A departed friend…

The day after Charlie arrived home (bearing gifts – I’m pleased to say), it was Sunday and I went out for a jog as we were up early because we were eating at Bill’s for lunch. I hadn’t gone very far when I saw a cat lying in the middle of the [...]

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Ladies night

Laura and I had a great night out. We travelled by taxi and met up with some other friends, had something to eat and hit the night spots. It seems like years since I danced the night away. I drank too much and felt awful the next morning but it was worth [...]

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All by myself

Charlie has gone off to his conference. The house seems so quiet without him – not that he makes that much noise. It’s strange being on my own again. I’ve got ahead with my preparation and reading. Laura and Dan have invited me over for the evening and Laura and I are [...]

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Some good news

After playing at the hotel this Monday I came home a little earlier than usual because there was no one left in the bar to play to except for Arthur. We both agreed that we deserved an early night. Charlie wasn’t here when I got in, but he left me a note to say [...]

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It was okay after all

I’m so tired today after the Hunter’s party. My playing went down very well and I got quite a few compliments.  Perhaps I’ll pick up some more work because of it. I managed to eat some of the goodies when I had a break, but stuck to non-alcoholic drinks. Charlie says that’s [...]

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Stage Fright!

I’m getting myself mentally prepared for playing for Mr. and Mrs. Hunter’s party on Saturday. I’m dreading it and looking forward to it at the same time. All of the tunes I want to play fit in with her ides and she’s pleased. When I went to see her the weather was [...]

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Recharged

We had a great weekend! The weather was cold but sunny, autumn/fall has certainly arrived and the colours were really beautiful. Charlie was right, we needed some ‘us’ time and with no one around at all that is certainly what we got. We got back late on Monday morning ready to face [...]

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we’re off!

I’m busy sorting out the warmest clothes that I can for our weekend at the cabin. Charlie is picking me up after dance on Saturday and we’ll head straight off for the hills! As neither of us have anything on this particular Monday morning we can stay Sunday night too and return home [...]

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It’s all coming together…

I’m finally getting used to dancing again. After the first session I ached all over and could barely walk the next day. Charlie thought it was hilarious, he’s considering me tottering around full of aches and pains as a glimpse of the future. Lydia might look small and sweet but she’s a [...]

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Star pupil

Jess’s piano lessons are going very well though I can tell she doesn’t do much practising. I was very careful to explain to her from the beginning that the hour assigned to piano is just that and I am her teacher during that hour. I expect very hard work from my pupils (I [...]

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