Horton's Eggs

On the occasion of my 40^thwedding anniversary, I started thinking about all the other things that I’ve stuck with over the many long years. It seems that some part of my character values a long-term commitment, with a steadfast faithfulness like Horton hatching an egg (read your Dr. Seuss). I can testify that on one hand, such perseverance pays off and improvement is tangible and equally, that things don’t change that much. The list below is personal and will mean nothing to the reader except for a little homework assignment. What are the re-occurring long-term commitments in your life? Why not make your own list? 

Meanwhile, “I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful, 100%!” On to my 45^thHalloween celebration at The San Francisco School!

Number of years (* means not continuing now)

61—playing piano

47—Zen student

47—keeping a journal

47—living in San Francisco

45—with my wife

45—teaching at school

44— teaching Orff workshops

40—years married with my wife

38—going to Orff Conferences

37—living on 2^ndAve.

37—New Year’s walk with friends

34—teaching national Orff workshops

32—Snow trip/ West Point Inn with friends *

31—teaching the Jazz Course

29—teaching international Orff workshops

29—Men’s group

29—Teaching with my colleague James

28—teaching Levels Courses

23—Teaching with my colleague Sofia

13—Xephyr performing group *

11— Playing piano at the Jewish Home

9—writing a blog

8—with the Pentatonics Jazz Band