The past few weeks have held a lot of change for our humble home. Although it has not been the hottest summer on record for Boston (as far as I know) it has been rather warm. Kelly and I held out for a good month and a half before finally caving in and putting in our two small window AC units and turning them on. But that is not the only thing different.
The things you learn on the internet
I was reading through the most recent post by The Bloggess. This post was her announcement of the third leg of her book tour and there was much celebration in the comments from people who will get to see her at a reading. As usual, I scrolled on down and read through the comments because they’re often hilarious. Then I came to this one.
Summer Music Making
I haven’t been getting too many emails lately about other people having concerts this summer, so I’ve mostly been posting my own stuff. Lucky for you, I can now post an opportunity for you to get in on before the downbeat.
Gratuitous Dachshund Photos and Video
We may have mentioned before that dachshund stuff just seems to find its way to us. The same is true for dachshund photos. Below are some adorable dachshund photos that we’ve come across or had mailed to us recently.
My Kingdom For a Spring -or- Locked In
Yesterday was a long day. I worked a day shift and then got home in time to make myself some food, check out my new health insurance on the internet (thank you, Commonwealth Care!) and then get ready for my concert and leave to walk there. As I locked up the house I remember the distinct feeling that the deadbolt caught a little strangely when I locked it. More on that later.
We are marching to Bastille Day
On July 14th, Kelly and I headed to New Hampshire to join other family members at my sister’s place for a big family meal. And since I got to do a lot of the cooking, I had a grand old time.
Saturday July 21st, 2012 – 8:00pm Harvard Square – WAGNER, BARTÓK, & BRAHMS
Hi folks,
This is just a quick note to let you all know that I’m appearing with the Mercury Orchestra in their July 21st concert. I am appearing with members of The Seraphim Singers in the Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin. The program is:
Wagner Overture to Tannhäuser
Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin (complete)
Brahms Symphony No. 1 in c minor
Tickets are available online and at the door, though they’re $5 less if you buy them in advance. Don’t miss the chance to hear the Bartók performed. It’s rarely done and even more rarely done in complete form.
Hope to see you there.
~Kelly
New Hampshire Gift Shops and Other Scary Things
As you may have seen from Geoff’s post from the other day about Inappropriate Napping, we spent Thursday in New Hampshire with Geoff’s parents, sister, brother in law, and the kids. Before going out to dinner we went to a local gift shop aimed at the camping and antiquing tourists that come through the area. It was… an experience.
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This is why other drivers scare me
While on our way to visit my sister and her family in New Hampster, Kelly and I were unfortunate enough to be stuck behind a car that started driving a bit erratically. Then things really got crazy.
Free to a good home
Every so often as I’m browsing the job postings on Craig’s List I’ll pop over to the Free section and see just what little gems people are giving away. Sometimes people actually give away really good stuff. We got our wheelchair that way when Geoff was hurt and needed one.
Most of the time people post “Free Fill” or “Free Couch!!!!” Then there are posts like these. These are the interesting ones.
The Books are Taking Over... 