Yesterday I sat on the panel for two opera auditions: one was for principal horn and the other for second clarinet. It’s an important task, but it is also one that makes me nervous: we decide people’s future, and I wish I could accept everyone. But only one of each instrument could be chosen. The bravery of ALL who play their hearts out for us does not go unnoticed by me. I admire them all, and I am humbled by their talent. So I have shared this image — a very brave looking Sparaxis among many other brave little flowers, on Facebook. I share it here as well.
Sparaxis, Red, Black and Yellow, 3.19.18 
I do not envy you that task. Still if one chooses honestly and as best one can what more can we ask ?
We chose, and I know we made the correct choices. I just ache for all who go home deflated.
agreed.
Ah … with your agreement I wonder if that means you have to do something similar in your line of work? Or maybe you are a musician as well?
Nothing musical. Not unless retired counts somehow as musical.
Well, “retired” sings to me! It’s getting louder all the time. 🙂
It is funny how that works. Somehow the perfect concert hall grows around it and the tune makes more and more sense. Thanks
I look forward to that perfect concert hall. Truly. ❤️