Melanie and I were wed five years ago on April 1.
Many know Melanie's talents as a photographer
and visual artist. Fewer appreciate her immense
talent as a musician. Her instrument of choice
is the bass clarinet, and she has played in wind
ensembles with a borrowed Buffet. I gave her a
pristine 1980s Henri Selmer Paris to mark the
anniversary. She brought it up on the roof for
an expansive stage.
Holy cow! I see a lot of old friends commenting, and shame on me for falling out of touch -- thank you all for the kind words. Victor, we are back and forth between NYC and Boca Raton; you are most welcome to visit at either home. Guillaume, I hope expatriation isn't wearing too hard on you. David, your Superb is still in appreciative hands; and yes we are three ... still ... for now. John, Suzanne, Tony, Steve: It's good to hear from you all. Be well, everybody.