Monday, June 19, 2006


On Saturday, June 17th, a dinner was given in honor of me and Anthony! A number of my students sang, as did several colleagues. Roger Geronimo of Geronimo Classics conceived of the idea and put it together. It was lots of fun, and the St. Augustine Mayor read a proclamation. I was so glad that Roger included Anthony in this tribute, because my fear of hubris and my general shyness made me uncomfortable with the original idea which was to honor my teaching and my contribution to the arts in St. Augustine. Anyway it was MUCH MORE APPROPRIATE to honor us both! Anthony has worked tirelessly to allow me to do what I do best and also what I LOVE to do.

Martha McKie was the accompanist. Nana, Jennifer, Alicia, Blaine, Erin, Megan and Skylar sang, as did Regina, Roger, Ralph, Jimmy Il Voce and a soprano from South Africa. I sang, too. It was a lovely evening, and I didn't even miss having a glass of wine as a companion. Many good friends and students' parents and supporters from FCO and the synagogue attended. I was very happy!!!!

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5th Anniversary of the Stroke

Nearly 5 years ago, I suffered a stroke that left me with numbness and lack of coordination of my right hand and arm. For awhile, I could not speak normally, and I couldn't say my husband's name. With time and occupational and massage therapy, sensation began to return. My speech cleared up within the month. I relearned how to brush my teeth and hair, how to butter toast, how to handle a fork. I used a speech program on the computer for several months, because my right hand could not type. I am very grateful for the lessons I learned from this experience. After 5 years, a person is considered to be at no increased risk of having another CVA (cerebrovascular accident). That's my upcoming milestone!
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