Last night we went to our son's String Fest concert. They did a great job, and I had fun listening to the progress from the first year students, to the 2nd and 3rd year, to the Jr. High and High School. As expected, the tone quality and caliber of play increased as the students matured. It was interesting to note, that as the students playing improved, the number of students on stage decreased.
I was reminded of how with our first stories, all the components were there, but they just weren't fine tuned, but as we continue writing, our work improves The quality improves as we apply all the new things we have learned.
Then we work on revisions, tightening our work even more, until only the best quality remains, the same way these students practice and work until their performance is the best it can be.
What have you seen that reminds you of the growth in your writing? Hope you all have a great, sunny weekend, and Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's!
Showing posts with label Concert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concert. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
What a Trip!
Sorry for being absent yesterday, but after getting in at 2AM, I didn't have time to get a post up before work.
Christmas here was wonderful. We had a great time with family and friends, and everyone truly seemed to enjoy the gifts the received. (I love the robe I got, and can't wait to play the White Knight Chronicles game hubby got me. He also surprised me with Christian Kane's House Rules CD. My Zune will be updated and I can listen through the sound system with my new dock. And the Colt's wear I got will be making an appearance this weekend.)
Sunday we went to Albany to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Each year I wonder what they will do to make the show bigger and better than the year before, and each year I am amazed. It truly is an awesome show. (We find sitting towards the back is the best seats so you see the show and aren't in the show!-- this also allows for less expensive tickets, too!)
I really enjoyed the changes to this years show. There were a few new songs, as one of the usual singers wasn't there. While I enjoyed hearing the other songs, I really missed hearing him sing.
The drive home was a bit challenging. It was snowing in sheets (yeah, I know- I never saw it do that before either). Our usual 2 to 2 1/2 hour trip turned out to be about 3 hours (not so bad, but when you roll in at 2 AM and have to get up for work at 7...) Normally I would have slept most of the trip home, but I wanted to be an extra set of eyes while hubby drove.
If you get a chance, check out TSO (you probably know their two most famous songs- Christmas Eve Sarajevo (the one that started it all when they were Savatage) and Wizards in Winter (the one made famous with the commercial with the house lights)).
Hope you all had a great Christmas. I'll be posting a breakfast recipe on Thursday (I used if for Christmas)- thought you might want to try it for New Years!
Christmas here was wonderful. We had a great time with family and friends, and everyone truly seemed to enjoy the gifts the received. (I love the robe I got, and can't wait to play the White Knight Chronicles game hubby got me. He also surprised me with Christian Kane's House Rules CD. My Zune will be updated and I can listen through the sound system with my new dock. And the Colt's wear I got will be making an appearance this weekend.)
Sunday we went to Albany to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Each year I wonder what they will do to make the show bigger and better than the year before, and each year I am amazed. It truly is an awesome show. (We find sitting towards the back is the best seats so you see the show and aren't in the show!-- this also allows for less expensive tickets, too!)
I really enjoyed the changes to this years show. There were a few new songs, as one of the usual singers wasn't there. While I enjoyed hearing the other songs, I really missed hearing him sing.
The drive home was a bit challenging. It was snowing in sheets (yeah, I know- I never saw it do that before either). Our usual 2 to 2 1/2 hour trip turned out to be about 3 hours (not so bad, but when you roll in at 2 AM and have to get up for work at 7...) Normally I would have slept most of the trip home, but I wanted to be an extra set of eyes while hubby drove.
If you get a chance, check out TSO (you probably know their two most famous songs- Christmas Eve Sarajevo (the one that started it all when they were Savatage) and Wizards in Winter (the one made famous with the commercial with the house lights)).
Hope you all had a great Christmas. I'll be posting a breakfast recipe on Thursday (I used if for Christmas)- thought you might want to try it for New Years!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wrapping it up!
Well, if you are like me this year, you still have Christmas shopping to finish and all your wrapping to do (I cannot believe how time got away from me this year!)
