Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Report and update

So the concert on Sunday evening was spectacular. The stage at the Arts and Media Center was full--about fifty singers and a whole battery of percussion instruments for one of the contemporary pieces. The programming was imaginative and unusual but varied, the performance was impeccable and the facility looked and sounded great. It was very gratifying for me to sit there and watch this unfold. Most of the things the DCCC wanted to do have been accomplished. And there had been a show there last week--Young Peoples' Theater Guild--and there is one this week--DC Players "Charlie Brown." It is a real performance center. Even Fort Defiance Players will do their summer show there this year. I am very pleased indeed.

Gemzar infusion on Monday was uneventful--I had fewer effects than usual but continue to battle constipation. I know you have heard enough about this.

We have signed for the condo, it is ours now--some additional expense for a few months. And the deposit on the bathroom redo has been made and I urged them "full speed ahead." We actually bought a used wicker patio set for the screen porch already and are looking for the other furniture pieces that we will need.

And the decision has been made to list our house on April 5. That puts the pressure on to get the clean up/repairs done around here! At least the weather is cooperating for now--unless we get a late snow and freeze, it looks like an early spring that will play into our plans nicely. Keep hoping.

I have decided to write a series of "Taking Stock" postings. I want to reflect on our lives a bit--you are free to read or not. I will continue to report my treatment and progress as well.

Maestro, Maestro - verse 5-- and the last!

Maestro, Maestro, we salute you with a verse of "clap your hands."
Ave Verum, Mighty Fortress all 3 settings we intone.
Introit, detroit, descant, solo,
Camel songs sung Acapulco,
Flailing arms and sweating brow
To you dear Maestro we now bow.

Some references to pieces in our library here--and a couple inside jokes. We always referred to the final response as the "detroit" to parallel the Introit. A capella became Acapulco. And I never completed a rehearsal without sweating profusely.

7 comments:

  1. Once you choose hope, anything's possible. ~ Christopher Reeve

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  2. So glad you were able to enjoy the concert Sunday and that the Arts & Media Center has become what you've dreamed it to be! Maybe you could get Garth Brooks to come and perform there (ha ha - remember when I asked you if you knew him and you replied, "He's that guy with the cowboy hat and wire hanging out of his ear.") Have a great day!

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  3. Echoing what Carolyn said, so satisfying to see a dream realized! And I look forward to reading your reflections. Your writing is not only compelling, it is inspirational on many levels. Praying continues here.

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  4. You make a great performance critic. We felt we were right there with you! We will look forward to reading your reflections. E,J & S

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  5. Ernie on reading your constipation problems and bathroom remodel: Eugene Frerisksen used to say, "Call Thelma and tell her to sell the sh.thouse I lost my ass!". EFS

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  6. So glad you enjoyed the concert; like was said before I felt I was right there enjoying the music.
    We're seeing lots of crocuses and daffy-dills in our Anderson yard---not so many yet here in Kalamazoo. Hoping for great weather for your spruce-up projects and impending move. Shall I plant St Joseph in the yeard for you for a quick sale of the house?
    Sending smiles, hopes, and prayers for you and Emily in a continuous stream.

    P& J Bundy
    Ferland also used to call it Acapulco too!

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