Hey, thanks, everybody. And especially CarolC for starting this...even though I don't really play the accordion. I have one, a little red Camerano (Italian, 2-octave, 32-bass), and I can pick out melodies and have figured out what the different buttons do....but playing it, that's another thing entirely. Carol, I guess you're just going to have to come over and give me lessons. Oh, and I suppose you can bring that sailor guy along for the ride.

I'm not going to make all you Northerners feel bad by telling you what the weather is like here. (If you want to make yourself feel bad, then feel free to click here.)

This will be a good day. Sleep in, sing at 1:00 (I've been invited to be part of the backup chorus for Robyn Helzner's concert on Feb. 1, and this is the first rehearsal), play Irish music at 4:00, then out to dinner with a friend.

Wish y'all were here! Thanks again for all the good cheer. It's been wonderful to be a part of this community.

Aloha,
Mark