I know I know... I am way behind.  I won't apologize this time though.  Some serious career and family matters have reared their ugly heads and I have unfortunately not touched my violin in about 5 days.  And it will be another week before I do again because I am now in Las Vegas teaching piano for a week!  I will do my best to get back on a regular schedule when I come back... er... ok not BACK on one.  On a regular schedule for the FIRST TIME EVER  :)  I won't promise this time.  We will have to see.  I have no idea when my life is going to calm down again.  In the meantime, I suppose I will post about Vegas.  I am waiting at the airport for my ride to the condo where I am staying... and there are people playing on slot machines already.  I am absolutely baffled by people's zeal to lose their money as fast as they can.  Maybe if this were the terminal and people were trying to squeeze in a last hour of gambling before going home or something... but no... this is the baggage claim where people have just ARRIVED.  I suppose I don't understand why they can't just wait until they get to their casino to lose their money... Maybe I'm just not willing to lose my money.  Anyway, more later!