SIMC: Such Sweet Harmony

One of the joys in any city is the joy of listening to the local schools winter concert. Sure the kids are just learning but typically they work really hard and present the audience with a good program. This last week my granddaughters middle school orchestra had their winter concert and we were treated not only to the six and seventh grade concert but a mini rehearsal of the eight grades concert opening. 

Their orchestra only had one bass player and so four bass players from nearby high school agreed to join them in their concert. Two of which were former students of my granddaughter's middles school and the orchestra teacher laughingly told them "see I told you I would get you back".

The mini rehearsal was really awesome. The kids filed into the auditorium playing as they spread out in the isles around the audience. It really made me want to go watch their concert as well.

After the concert I quickly snapped this shot of my granddaughter who was in such a hurry to get back to the instrument room that I forgot to change the ISO on my camera. So to save the grainy and slightly fuzzy photo I applied a few artistic filters.

I had hoped to get out and about to share some of our city's sights this week but it was too cold and then this weekend I was just very lazy. 

Did you have a good weekend?

Friday Facts N Frags

As this week comes to an end I find I have more fragments and odd facts than I do full posts! 

Bubba decided he wanted to play in the snow but didn't want to be cold so he made his own snow…..lol

Rapid City All Elementary School Orchestra's first concert practice was Thursday. Sissy was among the 300 plus 4th graders in one room!

For an hour Bubba and I sat on the floor, with him laying his head in my lap, listening to the kids practice. Luckily like the rest of our family Bubba loves listening to music and he thoroughly enjoyed the practice. Trying to stand up at the end of the practice though was quiet a chore.

During the winter I have a difficult time keeping my nails long as they become very brittle so I broke down and had acrylics put on so that I could go back to painting fun designs on my nails. Wishing for warmer weather I decided a nice island sunset would lift my spirits. 

At noon today the temp was a nice 42 degrees with mostly blue sky and a few scattered clouds. With the sun shining down on us, I was rather surprised to see snowflakes drifting onto my windshield as I was driving down town. When I got to my destination about a mile from down town it was still flurrying but only very lightly. I tried to get a shot of the snow but the flakes were small and melted as soon as they hit the car.


Ladies, if you are looking for an aerobic workout that is sure to get your cardio going and tone up EVERY area of your body you should check this VIDEO out. I am considering trying the workout but doubt I would last past the first verse of the song. Oh and guys, if you want to see a rather provocative dance go ahead and play the video.... ;D 

Now for a quick overview of this weeks posts:

Here on Artistic Composition I finally managed to post the poetry I wrote that was inspired by THIS POST over at A Few Clowns Short.

I also shared one of our latest inspirational art pieces titled Moments Like This. You can see that post here.

If you enjoy photos of the sky, check out the fast moving wall cloud photos I posted on South Dakota Photo.

If you have a physical disability or know someone that has a physical disability and have not yet read 'The Spoon Theory' hop over to With All My Senses to read the story.

I also did a little playing with a light bulb.

Have a terrific weekend everyone!

I want to give a big thanks to Mrs. 4444's and Nancy for hosting a couple of really fun meme's. Be sure to hop over to Mrs. 4444's and share your fragments, and don't forget to stop by Nancy's for Random 5 Friday.