MSNBC was all…
“Hope, Peace and Love” This is the bell tower at the Cathedral of Hope taken through a window from the Dallas Peace Chapel. On the first Friday of each month, I play for a Taize service at the Peace Chapel. It is a beautiful space in which to play as well as to just be. I love playing for this service; even though I have to pay close attention because of my responsibilities as a musician, I am always…
“Reflecting On A Ducky Day” Weber, Brooke and I went out for Greek food tonight. It was delicious. We then headed to the park so that I could take the day’s picture – a sunset reflected in water. We have had rain off and on today, but it was clear this evening. Unfortunately, the sunset was nothing spectacular. I was distracted by all of the cute ducklings strolling around the park. This little guy captured not only my attention, but…
“Lunchtime Wimp” I am a wimp . . . and this is my lunch. I am teaching Summer I this year and today was the first day of school. I have classes from 9:40-11:40 and 11:50-1:50/ Last night I was whining about the fact that I have no time for lunch. When I got up this morning, I found these “power” muffins that Brooks had made for me. They are full of oatmeal, oat bran, flaxseed and blueberries all…
“The Daily Grind” Weber’s dad was an attorney for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. This pencil sharpener, which is probably nearly as old as I am, sat on his desk at work. It now sits on ours at home. This is a great pencil sharpener! It’s sturdy and its little knob on the handle is real wood! There is no plastic or parts to burn out on this. And, its opening is big enough for Weber’s “My First Ticonderoga” pencil –…