Had an interesting experience recently. I attended the Solo and Ensemble competition held at Waldon Middle school in Lake Orion. Grandson Elijah was playing his tuba with a piano accompanist to be judged by a music educator. It's him all alone showing his abilities. He received a 2nd division for his efforts and a medal. Many of us remember including myself participation in Solo and Ensemble, me with my clarinet in the early sixties, later Jonathan in high school playing the viola. This is a rite of passage for a young musician. As the grand father of the player, I felt quite proud of his prowess at his instrument. If he was nervous, it it did not show. The adjudicator was a Santa looking man with a booming voice who gave his students good advise and direction on their playing. He even got a smile out of Eli.
We all had a wonderful sunny and warm day yesterday. Residents here that never leave the building went outside to enjoy it. Shannon came and everybody had a pleasant afternoon. Today promises to be nice as well although not quite as warm.
Well, I am off to my treadmill for the morning
thats it
all for now
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