Mercoledì.

Still dark here, but it will light up over the next half hour. Then I will go to work with my violin and my very big bag full of music.

My violin. You'll have to
imagine my very big bag
full of music. Sorry about
that.

I get to work early so that I can spend at least half an hour warming up. I start with long bows and getting the first finger of my left hand in tune. An old violinist saying is, "Use long bows and you'll sound like a professional." I've found this to be really true and, when my students arrive, I make them do a few long bows.

I haven't touched my double bass for a few days, but I'll try to put that right today. Today is a short day at work, so I do have time.

The new heater is working really well. Hey, I'm warm! I've had my coffee, so it is now time to do my last chores before heading off in my Note.

I never feel alone in the half hour plus that it takes me to drive to work because there is a lady who talks to me in Japanese. It was nice of Nissan to think of this little bonus. When she talks, I reply in English like I understand her. Hey, it doesn't take much to be friendly.

Well, that's it from me.

Ciao tutti.