Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again.
It's been a long, long time.
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since I can't remember when.
It's been a long, long time.

Words from a Bing Crosby tune. It's been a bit since we have posted...

Musikgarten is on temporary hiatus. Debbie will continue to teach preschool music at several local schools, but we will be doing a lot of travel this fall, and she will not be able to offer public classes until January. Some of the travel involves a BIG STORY that will break in mid-October. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

Meanwhile, our life has gotten extremely hectic. First, preparing for the BIG STORY is a challenge. Second, my mother was involved in an extremely severe accident at her assisted-living facility in Cincinnati. Attempting to ride her scooter down a set of concrete stairs, she broke her neck (no paralysis), ended up with facial contusions, and severely lacerated her lower left leg. Why she had access to these stairs is anyone's guess. There was a fire door, but she managed to open that and enter the landing.... She is currently in Bethesda North hospital, and is not doing well. We were with her for two days after the accident, and Charles spent Thursday afternoon, night, and Friday with her as well. She has had a family member with her every day since the accident.