Serena Hosts Dining Out

Serena hosted Dining Out this evening in her home.

Lunch at Brio

Jane had lunch yesterday at Brio with her Ashtabula friend, June, and June's daughter-in-law.

Hike in Morning - Concert in Afternoon

Alan Collins led a long hike this morning in the Yamato Scrub. I didn't get any pictures.
This evening at the Myer Amphitheater (3 min. video) was the first of the summer-season concerts - this week featuring The Legends of Doo Wop.

Spring Concert

When my usual optimism about the future of civilization wanes, I need only attend a performance at BAK Middle School of the Arts as we did tonight to have my gloom banished. This school, only a stone's throw from our home, surely must be one of the nations best. The spring concert of their vocal music department was so thrilling as to bring goose pimples to this cynic's skin. I highly recommend you get a performance schedule and enjoy their offerings as often as you can.

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Last night at Muvico we viewed the movie, Angels & Demons starring Tom Hanks. It isn't a "must see" but I think most people would find it quite engaging.

Sunday City Walk

Seven of us had a lovely walk to see the new docks on the waterfront then to the new city hall and library and the county courthouse and history museum. We missed the very many who couldn't join us.

Three Birthdays

We enjoyed hosting this birthday party Saturday night for Jerry, Pat, and Serena.
Saturday morning we attended the funeral of Ron Bull.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Tuesday evening we volunteered at the Kravis for the opening night of The Wizard Of Oz.
It wasn't sold well but everyone seemed to like it and didn't rush out as usual. Jane and I worked together in the balcony but even being so far away, we enjoyed it a lot.

Dining at Don Ramone's

Robert and Phoebe hosted Frugal Dining Out at Don Ramone's this evening. Everyone expressed best wishes to Jane who was unable to attend because of her cardiac ablation today in the hospital. Jane was released from the hospital about 8 P.M. and is now home and feeling better all the time.

Two Movies -- EARTH and THE SOLOIST

Last night we saw two movies at Muvico. Earth is a breathtaking nature documentary masterpiece containing much of the footage from the TV series, Planet Earth. I recommend everyone see this film.
The other film, The Soloist, is about a homeless musician suffering from schizophrenia. It was sometimes difficult and unpleasant to watch. I thought it was well acted -- very realistic. I can understand why some wouldn't like this film. It isn't enjoyable. Everyone hopes for a happy resolution which doesn't come. This is a good flick.

May 3

Jane attended this ladies luncheon today.

... and the Sunfest fireworks tonight.

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