Nutcracker's Suite

I went to the Civic Center in Bristol this afternoon to usher for the performance of the Nutcracker's Suite. It was very nice. The children (and there were lots of them) knew their parts well and the costume and scenery were very well done. The guest performers from the National Dance Alive program were exceptional. One of the schools from the Twin Oaks group make 1100 cookies that were served with punch to the guests during the intermission. People were very friendly and nice, all seemed to be having a good time. I was ticked to see all the fathers and grandfathers carrying around roses or other flowers to give to their chioce little performers after the show. It was time well spent. If you had told me that the people of Liberty County would be so supportive to a ballet performance, I would not have believed it. I think it was a sell out, I know there were 500 tickets printed and as of last week all were sold but the last 50 or so. People did not dress up, but their cheers and claps showed that they enjoyed the show.

Clear and Crisp

With the diping temperature comes some of the most beautiful clear and crisp days of the year. Some of our most beautiful days are during the winter...especially January. The daytime warms up and the air feels so clean. These are the days when exploring in the woods is so much fun, especially just before spring when the violets are just beginning to bloom. Today feels like one of those days. I hope you will enjoy the day...especially since many of the fall colors (we do have a few) are in full showing. Why not take a walk in the woods or park.