Getting ready

Today is a day of anticipation and preparation. We have a concert weekend coming up. Last night was our first rehearsal with the musicians that are accompanying us - a pianist, a string quartet and a soprano soloist. It was a rough rehearsal, as such first times usually are. Tonight is our dress rehearsal, which should go better.

We are also preparing for the visit of my nephew, Daniel, and his friend, Andy, who are visiting from Chicago. They will arrive Saturday afternoon, attend our concert that evening, spend the night with us, go to church with us in Guilford, and head back to Boston Sunday afternoon. Their visit involves getting a couple of bedrooms ready that have not recently seen guests. 

We thought earlier in the week that we would be getting ready for the big snow storm that will hit D.C. and NYC tomorrow. But now it looks like we might dodge that. 

Meanwhile, it is cold. I'm running the stove hot. It makes a beautiful sight. 

         Fire in the wood stove