Re-Energizing

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Today, I ordered a season ticket to The Central Oregon Symphony. Weeks ago, I attended a performance of its Chamber Group that revealed musicality and professionalism. Before then, I imagined this small city’s musical organizations as amateur podunk groups. I’m delighted to remember the well-organized musicians, in tails and formals, capably performing a fine program.

The conductor “knew his stuff” and was lively. I liked watching him conduct and enjoyed seeing his and the players’ two-way communications. I wondered why I’d not tapped into Central Oregon’s musical capabilities during my years living here.

Well, here’s some of “why.” I’ve spent nearly twenty years of living here horseback riding in the local forests and mountains. Horses always keep me busy; they’re enjoyable, tiring, and consume time and money. I’ve paid little attention to much else. A change in me came after I began working part-time in a large department store.

Customers gradually reminded me of other interesting activities. Young musicians seeking performance clothing spoke about the Central Oregon Symphony. Vacation planners needing outfits for voyages and trips to Mexico had me considering travel. After moving forward on the Symphony by ordering a season ticket, I might someday take a cruise to Alaska.

Something that hasn’t been mentioned is that I am outlining a novel. My mind has been plotting the story as a mystery, so that’s how I am designing it. However, we know that everything continuously evolves. So I must be patient and let my plot amble until it becomes satisfyingly whole.

Dear Friends: As one’s interests and inspirations evolve, so does the person. Diana