Klarinet Archive - Posting 000375.txt from 2003/01

From: "Bill Semple" <wsemple@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] My cat and me [formerly keeping reeds current]
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:54:52 -0500

Right about cats being unable to play the clarinet. In fact, one evening I
kept my clarinet case open on the floor, and the next morning I discovered
that one of my wife's cats, who was on his way to his 21st year, had used
it as a litter box.

I no longer have either cat or wife. But my reeds have nine lives.

----- Original Message -----
From: <LeliaLoban@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] Keeping reeds current

> Patricia A. Smith wrote,
> >I've really got to get into the habit of practicing more
> >regularly.
>
> I need to take that advice, too. The time I've spent composing has come
> straight out of my practice time, and it shows. Eeek!
>
> <Of course, giving my own kids lessons will help.
> >Kids are the worst critics. Even if they don't play,
> >they know when I'm not doing my best, believe me!
>
> Trust me, cats are even worse critics. They can't play the clarinet,
either.
>
> ;-)
> Lelia
>
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