Potpourri

Friday, August 04, 2023

Yesterday, my last day off from work this week, all the family–horses, dogs, and me–spent some time on the horse trail with a dog-accessible canal. My dogs, trail-weary, hot, and dusty, eagerly refreshed themselves with dips ‘n sips–including Little Mitzvah. Each time following my horses, she lowers more to drink, becomes wetter, and someday might dip totally.

My farrier, Russ Bennett, a skilled and capable hoof expert, recently moved from CA to Central Oregon. For years, he took long drives to be here every six weeks and trim for long-time clients, including me. He planned over a couple of years before making the move. Yesterday, he worked on my horses and said he’s gaining new clients. So the change is working out well, and it’s good having him nearby and handy.

Central Oregon locals: Here’s a rare opportunity. On Sunday, there will be a free piano concert at Whispering Winds. That’s where Rochelle Chaiken’s mom, Faye, lives, and everybody is invited.

Rochelle’s brother, Dan, a classical pianist, is visiting. He will perform this program:

Recital at Whispering Winds Daniel Chaikin, piano, August 6, 2023, 2:00 pm 

Prelude and Fugue No.2 in C minor Johann Sebastian Bach From the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 

Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor Frederic Chopin Opus 31 

Voices of Spring Waltz Johann Strauss II Opus 410 

Children’s Corner Suite Claude Debussy: 

Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum

Jimbo’s Lullaby

Serenade for the Doll

The Snow is Dancing;

The Little Shepherd

Golliwogg’s Cake-Walk

A lovely program!

Dear Friends: Equally compelling to physical needs are touches to feed our inner spirits. Diana