Tomorrow begins the first of multiple family Christmas gatherings that will take us into the final one on New Year's Day. I really like the way we stretch it out so long-- savoring our time with each other.
Sunday we are off to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert. They are absolutely wonderful, and I can't wait to see what they've added to the show this year. They usually play the entire first album (with a narrator), then add in songs from their other albums in the second half. It is really cool to see all the people there (little kids all the way up to the elderly!) This is becoming our family tradition- an annual trip to the TSO Christmas show (this makes 6 years running!)
What are your holiday plans? Do you have any special traditions? Share below.
Tomorrow begins the first of multiple family Christmas gatherings that will take us into the final one on New Year's Day. I really like the way we stretch it out so long-- savoring our time with each other.
Sunday we are off to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert. They are absolutely wonderful, and I can't wait to see what they've added to the show this year. They usually play the entire first album (with a narrator), then add in songs from their other albums in the second half. It is really cool to see all the people there (little kids all the way up to the elderly!) This is becoming our family tradition- an annual trip to the TSO Christmas show (this makes 6 years running!)
What are your holiday plans? Do you have any special traditions? Share below.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
WCC Wednesday
Last night was my son's first orchestra and chorus concert. He did a great job, as did all the other kids! We had a great time listening to them play and sing. My only regret was that they didn't do more Christmas songs. Oh, well. Maybe next year!
Last week I printed off my MS and did my editing by reading it and circling words I overused (there was a lot of smiling going on!) and by looking for ways to use less words to say the same thing. I tried doing the highlighting, but found I wanted to cheat to get it done faster, so I decided that was not the best method for me! (LOL!!!)
How has you WIP been going? Is it coming along as you had hoped? Are you doing a round of edits? What overused words are you finding? Share below!
Last week I printed off my MS and did my editing by reading it and circling words I overused (there was a lot of smiling going on!) and by looking for ways to use less words to say the same thing. I tried doing the highlighting, but found I wanted to cheat to get it done faster, so I decided that was not the best method for me! (LOL!!!)
How has you WIP been going? Is it coming along as you had hoped? Are you doing a round of edits? What overused words are you finding? Share below!
Monday, December 20, 2010
5 Days to Christmas!
This weekend I finally started my Christmas shopping- I know, better late than never! I have never waited this long to begin my shopping and hopefully, will never do so again!
Last week I printed of my MS of Sleeping Handsome and set about editing it. I can happily say I am over 45000 words (yea!) and have done lots of polishing. Now, I just need to sit back and wait to hear from my critique partners with their comments.
This will be a busy week for us. My son has his first orchestra and chorus concert on Tuesday night (I'll be sure to let you know how it was!), and we are trying to make arrangements to see Tron on Wednesday. I am working through Thursday, and on Sunday we are traveling to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra (they are awesome- if you ever get the chance to see them, do it. In addition to great music, their light show is phenomenal!)
Oh, and in case you don't know, Lisa Shearin is posting the first three chapters of her upcoming book, Con and Conjure on her website today. If you haven't read her before, check it out here.
Have a Happy Monday!
Last week I printed of my MS of Sleeping Handsome and set about editing it. I can happily say I am over 45000 words (yea!) and have done lots of polishing. Now, I just need to sit back and wait to hear from my critique partners with their comments.
This will be a busy week for us. My son has his first orchestra and chorus concert on Tuesday night (I'll be sure to let you know how it was!), and we are trying to make arrangements to see Tron on Wednesday. I am working through Thursday, and on Sunday we are traveling to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra (they are awesome- if you ever get the chance to see them, do it. In addition to great music, their light show is phenomenal!)
Oh, and in case you don't know, Lisa Shearin is posting the first three chapters of her upcoming book, Con and Conjure on her website today. If you haven't read her before, check it out here.
Have a Happy Monday!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Spring
Wow! It's hard to believe that spring is finally here. We have been teased with temperatures in the upper seventies, followed by days in the thirties and nights in the teens. I know, I should be used to it after all these years.
