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Got my hair cut and eyebrows waxed today after The Portland Musical rehearsal.

But that's not the good news.

Well, it's GOOD news - I like the cut and my brows were working their way towards a unibrow...

O.k., the good news has to do with my passion to help the homeless people in Portland, especially now that the weather has turned colder.

I talked to the rest of my chamber music group (Portland Chamber Music: http://www.pdxchambermusic.org/)

They are all enthusiastic and on board with offering free music to homeless shelters and soup kitchens at the end of December!  I have two weeks off from teaching then and it would just make my heart sing to be able to give back in this way.

Yesterday I sent out several emails. I didn't hear back, but realized that yesterday was Veteran's Day, so many offices were closed.

Well, today I just booked us at All Saints Episcopal Church.  Thye host an annual Christmas lunch for the homeless. They are thrilled to have us. They have a piano and we might go the following week too!  I also heard back from Sisters of the Road. They are interested, but do not have a piano. Which is not so horrible - we can bring an electric keyboard (even though I despise playing keyboards! But for Christmas music, it won't be the end of the world).  Now I just heard from the Blanchet House. They have a baby grand piano and are looking forward to setting a date and time!

When it rains it pours! And it is certainly coming down!

Just now, I was waiting for a bus and a sweet older woman asked if I could spare some change.  I told her I really couldn't, but I noticed she had not gloves. I reached into my bag and pulled out a pair of brand new gloves and asked if she would like them. Her eyes lit up and she put them on right away!

I am going to stock pile gloves just for this reason!  Many people are not prepared for the colder weather. And I need to start buying McDonald's and Burger King cards.  They are like hitting the lotto for homeless and hungry people. McD's and BK have long hours, cheap food and can be found in almost every neighborhood.

That's all, Folks. But I am mighty happy to bring you this good news!!!!


Zita :)

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