Day 086: Brother Mike is coming to ski
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Vienna 1971—A Student Journal
A year of music, study, travel, sightseeing &
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Day 86
— Brother Mike is coming to ski
27-October-1971
(Wed.)
TRANSCRIPT
Been practicing a lot these last few days. Horn,
piano, and guitar. I’m beginning to notice that when
you practice (correctly), and do so continuously
(every day), improvement comes about and it becomes
easier to play. I notice it most on the guitar and
piano. On the horn—well, sometimes it seems like it’s
easier. I hope I can keep up this type of routine
every day (I doubt it). I’ve also been studying
German everyday (for the last 3 days). That should
help.
Got package of clothes from home. Sweaters, etc. The
clothes were welcomed.
Got a letter from Mike [my brother] also. He says he
is definitely coming here to ski this winter. That
should be great. I hope we’ll work something out.
REFLECTIONS
Routine.
The
routine of practicing continues. I see improvement on
guitar and piano, and some on the horn.
Home
sweet home. I’m
missing home, certainly. And a package from my family
certainly warms my heart, my spirit, and my
body—winter is approaching. That’s what mom’s and
families do—help out. It is appreciated.
Brother
Mike. My brother
Mike is the second oldest of our clan. I’m the oldest
of the bros. Mike is the expert mechanic, his
profession for most of his life. I owe many a
resurrected car to him and his expertise. Mike is
also an expert skier. My being in Europe has inspired
him to take his first European ski adventure in the
Alps. We’ll have to see where. It will be good to see
him.
So, long for now.
John
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