Fresh Air

Today turned out to be a good day for stretching our legs. Tom and I took the afternoon off and got out for a little fresh air and some local exploration. We had lunch in the shopping center at the Prudential Building, then walked over to Copley Square for a bit more sight seeing. We chatted up the tour guides and picked up brochures for when we are able to be away for longer periods of time.

There is so much to see and do in Boston. While we are not here on vacation we do look forward to absorbing as much of the city as we can in the limited time available. As I have mentioned before we are surrounded by higher education (read lots of students) museums and culture.

There is a little violin store almost directly below our apartment on the ground floor. The owner is a Russian emigre who makes violins by hand. The shop is eye catching in that there are double racks of violins of all sizes hanging against a deep green wall. Below the racks of violins is a row of cellos. The repetition of form and the symmetry of the instruments is pleasing to the eye.

Tom stopped by the shop today to chat with the owner about possibly shooting some photos of the place. At first the gentleman was hesitant but soon warmed to Tom's assurances that the photos were for personal use. Tom will go back another time to take the photos. However, during his chat it was mentioned that a small jazz group would be performing in the shop after hours tonight. Tom and I decided to go see what it was all about.

The group of five musicians were very loosely organized and, frankly, not very good. They were mostly middle aged men who had played together on and off for some time. Let me just say that they won't be invited to perform on the next Playboy Jazz Cruise. We left after an hour, depleting the audience by 50%. Oh well. It was an experience.

It was a good day for Kelly, too. We spent the morning getting ready for a lunchtime visit from Eric's brother and sister in law. While Tom and I were out the two couples had a good chat. After lunch Kelly was able to snooze a bit and Eric put in some work time. Later in the afternoon the visiting nurse came. She gave Kelly high marks for her progress but cautioned her not to try to be up and about too much. Patience isn't one of Kelly's strongest qualities.

Tomorrow will be Kelly's first opportunity for a breath of fresh air as she has an appointment with her doctor. She is a little apprehensive about riding in the car and walking from the parking garage, but Eric will be there to steady her and see that she is as comfortable as possible. I am sure it will take a lot out of her. She will certainly be looking forward to her afternoon nap tomorrow.

Once again, let me say thanks for keeping Kelly and the rest of us in your prayers.

Till tomorrow.....