Sam

I might have to dig out my old Abduction of Figaro DVD. I don’t know why that isn’t on everyone’s list of favorite PDQ Bach pieces.

Peter Schickele, Composer and Gleeful Sire of P.D.Q. Bach, Dies at 88 He wrote more than 100 symphonic, choral, solo instrumental and chamber works. But he was better known, and celebrated, as a musical parodist. Who can forget “The Concerto for Horn and Hardart?”

I somehow did not know until he died that his actual for real first name was Johann. One more wonderful dumb classical music joke for nerds like me. www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/a...

I decided a couple of years ago never to look up whether he was still alive so I could believe he was. So sad.

Every org that calls me asking for Mr. or Mrs. Baltimore is getting immediately blocked.

Thanks to my dc council member for making it possible to report broken playground equipment to the city! No thanks to a work order turnaround time of 180 business days. My child will not fit into the replacement swing by the time it is supposed to be installed.

My bilingual toddler loves to sing cama cama cama cama cama chameleon about her bed. I am a happy 80s baby.

What a lovely way to start one! Happy new year to you and yours!

I love when my child orders me to sit on the couch while she plays by herself. Child, I did not even need that command.

How is it possible that my child woke up for the day at 1 AM and is going strong at 5 AM and there are still three more hours until daycare starts?

Also who is that Chanukah Claus supposed to be??

Surfboards and skeletons dangling together and a big MarGOREitaville banner. So bizarre!

Why would someone put up an elaborate Halloween display that is…Jimmy Buffet themed?

As well as can be expected in the world we live in! Hoping the same for you and yours.

Skeptical, but here I am.