New York

Megabus.com had $13 one way fare from Baltimore to NY. Had to take advantage of this deal and visit friends in the Big Apple.

I had posted this from my mobile. Interesting photo it chose to upload. Certainly wasn't the one I originally sent. These little guys run around loose in Miami.

Back to School Recital

SMA had their "Back to School" recital today. I played two easy pieces and managed not to flub. There must have been about 70 people in the audience. Maybe I'm finally getting used to playing in public.

Boring stats:
Cello Practice Weeks 41 - 43
Bow exercises 9
Thumb 2
Trill 2
Vibrato 2
Bach Minuets 4
Breval 1
Piano practice 3

I'll be out of town from 8/23 to 9/11. First to Baltimore and New York City, then back to Miami for one day before I run off to Bulgaria with hubby for a week.

Call

Received a call this afternoon from a friend who had "found" a cockatiel in their front yard.
So now we are the proud owners of a cinnamon pearl cockatiel.

Jazz Concert

Friends took me to a Jazz Concert of "Return to Forever" 25th Reunion of
Al DiMeola (guitar), Stanley Clark (bass), Chic Corea (keyboard), and Lenny White (drum).

Sad to say, I was probably the only person in the audience who did not know who these guys were. I will be visiting YouTube to find out more about these famous jazz musicians.
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31-Jul-08 Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL SET 1 Opening Prayer Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy Vulcan Worlds The Sorceress Song To The Pharoah Kings SET 2 No Mystery Summer Night The Romantic Warrior Encores Duel Of The Jester And The Tyrant