As the summer begins, our posts seem to have slowed down – not for lack of material, simply lack of time!
Here’s a quick summary of what went on last week:
Monday 5/26 was our first Mysteries al Fresco soiree, with a sparkling performance by David Suchet as Hercule Poirot solving The Dream. Guests included Meredith Miller, Christina Cleveland, Hannah Willingham, and the Huffman girls, Emilie and Noelle.
My father and I attended an ethics class, by special invitation of our friend Eugene Zilber, on Tuesday 5/27. This was Part 3 in a 6-part series, and the topic was abortion. I was fascinated with the viewpoint presented and impressed by the teacher, a Jewish rabbi.
We finished the month of May on a triumphant note professionally, and entered June ready for a change of pace. This past Wednesday, 5/28, was a long-overdue business meeting to discuss responsibilities and schedules. The lengthy meeting didn’t finish until after 9pm, but we agreed on a few changes to make – most of which will be tested this week. Our goal was to even out the work distribution among our staff, particularly over the summer when everyone wants to be outside in the pool. 
As mentioned in the previous post, Thursday 5/29 was Julianna’s student recital. Our family always enjoys the chance to meet the kids she’s been talking about all year, as well as their parents. The performances were mercifully brief —no, just kidding! The performances were lovely, with some excellent work from some very small children! We even had the chance to sit down and catch up with our friends the Hergenreters.
Friday 5/30 brought Shabbat, and the last Musical Heirs choir concert, directed by Barbara Van Patter. We dropped Peter and Mary off at Ascension Lutheran Church uptown to rehearse while we had an early dinner at the nearby Pewter Rose Bistro in South End (what a treat!). After dinner we arrived back at Ascension Lutheran for the concert, an unusual combination of sacred choral pieces and Gershwin songs.
