Children grow up way too fast.  Hot Rod had his last orchestra concert of the year, and it is unbelievable what these children have learned in one year.  They can actually play different notes and rhythms than other sections of the orchestra.  And they play their pieces very well I might add. The orchestra consists […]

Sweet Mother of Pearl.  It is the first of November, and the beginning orchestra students in the Pearce High School attendance area have already given a concert.  Let it be known – they did a mighty fine job.  So glad Hot Rod is playing the cello – he got to sit on the front row, […]

Hot Rod entered sixth grade this year.  Sweet Mother of Pearl – Where did the time go?  There are mixed feelings I can not put into words.  I miss the little boy, but enjoy the maturing young lad.  Do you understand?  It is complicated. Did I get his picture on the first day of school? […]

Dear friend Jorene – the one I have known almost all my life – invited me to a rehearsal of the Ft. Worth Symphony. Seems she is a donor, and donors are invited to attend a rehearsal.  Did you know this could be done?  And It was so much fun. First things first.  I had […]