We got here early tonight. “Here” is the Jensen Performing Arts Center. We were here last night as well. That performance was by the Repertory Dance Theater and was an interesting evening tracing some of the history of modern dance in America. A few of the pieces were spectacular. Some were just interesting. We had a good time and enjoyed the performance.

Today was supposed to be partly cloudy and pleasant. The reality was cloudy with rain showers. Nevertheless, there were things to do. One of my tasks this fall is to close off under the deck to keep Bradica (the dog) out of there. She hates the snow (and the rain, and grass, and the outdoors in general) and when there is snow on the ground she’ll try not to go outside. When that isn’t working, she’ll try to go under the deck where it’s dry. That’s a hard place to clean up! So today dad and mom came over from Soda Springs. Dad brought his tools for drilling into concrete. I got up early (for a Saturday) and went over to Lowes to get the lumber. We mounted a board on the outside wall under the deck and nailed on place a 2×10 across the space under the stairs going from the deck to the backyard. That worked very well. I nailed in place some lattice work and that part of the deck is now closed off. The rest will get done over the next couple of weeks.

Tomorrow is Fast Sunday. In keeping with a recent tradition, Nina and I went to dinner at Applebees before coming to the concert hall. That’s why we’re early (but it isn’t early any more — we’re five minutes past the scheduled starting time). We try to get out to dinner on the Saturday before Fast Sunday. It’s a nice tradition. Anything with food is nice! The lights just went down and then back up again. Is it time to start?

The program tonight is a group from Nova Scotia with a performance titled “Drum“. There are all kinds of drums on stage. This should be a lot of fun! It’s starting!