Music Week Begins!

Yesterday was the start of Music Week at Lutheridge. This year, unlike last year, I can be around for more of it. I plan to go to the choral group (adult choir) rehearsals, so that if my Dad needs anything, I'll be there to help. Plus, I don't mind being there when rehearsing is happening; in fact, I find it fascinating to see how a conductor trains, motivates, and shapes a choir.We will be eating most meals at my house, and I have bought and prepped accordingly. I'm still not completely sure of how many will be here, but I'm ready for a crowd. Dining hall food during the summer is not designed for adult eaters: think chicken nuggets, corn dogs, and school cafeteria quality pizza. I have sandwiches of all sorts, plus a selection of chips, yogurt cups, fruit, and an amazing variation on carrot raisin salad that I made yesterday.I have a lot of carrots, so I grated roughly 4.5 cups, a task which made me very happy for my food processor. I didn't have raisins, so I roughly chopped 3/4 C.…