Yes, I plan to keep playing.

My dulcimer is in the shop, and I miss it. Actually, 'miss' is too weak a word. I'm going through withdrawal. My usual routine is wake up, drink coffee, play dulcimer. Life is sweet!

I am enjoying the relaxed attitude at my new church. At this new church, the pastor surveys the congregation (all 8 of it) and asks somebody to read one of the readings. At the old one, they had an Excel spreadsheet that listed readers months in advance, and the readers had to be confirmed members of the faith. Everything went like clockwork all the time.

The new service is more of a co-operative venture.

I believe I'll do 'Beautiful Savior' next time, but 'Holy Manna' is waiting in the wings. Are Lutherans ready for a song that hammers on?