Sycamore Quintet - Mozart Quintet in G minor, K 516

Cameron plays!

Apres un Reve (After a Dream)

Performed by Colin Cesa at his Senior Viola Recital on Sunday, June 14 2009 at Oakwood School.

Your Genes

I am fascinated with the idea that we now have such easy access to our own genetic identities. For a mere $399 and a bit of spit in a testtube, you can send away for a detailed analysis of your specific DNA makeup. Companies such as 23 and me (www.23andme.com) provide you with information about specific genes you may possess that put you at risk for Parkinson's Disease and Breast Cancer, or which are known to influence your alcohol metabolism and even your intelligence. I am incredibly tempted to send away for my own results, so I might finally have an explanation for my impulsive responses to emails. But that nagging fear of privacy stops me from doing it, and well, the $399 is still a hefty price to pay for such self-indulgence. On the other hand, that's only about two trips to the hair salon on Rodeo Drive, so maybe I could just stretch out those trips to Alejandro just a bit further. Can someone come up with a way to genetically modify one's hair color by the way?

What do people think of this idea of getting your personal DNA report? Check out their website: 23andme.com

Cameron Plays Cello

Here is Cameron's latest cello recital, and his first with his new wonderful teacher, Mrs. Yamagata. Nice job, Yo Yo Cam!

Morgan Loves Daddy

Four year old Morgan tells her Daddy how much she misses him while she is in Australia and he is in America. Listen to that cute down under accent developing after having lived in Brisbane only a few months. Ahright? Ahright.

Hello from up here

This is the beginning of what is to come. I don't know what that is at this point, but will soon find out. At the moment, at least it is sunny and warm, as we all expect it to be in Southern California as we approach the shortest day of the year. I do not miss the snow. Ever.