Classical music

When my parents told me that they had tickets to BSO's presentation of Beethoven's 9th Symphony at Strathmore Hall, I wasn't sure if Cyrus would want to go.


But we went, and I got to discover how much Cyrus enjoys classical music!


My dad brought his bird-watching binoculars. At first I was kind of embarrassed, but it was pretty interesting to see people's facial expressions as they were playing!

This summer is turning out to be the best EVER!

Happy summer

Behold! The vast emptiness!


What was once a lively oasis of learning and academic stimulation...


...is now nothing but a barren wasteland!


Happy summer of 2009, everyone! SCHOOL IS OUT and the teachers are playing!

And just for fun, here is a picture of some of my most bright and hilarious students. We practiced what we knew about character traits and made a movie with some very interesting characters. Here we have a lazy hat and a mean, spooky ghost!


I'm happy about the summer, but I will definitely miss the little kiddies...

Strathmore Outdoor Film Festival

This is my favorite event of the summer! But of course, not this year. :)

Here's some info from dc.about.com:

"The lawn at Strathmore Music Hall in Bethesda, Maryland sets the stage for free outdoor movies during the Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show beginning at 8:10 each evening. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

Comcast Outdoor Film Festival Schedule - 2009

Friday, August 14 - "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Saturday, August 15 - "The Dark Knight"

Sunday, August 16 - "Kung Fu Panda"

Monday, August 17 - "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

Tuesday, August 18 - "Singing in the Rain"

Wednesday, August 19 - "Twilight"

Thursday, August 20 - "Slumdog Millionaire"

Friday, August 21 - "Enchanted" "


Rehearsal on the Strathmore lawn, anyone?? --followed by an excellent movie? :D :D