Category Archives: Music

The Symphony with Talidra

Above is the Jacoby Symphony Hall opened in the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Jacksonville in 1997. There is a seating capacity of 1,800; that today is packed with, four districts from Duval County, elementary students on … Continue reading

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Welcome to The Whidbey

I got to put my toes in the sand [in Virginia Beach] and watch Right On (a black band in purple suits). I had S’mores Pop-Tarts for breakfast and got to the ship at 6:15. I was able to shine … Continue reading

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Leaving Pensacola in May

We didn’t get done [with graduation practice] till 2 pm. When I called the parents, Mom told me they would be at the hotel by 4, the family didn’t get in till 6. Angie gave me a ride to the … Continue reading

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A Wet April in Pensacola 2005

It’s pouring rain outside. We’ve already gotten 5 inches and I heard some thunder. We had command PT on Wednesday and PO made sure all the broke [LLD] people went to the gym. Me and Heath sat in the sauna … Continue reading

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I Survived Bootcamp

I got to boot camp on July 19, as planned. I look forward to reading all the letters home to remember how it was [as I wrote in my bunk each night]. It’s been 3 more months in Chicago, and … Continue reading

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