Clematis

My community orchestra played a concert tonight and we played Roses From the South, a waltz by Strauss, as a tribute to my dad. It was so sweet! David Cripps, our conductor, explained before we played that it was a tribute for my dad-and me, and the orchestra did a lovely job of it. The audience applauded, David walked offstage, and came back with a dozen roses, which he handed to me, and the audience applauded again. After the concert, a number of people from the orchestra and audience came up and spoke to me about my dad and the piece. My dad used to come to our concerts-to see me play the cello, when he was more able, and people remember him. I hope my dad was able to see us play for him, wherever he is!

He was able to see the cover, which features a watercolor I painted, because we used it all season.