Balkan Camp

The cousins have convinced us to join them for Balkan Camp this year at Iroquois Springs, NY in August. Sounds like fun! I've never gone to camp before and this year I'll get to go to TWO.

Oklahoma, Redux

Teacher needed a confident violinist for Oklahoma so we managed to strong arm my hubby into helping out. Since Earl will have to go to rehearsals, etc., I thought maybe I should sign up to play also. Teach went over the options with me: cello, guitar, banjo, etc. Finally decided on viola II. I should be able to hide well in that position.

The Ugly Duckling - Phase V

The pianist spoke to me before class and wondered if I would be *disappointed* if we didn't play the piece. I'm good. Teacher was preoccupied with getting a group together for Oklahoma, fine-tuning a piano duet, and our Corelli Sonata; I didn't remind him of his threat.

The Ugly Duckling - Phase IV

Not looking good folks. The pianist is playing very slowly and still can't play the last few measures. Next week is the final rehearsal. I told teacher on the side that I didn't have a good feeling about this.

Bad News

Last night I experienced a toothache ... not sure what caused it ... the beef jerky or the tostitos. Took some aspirin and it was still aching in the morning, so thought I'd better ring up the dentist. Dentist took some x-rays; she didn't see anything wrong. However, she noted that I had some "pockets" in my gums and I should come back for some "deep cleaning". That does not sound good and I'm betting it's expensive. This procedure is also scheduled for the day before I have to take the Florida Certificated Teacher Exam for Math and English. Lovely.