Lake Wobegon

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Keith was up and gone when I woke up this morning. He was playing the flute part of a cantata at a church, as well as lots of other music during the service. Since he was playing a B-flat flugelhorn and flute music is in C, he had to transpose down a seventh – or up a step and down an octave. Stuff like that hurts my brain. He said it was a bit of a challenge reading all the ledger lines above the staff (where flute music likes to live) while transposing. I pointed out that no one asked me to just play it on the flute.

I started the day tutoring a friend’s 8th grade grandson in Algebra. I’m hoping it helps – he’s got skills, just needs a little help getting motivated and understanding how to use the math once it is figured out. Simple, right?

We went to the Lake Wobegon Brass Band’s Christmas concert this afternoon. They always put on a good show. They also always support Toys for Tots and there were a lot of toys around the theater and in the lobby. Their soprano cornet player is retiring after over 20 years with the band. They have asked Keith to play their next concert (March 1, 7, 8). He may be asked to stay on after that – exciting.

Jerry and Barbara sent a picture for shopping yesterday, but somehow, we didn’t get it. I have to include it today, because it is terrific (especially if you know their last name is Young).

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It’s time for our holly, jolly participation in the POTD! The theme of day nine is movies! Send me a picture of or inspired by movies – text or email – or [email protected] by 10pm December 9 and it will be in that day’s blog. If you want to remain anonymous, let me know – otherwise I will give you credit. You don’t have to play every day – any day or every day is fine! We will count down the days to Christmas together!

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Today’s music pictures are from Kristine, Jerry, Donna, Benjamin, Keith, and me