It has been a busy week, and it still is. I am 2/3's finished with my freelance batch. And my short break is almost over before I work again. But the reason I am behind is TWO dates this week! Ivan and I went to the Celtic Woman, Isle of Hope concert at the Morrison Center. I loved it! How can a person dance and leap while playing a violin? Long blonde hair flung back and forth while bowing energetic jig-type interludes? The four women singers were wonderful also. And the drums! Amazing! The concert was visually beautiful, and the music was wonderful. I'm with Tara, in loving everything Celtic!
Then last night, Ivan had his 30 seconds of glory--as part of the American legion, he helped march the flag in at the conclusion of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra's John Philip Sousa concert! The four American Legion members and their wives were given up front tickets for the event. It was very good. This was at the Morrison Center also.
We came early, and the weather was beautiful. I sat on a bench by the Boise River and worked on faeries while I was waiting. Some of the passersby appreciated my faeries. I have Elena busy making Hispanic faeries to give when we go to Minnesota.
School is fine. Winding down. We have a new student who is motivated and a gentleman. I would almost be willing to pay to work with him. It is nice to NOT be called bad names. But the kid who calls us bad name is on more medicine and not doing it now. It makes you wonder how much free will is involved--and how much of some people's behavior, especially those with special needs, is beyond their control. I only know the answers aren't as simple as we would like to believe.
It's getting really, really close to Erin's end of mission date. We fly out to get her on May 28th.
I
through
blue
sky
fly
to
you.
Why?
Sweet
Love,
Feet
Move
So
Slow.
A Spanish teacher at BYU gave us that 14-word sonnet. It's the only thing I retained from the Spanish class.
I am trying to memorize poetry in my spare moments. I am reading a book on literary terms and studying poems again. It is a love. I just finished memorizing "The Windhover" by Gerard Manley Hopkins. I love many of his poems. Poetry lifts my spirits.
I've done nearly nothing outside. Spring happens without me. Sigh.
Then last night, Ivan had his 30 seconds of glory--as part of the American legion, he helped march the flag in at the conclusion of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra's John Philip Sousa concert! The four American Legion members and their wives were given up front tickets for the event. It was very good. This was at the Morrison Center also.
We came early, and the weather was beautiful. I sat on a bench by the Boise River and worked on faeries while I was waiting. Some of the passersby appreciated my faeries. I have Elena busy making Hispanic faeries to give when we go to Minnesota.
School is fine. Winding down. We have a new student who is motivated and a gentleman. I would almost be willing to pay to work with him. It is nice to NOT be called bad names. But the kid who calls us bad name is on more medicine and not doing it now. It makes you wonder how much free will is involved--and how much of some people's behavior, especially those with special needs, is beyond their control. I only know the answers aren't as simple as we would like to believe.
It's getting really, really close to Erin's end of mission date. We fly out to get her on May 28th.
I
through
blue
sky
fly
to
you.
Why?
Sweet
Love,
Feet
Move
So
Slow.
A Spanish teacher at BYU gave us that 14-word sonnet. It's the only thing I retained from the Spanish class.
I am trying to memorize poetry in my spare moments. I am reading a book on literary terms and studying poems again. It is a love. I just finished memorizing "The Windhover" by Gerard Manley Hopkins. I love many of his poems. Poetry lifts my spirits.
I've done nearly nothing outside. Spring happens without me. Sigh.
Comments
Elena wrote:
2009-05-17 15:40:52
Spring will happen with or with out us. Fun dates. Are they really playing while they leap or is it a recording? I mailed 24 faeries--12 guys and 12 girls--yesterday. Didn't have acorns large enough for caps for the guys. Hope you do.
Tara wrote:
2009-05-17 16:09:04
I love Celtic Woman. A couple of their concerts are on DVD - and very enjoyable to watch. I totally love the drummers... I'm glad you got to see them.
What is it about the whole Celtic thing that has such appeal so you think?
Lou Ann wrote:
2009-05-17 21:37:01
It's just a good culture??? lively music, cool knots, good use of legs? I think you know far more about the culture than I do, but I like all I know about it.
Lou Ann wrote:
2009-05-17 21:59:15
And thank you, thank you! for the faeries. I suspect I will acorn hats that fit.