January 14, 2012
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When Ray and I rented our car, the woman behind the counter asked us where we were staying. I told her we had a vacation rental. “And what town is it in?” I looked down at my iPhone for the … Continue reading
January 13, 2012
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I have been ready to go on vacation. December is always a busy month for singers, but this year was even more busy because 1) I had rehearsals and performances from Thanksgiving through to several days after Epiphany, and 2) I had to write 5 grant applications before leaving!
June 13, 2011
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For as long as I can remember, I have looked forward to visits to Hawaii. When I was little, my mother and I would get on a plane to Honolulu almost every summer for family reunions. She and her four … Continue reading
April 25, 2011
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It little profits that an idle king, By this still hearth, among these barren crags, Matched with an agèd wife, I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race, That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me. … Continue reading
November 12, 2010
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For the last few days, I’ve been in Lancaster, PA rehearsing for Verdi’s Requiem with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. It has been quite an exciting experience, performing a such a substantial solo in such a touchstone piece. I’m enjoying every … Continue reading
August 5, 2010
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From Ghirardelli Square, I walked down to the waterfront, and took in the view of the C.A. Thayer, a three-masted schooner that is a part of the Maritime Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf. I spent the night on the C.A. Thayer … Continue reading
August 4, 2010
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Most people who grow up in a particular city have their own favorite spots that may not be a part of a tourist’s itinerary, but which nevertheless are places to which they return when they are no longer residents, but … Continue reading
August 3, 2010
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I grew up in San Francisco, and many of my high school friends still live in the area. Nowadays, they are scattered far and wide around the Bay Area, so they don’t get together very frequently…but when one of us … Continue reading
August 1, 2010
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I’ll make this brief, folks. While writing my last post, I realized that I’m a day behind, and if I don’t write something about yesterday now, I’ll be two days behind! Saturday morning, my dad and I said goodbye to … Continue reading
August 1, 2010
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Friday in Chico turned out to be all about the performing arts for me. My cousin is pretty active in the local drama groups, and he acts and directs a number of shows each year. He invited a few actors … Continue reading