A problem has developed with my internet connection that is affecting my ability to stream my live music shows on the internet. I have spoken to the helpline but it sounds as though this might not be a quick fix. This is unfortunate, given that I have four shows booked between now (Tuesday) and Thursday. Still, one has to take the long view in these situations. It is certainly not the first time I have had difficulties and I doubt very much if it will be the last. Despite all this, I have played 700 one hour shows since January 2008.
With regard to the music itself, I have to admit that things are going very slowly in terms of both guitar and piano. However, during a major clear-out at home I found one of my favourite books that had been hiding for a couple of years: Zen guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo. I have started re-reading it and I hope that the calmness will eventually swirl into all corners of my mundane reality. As for piano, I think I have just hit one of those plateaux.
Watching the Julie-Julia film last week inspired me to order Julia Child’s book(s) which have been published as a two volume boxed set in hardback. They arrived this morning. I shall do some browsing and reading around before sharpening my knife and getting out the chopping block. I do not think I shall attempt to replicated Julie’s achievement of cooking all the recipes in one year, but I would like to explore these books fully over the next few years. Today, however, I must address my internet problem. Talk to you later, my dear blogophiles.
John's Quavering Pencil 
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