Winter Break 2023

Winter Break 2023

Hello World,  Happy New Year!  We had a great holiday break. Took the children to Boyne Mountain for our first real ski trip. The girls tried snowboarding and did really well after two days of practice. My son, Mike, and I skied, but of course they are...
New Toy

New Toy

Hello world, How have your been? May 6, 2023 marked an important day in my life. Through the generosity of the harpsichord builder, Knight Vernon, I have the privilege to use his “Big Red” in my studio. What an honor this was! I learned how to play the harpsichord...
Post COVID Piano and Life Events

Post COVID Piano and Life Events

Hi World,  How have you all been doing? Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Biden said we are out of the acute phase of COVID. Although there are still a lot of cases worldwide, the US is not in the accelerated outbreak anymore. What a...
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Today is the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. It reminds me of this beautiful love song, ”The Moon Represents My Heart”. Here are the translated lyrics in English:  [Chorus]You ask how deeply I love youAnd just how great my love isMy affection is realAnd my love is...
I like the Pandemic!

I like the Pandemic!

Hi world,  If I tell you I like the pandemic somehow, will you think I am out of my mind?  Last Wednesday, I did a painting with Artist’s Palette Durham on YouTube. It was so much fun and relaxing. If it was not because of the pandemic, I would not have the...