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Last Sunday I had the extreme honor and privilege of attending Sir James Galway’s Flute Master Class in Napa. I spent the entire day just a few feet from the master himself!

The teens were in another room being taught by Sir James’ wife, Lady Jeanne. At the end of the class, they performed for the adults and then Sir James joined them for one number. Watching those youngsters play so beautifully with the world’s best living flutist, beaming as they did so, was very moving. But for all of us, the day was an opportunity to learn from the undisputed master of the instrument and create memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Incidentally, Sir James is known as “the man with the golden flute.” He brought several with him and allowed students to play them. In this photo, he is playing on of his gold Nagaharas.

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In this 1984 photo of my parents helping their first grandchild learn to walk, he appears fascinated with the shadows on the sidewalk in front of them.

It reminded me of this poem by Robert Louis Stevenson from “A Child’s Garden of Verses” (I still have my copy from childhood . . . do you?):

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This Week’s Theme: Art A number of buildings in downtown Lodi boast murals, so I decided to feature some of my favorites. Even Lodi’s water tower features artistic touches: photo…

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This Week’s Theme: Rare The Waldorf Astoria Clock was executed by the Goldsmith Company of London for exhibition at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was purchased by the…

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This Week’s Theme: Steps I dug way back into the archives for this little gem! That’s me playing my clarinet and marching with the Lodi Senior Elementary School Band in…

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This Week’s Theme: Drink My parents, Kenny & Ethel, enjoyed a champagne toast at their 50th Wedding Anniversary party on March 17, 1991.They were married on March 18, 1941 at…

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This week’s theme: Soft “Mom, do you see the resemblance?” I had to snap this photo when Matthew grabbed Sophie and asked me that question. This kid comes home from…

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