How is everyone's summer going?
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Wow, @jon-nyc that's a lot! Also, @bernard that's a lot too, albeit a different "a lot."
Unlike last summer, I have not traveled this summer (I have a conference trip coming up but it's short), so this summer has felt very relaxed. I really, really needed that! I've done a fair amount of work, mostly on research projects (and very little admin, yay!). But unlike during the academic year, I'm not working on weekends, I don't go in super early and I don't stay late. Wow, it's almost like having work/life balance!
And I have filled all that extra time with piano, which makes me very happy! I've worked on a ton of new music, and just today, my cellist friend and his (professional) violinist girlfriend came over and we did some music together.
And it was amazing. There is nothing like playing with a highly experienced musician by your side. It makes me feel so relaxed and is a huge confidence boost! It's like standing on the absolute most rock solid foundation and knowing that, because of the foundation, you will be able to jump so high you'll touch the stars.
It was absolutely glorious.
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Idyllic, thank you.
Been dragging the trailer all over Ohio, seeking out all of the weird and wonderful roadside attractions tucked in amongst the corn.
Last weekend was Ohio caverns - the largest in Ohio. Stunning!
Also prowled a couple of antique malls and visited the highest point in Ohio!
Right now I’m sitting on the shore of a nice lake in North Lawrence, admiring the view and looking up the birds I see.
Two weeks until my two week road trip to Mt. Rushmore with my oldest friend. Should be epic!
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Whine, whine, and whine about continued eye trouble.
The meds keep me inactive and maintain a bad attitude.
Went to Princeton to see Bob's ailing brother. While there I attended a folk harp festival and workshops. Think I learned the folk harp is not for me. -
Whine, whine, and whine about continued eye trouble.
The meds keep me inactive and maintain a bad attitude.
Went to Princeton to see Bob's ailing brother. While there I attended a folk harp festival and workshops. Think I learned the folk harp is not for me. -
Think I learned the folk harp is not for me.
How about kanklės, a Baltic box zither instrument that's a popular folk instrument in Lithuania? I could pronounce you an honorary Lithuanian to make it official.
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Hot, cold, wet, dry, smoky, clear... Just finished Lollapalooza weekend in the neighborhood - lots of road and park closures for locals, but it seems like was a great event even with all the mud! Some filming in the neighborhood - I look at the amount of set up and people involved guessing it is all for a few seconds or minutes of screen time.
But yes, summer in the city is a great experience!
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I posted about my summer about 12 hrs ago. Lol.
I can safely say this has been and continues to be one of the best, most interesting, and satisfying summers in my life.
Honestly, the only summer I remember as being better was the summer after I graduated from high school.
I spent that summer at my parents' house. It was the first summer I didn't get a job since getting a work permit in
New York when I was 16.I didn't stress about it because I was starting at UF in the fall.
I spent my most memorable time that summer hanging out with one of the friends I had since I was 3 and his cousin.
The 3 of us explored the woods and went camping.
We were '70's kids. Lol.
It was a sublime summer.
This summer at 58 I have reached the goal of at least a humble version of the "American dream."
It's by no means the only blessing I've had in my life but it ranks up near the top.
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I posted about my summer about 12 hrs ago. Lol.
I can safely say this has been and continues to be one of the best, most interesting, and satisfying summers in my life.
Honestly, the only summer I remember as being better was the summer after I graduated from high school.
I spent that summer at my parents' house. It was the first summer I didn't get a job since getting a work permit in
New York when I was 16.I didn't stress about it because I was starting at UF in the fall.
I spent my most memorable time that summer hanging out with one of the friends I had since I was 3 and his cousin.
The 3 of us explored the woods and went camping.
We were '70's kids. Lol.
It was a sublime summer.
This summer at 58 I have reached the goal of at least a humble version of the "American dream."
It's by no means the only blessing I've had in my life but it ranks up near the top.
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Got new curtains for the bay window. Finally got the herb garden in. Paid someone to redesign my website, which now looks great. Practicing for two recital programs. Still riding the bike at least twice a week (not enough.). Wrapping up a new CD/vinyl release for September. Hunting for a smaller piano.
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Did some volunteer work with our library - thinking of exploring the culinary arts as I think both I and my spouse are becoming bored with my menus. I've been trying to procure an appointment with a cardiologist as my running has dramatically slowed and just had a friend pass from a cardiac event while running. My physician retired - and it's taken over a year to get a new pcp. I have an appointment in late September. I want to accelerate some of the deaccessioning of "stuff". No trips though we'll be on a mini-vacation next week where we visit some local things that we haven't done in a while.
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Did some volunteer work with our library - thinking of exploring the culinary arts as I think both I and my spouse are becoming bored with my menus. I've been trying to procure an appointment with a cardiologist as my running has dramatically slowed and just had a friend pass from a cardiac event while running. My physician retired - and it's taken over a year to get a new pcp. I have an appointment in late September. I want to accelerate some of the deaccessioning of "stuff". No trips though we'll be on a mini-vacation next week where we visit some local things that we haven't done in a while.
@kluurs I'm sorry to hear about your concerns. Hopefully it's nothing to worry about, but you're smart to get it checked out.
My physician retired - and it's taken over a year to get a new pcp.
That is the worst! Sadly, I can relate. When we first moved here, it took forever to establish care, and I finally found someone I liked, and had some things scheduled, and she left the practice. I got kicked out the system and had to re-establish care from zero. Fortunately, I was able to get some specialists for some things and that helped to keep my prescriptions current, but it took two years to get things back on track with a PCP. It was so frustrating.
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Did some volunteer work with our library - thinking of exploring the culinary arts as I think both I and my spouse are becoming bored with my menus. I've been trying to procure an appointment with a cardiologist as my running has dramatically slowed and just had a friend pass from a cardiac event while running. My physician retired - and it's taken over a year to get a new pcp. I have an appointment in late September. I want to accelerate some of the deaccessioning of "stuff". No trips though we'll be on a mini-vacation next week where we visit some local things that we haven't done in a while.
@kluurs Sorry about your physician problem. I had one like it…had a pcp I really liked but he got convicted for steering patients to one lab. I don’t know if he avoided jail, but he gave up his practice. I am with the guy who took his place, but I don’t like him nearly as well.
Anyway, do get checked out, and hope all is OK
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Joe, Do you mind posting your website? I've wanted to hear your recordings and learn more about your career for a long time.
@Daniel Website is josephkubera.com. Thanks for asking.
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