Category Archives: Misc. Life

You Wouldn’t Think You’d Have to Put Up With Complaining Once You’re Dead, But…

Posted on February 3, 2009 by

…apparently those people can still find you.    I still get emails anytime anyone sees Mabel’s Dog Blog and writes a comment. There’s one post that seems to attract the attention of a bunch of wackos, and they insist on commenting … Continue reading →

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American Idol Review – So Far, Whatever

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

For some reason, I feel it’s my job to critique the American Idol process each season. I don’t know how I got that job, and no one has ever come to me and said – “it’s your job to critique … Continue reading →

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Good Day, Hard Day

Posted on January 18, 2009 by

Today… Woke up grumpy and stayed that way all day… Hard Went to breakfast at Good Stuff in Hermosa Beach; high 70’s at the beach, while much of the country was freezing … Good Rehearsed “Little Shop” for 4 hours … Good/Hard … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before…

Posted on January 16, 2009 by

…well, not really a storm, because that sounds bad. More like the “calm before things get much busier than normal.” That’s the way it is tonight. Starting tomorrow, and for the next two weeks… Teach 10 or so piano students; … Continue reading →

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The Music Zone

Posted on January 9, 2009 by

I had a brief phone call with a friend today, and he commented about musicians – he said it seems we just like doing it so much, that often the money (or lack of it) isn’t really the point. He’s … Continue reading →

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Between Classes Today…

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

…I was walking to get a sandwich, and I saw this little girl (see photo on left) crossing Palos Verdes Drive (a very busy road, for those who aren’t from around here). She had just run down the hill from … Continue reading →

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End of Year Oasis

Posted on December 30, 2008 by

This has been a stresssful year. That’s an understatement. And the stuff is going to continue for a few more months, in all likelihood. But I’m in the middle of what can only be called an oasis period. A little … Continue reading →

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