The Afghan That Ate My Blog

I've been blog silent for a long time.

I've got an excuse.

Really.

See, there was this afghan that ate my blog...

My beautiful niece Bethany was expecting her first child on April 26.

Being the loving aunt that I am, I began crocheting a baby afghan in October.

I worked on it.

I really did.

But Bethany's baby shower in early March crept up faster than the afghan's finish date.

Rather than blog, I got to work.

I'm not kidding when I say that every spare minute went to the construction of Baby Sammy's blankie.

I finished it the day before the shower:

Bethany liked it!

Someone else also showed up right on time.

Samuel Edward was born ON HIS DUE DATE last Sunday, April 26, 2009.

He's looking none too happy about it:

Daddy Tim has a way with his son:

Sweet newborn Sammy slumbers wearing the hat I also crocheted for him:

Less than a week after his birth, mommy and baby went to their first mothers group "with Sammy on the outside" as my niece would say:

Now you know the whole truth.

The afghan ate my blog, but my great nephew Sammy makes it all worth while!

New Grading System

In honor of the spectacular Executive Assistant to the Dean of the APU School of Music, Joy Oxley, who has been very careful to make sure the faculty has been informed and trained on the new grading system:


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Hang in there, Joy!

Opera In Hull

I'm looking forward to Long Beach Opera's next production, not only because I'm getting paid to be there, but because of the unique venue: the hull of the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

In the line up: "The Emperor of Atlantis" by Viktor Ullmann and "The Clever One" by Karl Orff.

I was unaware of composer Viktor Ullmann's tragic death:



I've not played either opera, and am looking forward to learning the music (did I mention I'm getting paid to play this?).

I'd better hit the practice room...

On The Mend

I got blind-sided by a cold last Friday.

Fortunately, I've been able to spend the time since in bed watching old movies.

I'm at my computer for the first time since illness struck, hoping that I feel this good at the end of the day.

I'll be back!

Air Force One At Long Beach Airport

Air Force One landed at Long Beach Airport this afternoon.

I missed it.

I was at APU teaching.

At least one family member got up close and personal with the president's ride however.

My brother Ken, Executive Assistant to the Airport Director, was thrilled to stand on the tarmac next to this impressive plane:

Meanwhile, Bob and I settle for a view of the Sikorskys thundering directly over our home as they shuttle their important passenger around the Southland.

Long Beach Airport: the airport of presidents!

It's a great place...and an interesting neighbor.

Almost Back

I'm almost back.

Really.

Meanwhile, check out pictures of the Long Beach Municipal Band Centennial Gala here.

Epic Fail

No, I haven't abandoned the blog.

Yes I have been busy.

I will try to post tomorrow, but there are no guarantees.

Sorry for the epic blog fail!