This weekend I saw six shows by the most fun, talented, sophisticated, versatile, energetic and moving musician in the world, the one and only Uehara Hiromi.

I met new people at each show, went to one show with a friend, walked through Central Park and Strawberry Fields with friends who are moving to the city next month, saw and surprised one of my best friends since kindergarten on the subway after one of the shows, was seen and surprised by three of my students in Washington Square Park after the show the next night, and witnessed many happy people wearing rainbows on the train home last night.

I was very tired this morning, but I have to do what I have to do.  We talked about education in the first class.  Your entire life is learning, but even so, I explained public schools and universities.  Usually you study at a university for four years.

Speaking of which, I made it home from my first gigantic journey on this same day, four years ago.

I thought I was finished, but there were many adventures, challenges and treasures waiting for me.

Wow, someone seriously just set off some fireworks...