My Practice Has Gone to the Dogs

Last Wednesday, my retired guide dog, Kiefer, started with a cough. Friday, he began showing signs of intestinal difficulties. And Sunday, he was even worse.
On Monday, our vet saw him, did blood work, and prescribed antibiotics.
As of today, Kiefer is feeling much better, but he’s still not quite his usual self. Half of me says [...]

Trying My Wings

This year, I’ve decided, perhaps a little late, that I’m going to push myself as a pianist. I want to know just how far my mind can go, how high my hands can carry me.
This started last year, when a friend told me to try the second Prokofiev sonata. “Too hard,” I said, even though [...]