This is a great piece! Awesome bass clarinet solo opening, with the saxophone picking up the melody, and then the full orchestra for a rich 1930s dance-like work. I hope I get to play this one day.
My problem with these kinds of pieces is: what would I play??? Sax? Bass clarinet?
(Saw this on FB!)
40 things you WISH you could say at work…
1. I can see your point, but I still think you’re full of shit.
2. I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
5. I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.
6. I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.
7. I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
8. I don’t work here. I’m a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a word you’re saying.
10. Ahhh…I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again.
11. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don’t give a damn.
14. I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist.
18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
19. What am I, flypaper for freaks!
20. I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant.
21. It’s a thankless job, but I’ve got a lot of Karma to burn off.
22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
23. And your crybaby whiny-butt opinion would be?
24. Do I look like a people person?
25. This isn’t an office, it’s Hell with fluorescent lighting.
26. I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.
27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?
29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.
30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.
31. I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.
32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.
33. Can I trade this job for what’s behind door #1?
34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
35. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?
36. Chaos, panic, & disorder — my work here is done.
37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?
38. I thought I wanted a career — turns out I just wanted paychecks.
39. Sure, you came up with that idea.
40. I’d love to help you, but it’s 5:00 PM.
Well, it’s been almost 2 months since Katie and Tim relocated to South Carolina. Katie is in heaven with the heat and sunshine. It took Tim a bit longer to adapt to the heat (at least he’s not setting the AC on 60 degrees anymore!) despite the fact that he went to college in Florida. Katie took this photo of Folly Beach, a 20 minute distance from their apartment:
Tim moved up very rapidly at his job, from sales clerk to top sales in a couple of weeks, to assistant manager in less than 2 months! Way to go Tim!
Katie, still recovering from her “slave days” in a cubicle, decided to work in the food industry for a while. She’s working as a waitress and a barista for now. Of course, she’s still as artistically talented as ever. Here is the bar chalkboard she drew for the restaurant:
Vin and I plan on going down at some point to visit, but after hearing about the giant-sized Palmetto bug they found in their shower, maybe not!