I have been busy doing lots of reading over the last couple of months. I go through periods where I read very little, to times when I have all I can do to put a book down and do what I need to be doing. I figure I have re-read somewhere around 80 books and read about five new ones (I have a couple of new ones I am waiting to start so I can read them without interruption, as well as a few I am waiting to be released.)\
Last Sunday, my husband and I enjoyed a trip to Syracuse to watch Tran-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) perform Beethoven's Last Night. It was performed at the Landmark Theatre, a 1920's movie theater. What a beautiful setting for a wonderful performance. We had a great time.
Before we watched the show, we grabbed a quick bite to eat at Clark's Ale House. I had the beef and barley soup, while my husband had a roast beef sandwich-- it was delicious. The perfect spot for a quick bite to eat before the show.
Easter is just around the corner and will be followed by camping trips once school is out. We are looking forward to all of our scheduled trips with our friends.
I have been busy doing lots of reading over the last couple of months. I go through periods where I read very little, to times when I have all I can do to put a book down and do what I need to be doing. I figure I have re-read somewhere around 80 books and read about five new ones (I have a couple of new ones I am waiting to start so I can read them without interruption, as well as a few I am waiting to be released.)\
Last Sunday, my husband and I enjoyed a trip to Syracuse to watch Tran-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) perform Beethoven's Last Night. It was performed at the Landmark Theatre, a 1920's movie theater. What a beautiful setting for a wonderful performance. We had a great time.
Before we watched the show, we grabbed a quick bite to eat at Clark's Ale House. I had the beef and barley soup, while my husband had a roast beef sandwich-- it was delicious. The perfect spot for a quick bite to eat before the show.
Easter is just around the corner and will be followed by camping trips once school is out. We are looking forward to all of our scheduled trips with our friends.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
TSO Concert
Last Sunday (12/13) we went to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert in Albany, NY. When we left home it was raining. Soon we were in the mixed precipitation of sleet and freezing rain which turned over to snow. Some of the snowflakes were fifty cent piece sized and could be heard as they hit the windshield of the car.
Here are some of the pictures I took on the drive up.
It was snowing when we arrived at the Times-Union Arena and parked. After a quick meal at a place next door, we went into the arena and found our seats.
I had asked a friend who lives just outside of Albany if she would grab us some tickets, and she graciously did. She could not have gotten us better seats. We were in the upped level, almost center to the stage. Now, for those of you who have never experienced a TSO concert-- these are great seats. You can see all the lights and pyrotechnics that are done from back here.
I took photos of the stage before the concert began with my phone (left the camera in the car-- oops). I got so wrapped up in watching the show that I did not think to take any pictures during the show. Which turns out to be a good thing as I can't get the pictures I took to download off my phone.
If you want to see what you missed, you can go to YouTube and search on "TSO Albany, NY 12/13/09" and see what others have put up!!
All I can say is it was AWESOME. This was my fifth time going and I am already looking forward to going again next year to see what they change and add to make it bigger and better. If you get a chance to go, take it. It is well worth it.
Here are some of the pictures I took on the drive up.
It was snowing when we arrived at the Times-Union Arena and parked. After a quick meal at a place next door, we went into the arena and found our seats.
I had asked a friend who lives just outside of Albany if she would grab us some tickets, and she graciously did. She could not have gotten us better seats. We were in the upped level, almost center to the stage. Now, for those of you who have never experienced a TSO concert-- these are great seats. You can see all the lights and pyrotechnics that are done from back here.
I took photos of the stage before the concert began with my phone (left the camera in the car-- oops). I got so wrapped up in watching the show that I did not think to take any pictures during the show. Which turns out to be a good thing as I can't get the pictures I took to download off my phone.
If you want to see what you missed, you can go to YouTube and search on "TSO Albany, NY 12/13/09" and see what others have put up!!
All I can say is it was AWESOME. This was my fifth time going and I am already looking forward to going again next year to see what they change and add to make it bigger and better. If you get a chance to go, take it. It is well worth it.
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