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Toto, We're HOME!

OK, here it goes.....pictures of the new abode.

Front of the house - in case you couldn't tell:

Knock Knock....who's there:


Entryway -- Finally a wall for the collection. And MGM, you'll be glad to know that the precious moments have not been unpacked and the Christensen figures have taken their place in the curio cabinet:

View of living room from the dining area:

Looking from the living room into the dining area:

Kitchen - and yes I'm actually using the kitchen:

Hallway....looks longer than it is, but I guess in reality it is long compared to the other hallway I had. At the end of the hall is the entrance to the master bedroom:

First bedroom/music room/library:

Guest bedroom - sure hope someone comes to visit me....hint hint:

OK, MGM - you might wanna brace yourself for the next room - yes, that's right -- the bathroom! You thought it was Disneyfied before - behold the Disneydom now:







Master Bedroom.... ah, finally a master bedroom that feels like a master bedroom:

Looking in from the doorway:

Looking towards the door into the hallway:


Sliding glass door leading to patio:

Looking towards the master bath and walk in closet.... closet door is shut because, well - I think you know why.


Close up of stencil work:

Backyard/patio - imagine the fun barbecues that could take place.... If only someone would visit me! And there is actually grass, you just can't tell from the picture. And this is only about 1/4 of the yard. The rest is on the other side of the house and beyond the juniper bushes.



View from the front:


The princess seems to have adapted very well to her new castle.

This One's For You.....

Dear TBD, here are some pics that I took especially for you! I don't think I need to give you any explanation - the pictures speak for themselves.

ENJOY!!!!!!

Here are pictures of our late night guests..... We musicians throw such great parties that anyone or anything will do whatever it takes to get in...even hang on the side of the house. This little critter is up right under the roof of the deck holding on as there is nowhere for him to go.

And then finally we took the soiree inside and the critter got down onto the railing and spied on us through the window.

Play flute every day for 10 minutes.

My new goal. No, it isn't lofty or terribly inspiring, but I figure if I post about it, I'll HAVE to practice every day because The World is Watching.
And expecting my next platinum album and 15th debut performance at Carnegie Hall.
I wish there was some way to play with other musicians ONLINE in real time. No pressures, mistakes okay, stopping to laugh in the middle of a phrase....belching because you've been gulping air....all fair game. Even belching just because YOU CAN is fine.
Not that any one I know would do anything like that.
Anyway, I need to practice ALSO staying ON TASK....So....
I'm posting today that I practiced technique exercises for 15 minutes. It was a very long 15 minutes and I have to admit I thought it would never end. And, instead of increasing the time tomorrow, I'm going to tell myself that I only have to practice for 10 minutes.
Counter productive? Not for me. In my quest to LOVE playing again, I've need to be flexible in my routine. I must HAVE a routine, but I don't want Miss. Fluteteacherfromhell yelling at me in my brain that I'm lazy and should keep playing for 3 hours. YES, I know THAT would be better than 10 or 15 minutes, but for NOW, 10 or 15 minutes is enough.
For now.
My goal IS to increase my time, but only if I'm ENJOYING it. I feel too often classical musicians are forced to be PERFECT and take all abusive external and internal thoughts FOR THE SAKE OF THE MUSIC. Well, scroo that. Yes, scroo that. I've been doing it that way for 30 years and it has burned me out. I'm trying something new. Will it work? Hellidunno.
For today, I've achieved my mission. Now, I'm on to MORE FUN and whimsy.
If none of this made sense, bite me Miss Fluteteacherfromhell, I don't need you badgering me any more. Go home and soak your head.
Yeah, maybe I'll post some pics later.

Ta Ta Chickens.

Do you know where it is SET, my dear? In a BROTHEL!

Oh my GOSH, it is such a culture shock to be BACK after touring with that rock band around the world. I swear I'll have jet lag for a least a MONTH. Anyway, I thought I'd begin to post a few items I harvested whilst abroad. My only thought was of the anesthetic prosthetic aesthetic value of each luxurious piece. With each post, I'm sure you can see each treasure speaks volumes of my artistic tastes:

For the brothel:


For the brothel at night:


The haute art was also gleaned during my precious few moments away from my fans.
I'm just WIPED OUT with exhaustion. I'll post more later. TA TA chickens.

Is it getting hot here or is it just me?

Alas, a lot of time has past - feels as if it's been years, and yet it's only been weeks since I last blogged. This will be short and sweet..... here are some pics from the deck. I hope you enjoy the view as much as I have been enjoying...NO, WAIT -- let's do this in order. FIRST, the move....

Here is the Princess in her royal carriage carrying her from her old castle to her new castle.


The Navajo Bridge - opened in January 1929 - was the first direct highway route between Arizona and Utah across the Colorado River. The original bridge (left) is now closed to traffic, but it open for people to walk on. A second bridge (you can see a small portion of it on the right side of the photo), was built to handle the newer heavier vehicles. It was built to look identical to the original.


A bridge with a view - looking down on the Colorado River:

FINALLY, we're here! This is the view that I enjoy every day from the deck. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

And now for the Paradisaical backyard of the big bro!

I'll Have My Cake and Eat it TOO!

TBD, thank you for the birthday wishes.  I ate so much I'm surprised I didn't POP!  Here is the lovely cake (the name has been removed to protect the innocent...that would be me)

And the beautiful flowers....

Now, for something completely different..... REEDS.   Yes, I, IB am a double reed God and have created reeds.  Behold the beauty of the double reeds:

And, let us not forget the hours spent on making the bridal shower cookies.  Sorry you can't partake of the delectable delights - perhaps your friend will eventually send you some.  In the meantime, please know that these were a big hit and tasted, uhm, how shall one say DELICIOUS!