Well, almost Cincinnati. My flight was cancelled, and, after a few hours at the airport, I decided to rent a hotel room, where I am enjoying a cozy evening, resting up, working, waiting for my morning flight. My mother is in the hospital, and it is frustrating not being able to get there any faster. I did consider a bus (finding air travel so wearying these days), but it was a 25-hour trip from Cape Cod, and I just couldn't stand the thought of it. This trip will probably be over 30 hours--if my two flights and the 3-hour Philadelphia layover go well.
I will miss practicing for a few days, perhaps a week, perhaps longer. I will also miss the Denise Djoric cello concert that I was so looking forward to seeing, and reviewing. Fortunately, my dear friend and fellow cellist, Barbara, has agreed to write the review. Thank you! Hope you enjoy the concert.
I had to cancel a fiddle session, miss an early music session, and forgo a day in the string shop, where I work occasionally. Fortunately, my main work is portable, if not music-related.
I am looking forward to seeing my mother and sister and being of some help in Cincinnati. Everyone I have talked to about this trip, and most of the people I have encountered along the way, have been so wonderfully supportive and helpful. It warms those cockles of my heart! Thank you!
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So sorry to year that your mom is ill. Best wishes to her for a very speedy recovery.
Being away from of your cello will make you want to practice even harder when you return home. Have a safe trip.
Hi Donna,
Thanks so much for your good wishes. My mother is feeling a little better, but it looks like recovery will take some time.
My teacher once suggested I play the cello mentally, in preparation for playing outloud and/or as a means of working on memory issues. The first plane ride here was so loud that I actually sang a piece softly while air bowing and fingering. I did it mainly to pass the time. It takes a lot of concentration, but I am sure it is good for memory work. It would be nice to have a small travel cello device.
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