Speeding Along

So we've been away for a few days getting things packed up and shipped over to the new place. The move is making tremendous progress. Practically light speed. Almost done. Truly.


Actually we're doing alright. K is progressing well in operatic endeavors, and Grandma/Oma Barbara has been an invaluable partner in moving. We've been going over by the carload, which is actually a nice relaxed way to do it. And completely impractical, in all likelihood. We will be assembling a crew for Wednesday afternoon to get the big stuff over. We told everyone it's a lunch party.


As you can see from a shot of the street, today the setback was a considerable amount of rain, which brought out the friendly snail pictured above - I photographed her passing me on the sidewalk as I carried up a box.

K's chamber orchestra piece Helical will be played in NYC tomorrow. But with a potential for water breaking spontaneously en route, it ultimately seemed like a pleasure best enjoyed remotely -- for us, at least. In truth, there have been no contractions to speak of so far with the giant egg timer down to about 10 days. In other words our lords aren't quite a-leaping [für die Deutschen/nicht-Amerikaner: das ist Ein blödes Weihnachts-Lied].