We, the Chorus Members, are the happy Sun-flowers

Sun-flowers? Sun-flowers? Where are the happy yellow faces turning to follow the sun’s progress across the sky?  Sorry, Stacy!  We will do it again next year.

But, look!  These are 16 TAC Music Lovers and friends all smiling facing Stephan’s camera.   (We are missing Mei-Lih, from her smart GPS directing her to the end of River Road.)  Mei-Lih, you did not miss anything anyway. 

I think Mckee-Beshers Wildlife Management official web site had reported incorrectly.     It reports: “Ideal viewing times may begin July 22-23, and the peak time to see the sunflowers begins July 29-30. Sunflowers are usually in full bloom for two weeks.”  

Today is July 26!

Full-loaded with summer crops at Homestead Farm – Jen-Jen has pick-your-own nectarines, Mei-Lih has a full bucket of pick-your-own big juicy blackberries.  The rest of us opt for purchasing fresh mixed yellow-white corns, beans, okras, heirloom and yellow tomatoes. 

Feast of the Day:  We are all treated by Stacy’s husband, Dr. Lin at the “New Village Restaurant” Germantown.  Stacy picks the best bright sunny weather for the day after week’s soaking rain and storms plus her husband’s generous offer for 13 courses of banquet style tasty appetizers, entrees, lobsters, and red bean dessert….  Can I at least say “THANK YOU” to them?

Amy:  Sorry, you miss it.  You guys arrived and left to the restaurant a bit too early!

 Forget about the missing sunflowers.  We are the happy SUN FLOWERS.

Change of Scenery - Tucson, Arizona, May 1 - May 7, 2018

I'm soaking in the beauty in Arizona with Li-Lin and Dr. Kao - tucking Dr. Kao's walker in the car and pushing him slowly to let him enjoy the natural beauty in Arizona.  I'm younger and tougher comparing to his physical disability. 

Dr. and Mrs. Kao were my benefactors during the time when I did not know where to get my lodging in 1974, my first job after graduate school, teaching at Campbell County Public School, Lynchburg, VA.  I am grateful for what they did for me.

I'm also the beneficiaries of Arizona's Teacher Strike this week.  Li-Lin, an IT teacher for Pima County public school teachers was off and was able to take her father, Dr. Kao and me to visit the National Parks (Saguaro, Sabino Canyon, Mission San Xavier.... etc.  Mrs. Kao prefers to stay home cooking Ba-Zon (sticky rice wrap) due to her walking difficulties.  I'm the lucky one - Thanks Arizona!

Enjoy the outing pictures.

1. Arizona Saguaro Park 2. Kao's family, parents, son, Bryan, son-in-law, Phil and Li-Lin at dinner gathering at the backyard of her neighbor. 3. Mission San Xavier 4-5. Sabino Canyon National Park

Kennedy Center Millenium Stage - Summer Outing & Music Imersion

We enjoyed the lovely summer day, pot luck lunch, outing plus cultural immersion program - U.S. legendary premier Navy Band "Country Current".  Seven naval officers and members, are all talented in different musical instruments- guitar, banjo, drums , fiddle, mandolin, pedal/steel guitar, together.  They performed a blend of modern country music.  I was particularly in awe of the fast-beat bluegrass music.  It's amazing!  The renowned country song  "Missouri" was a solo by the lead vocalist from Rocky Comfort, Missouri, a rocky terrain and idyllic countryside small town where he was born.  He misses his hometown! That was good!  His voice and members' musicianship!  We put our hands over our hearts while Jen-Jen who was a service retiree saluted to the National Anthem singing.

Total cost - $23 indoor parking. with Jen-Jen's driving skills criss-crossing in DC instead of our early decision of getting around with public transportation, Ride-On-T2-Subway and Shuttle.....  Thanks to Tom, Mimi's husband's treat!  We are tennis partners.

Please see the list for next concert and let me know so we can organize it again.

Please do not forget Thursday's program at TPC1. 10:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Helen's Japanese songs teaching in Karaoke
2. 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. - lunch Bring Your Own to share and Mei-Hwi-s masterpiece
3. 1:00 - 2:30 - Teacher Dong hymnal singing and music theory training - we will be singing "The Essence of Love"