Circumstantial Pomposity

A few shots from Sam's big day. Number 1 graduate boy. Winner of awards and super good kid.

Styling and Filing

Suzy did a great job helping us incorporate the filing cabinet into the scheme of the nursery. Aren't the stickers just the coolest. She made them on the computer from the pattern on the crib things.

Build It and He Better Come Quick

Take a look around Pearce's room. The place is ready for the boy to show up any time now. We are so ready for the next phase of no sleep and a cute gurgly baby that sleeps alot except when he doesn't. It is now P - 23.

FRIIIIIIIIIIIIIDAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, there are ten more school days to go. We are almost done. I cannot wait. Running head long into the unknown is definitely a way to learn how much faith one has.

On to much more fun things. We are at P-27 and counting. The anticipation is killing me and I think Kristi is a little more ready than I am. She had a shower at work tonight. I can't wait to see what the little guy hauled in this time.

I have been much better about the practicing of late. (for all of a week) I worked on a couple of scales and then worked on Telemann's Sonata #1 in G major. I like that one. Actually all of the sonatas in that collection are less intimidating for me than the Bach Cello Suites. They are easier.

Speaking of easier. I have found something the doesn't inspire me at all. Daniel Demoivre Suite 1 C major. It is a solo cello thing but it is not technically challenging at all. We'll just have to see how that collection goes. I feel that they may be some of the first pieces Pearce may learn.

Back to the Telemann piece. I have made it through the Vivace. I have all the notes down. Now, I just need to make them sound as well as I can with my poor cello. Most of my mangling tonight came from being tired and my arms and fingers being out of shape. The strength is coming back and endurance grows. I wish Randy were nearer or I lived in Rome where I could get some decent accompaniment. Either/Or will come to pass soon enough.

30 Days to P-Day

Well, I guess it is obvious that we are ready for the little guy to make his appearance on the scene. We are putting together our delivery bags. We've got to put the car seat in the way back of Queenie (the QX4). We went and had our tour of the hospital Tuesday.

Today, I woke up and didn't practice. I really didn't mind. I slept in when Kristi said she wasn't going to go in to work today. I will not go two days without working out on the cello. I have, however, been expanding my repertoire exponentially. I have found two new sites with links to free sheet music. I even found the sheet music Apocalyptica plays. Battery is dying must go now.

Life's a Bit Stringy These Days

I don't know if I told y'all about my trip to the luthier's. That is the folks that make and repair string instruments. The first words out of the fella's mouth were does someone actually play that thing. Of course I said "I do" Well, he said it would need a new bridge (not a surprise). The thing bends like a shepherds crook. Kristi just told me that I have told you about this so I'll stop. (see March 28)

Well, anyhoo. I am just begining to practice again. (I still haven't gotten the bridge or fingerboard done.) I am going to try to take it seriously this time. I am spending plenty of time on the scales. I am also working through Rosenmuller Studentmusic. It's not very technical but it gives me a work out. Once I get used to an hour at a time I'll move on to more tougher stuff.

I am looking at the Diran Alexanian Cello Technique. Its an interesting read and alot of work. Off I go.