T he end is nigh! The autumn semester/term approaches. And while we still have almost two months of summer left according to the calendar, "Summer is over and gone," as the crickets sang in Charlotte's Web . At least for those of us who head back to the classroom in less than a month. In advance of a meeting with my program director late Monday morning, I spent about 40 minutes total during the weekend to jot down several ideas about planned workshops and related activities for the coming 2024-2025 academic year. At an opportune moment, I mentioned "I have a few ideas," and opened my leather portfolio. My director was highly receptive to almost everything I suggested, and we had a very productive planning session for just over 90 minutes. Just about everything I sketched out on Sunday aligns with his own ideas. It's nice when meetings go that well, and two related things occur to me in hindsight. One, it pays to exercise...
This particular tune reflects very well my own attitude this weekend. So, what? Who gives a good gosh darn? The sun is out, the breeze is cool, and everything is laid back in our neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteYes, great music! Also, jazz musicians knew how to dress. Even, or especially on stage.
ReplyDeleteJust have a look at this wonderful excerpt from Louis Armstrong's 70th birthday celebration. After Mahalia Jackson's contribution, Louis comes on stage (06:00) in a beautiful brown suit and the first thing he does, is button his jacket (06:14)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl9SuZAKcVY