So it’s been a long winter already and we’ve only had snow for a week and a half. The darkness comes early these days, too. The nicest thing about this season (for me anyway) is the feelings of peaceful isolation that the snow brings AND the fact that spring now has to be right around the corner! Oh please let it come quickly. I am working on a very restful project right now. I am understudying at the Guthrie. Please, no pity for me – I am truly enjoying not having to drag myself to the theater each night while picking up a paycheck. Of course I live with the chance that any moment… My sister just called. She should know better than to call right before a show…I thought she was the Guthrie. How dare she…my heart is slowing now. I will be alright. Ok, so an understudy gig is a little nerve-wracking.As for other projects, I am working on finishing a grant for  the Twin Cities Opera Guild. Christina and I have a educational program about opera/music-theater for high school kids. If you know of some kids in MN who could use some opera influences, please contact me with a school name.  Before I start a new project in January (Jeune Lune), I will visit my brothers on the west coast. Send your best thoughts and prayers in that direction if you would please – brother Ken is starting another round of chemo for his cancer and fighting brilliantly. Good vibes from loving readers never hurt, however. Enjoy the beautiful season.