Monday was what I would consider a great day. I was busy but productive. The private lessons were strong, and much was accomplished in a forward motion. Musical callbacks, OMEA preparation, and Christmas solos are all coming together nicely.

Other than that, there is so little to report this morning.

On this date in history: (2020) English writer John le Carré, who was best known for suspenseful, realistic spy novels, died at age 89. (2015) A landmark climate change agreement was reached at a UN conference in Paris as 195 countries agreed to limit greenhouse gas emissions; the accord effectively replaced the Kyoto Protocol. (2000) On this day in 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively awarded the presidency to George W. Bush, ruling that a fair recount of ballots in Florida could not be performed by the deadline for certifying the state’s electors. (1999) American author Joseph Heller—the author of Catch-22 (1961), one of the most significant works of protest literature to appear after World War II—died at age 76. (1977) The music drama Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, had its world premiere; the film was a huge hit, as was the accompanying disco soundtrack by the Bee Gees.  (1923) American game show host Bob Barker, who was best known for hosting The Price Is Right (1972–2007), was born. (1915) American popular singer Frank Sinatra, who also achieved wide success as a film actor, was born in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Make it a great day!