Busy Weekend

As of this past Friday, mom will probably come home this Wednesday. She is doing great! My cousin from east Texas (my mom's sister's daughter) came to see her on Saturday. They talked all day. Mom was recalling events from 40-50 years ago...specific words still escape her in mid-sentence, but the details are all in tact. Right now, the only events she doesn't remember is the first week in the hospital. That's probably a good thing. I also took her outside in her wheelchair and managed to get her to say her favorite bad word as we bounced along the uneven sidewalk...I know she's ok if she remembers that word!

My friend, Lisa, and I went to hear Beethoven's 9th at the Meyerson in Dallas on Sunday. It was amazing! I loved watching the conductor, Jaap Van Zweden, as he directed the symphony. He's a husky man who looks more like a football coach rather than a symphony conductor. He would rise up on his toes and hop as the music would rise and fall. First he would hop and face the violins, then hop and face the cellos, etc. It was fun. And of course the music was beautiful, particularly the finale, Ode to Joy. This concert was part of the free events held in conjunction w/ the grand opening of the new AT&T Performing Arts Center. We took a tour of the new Winspear Opera House next to the Meyerson. I can't wait to see a show there. We did not take the tour of the Wiley Theatre across from the Winspear but both are architectural marvels and absolutely gorgeous. They are both getting national press and slated to rival NYC. A stage was set up in the middle of the intersection of Flora and Olive. We caught a few performances there, including a flamenco dance group which was terrific. It was a fun, action-packed weekend.