"Play date"

That's what Brian called it.

"You need another 'play date' with Jean, mom," he said not long ago.

As it so happened, we had one scheduled for Saturday to see her daughter play in the Tuba Christmas gathering in Howell. That's right! Hooahs in Howell. The weather was brisk and sunny, and while a little cold for sitting in the snow and blowing on a large metal instrument, it was delightful.

My advice for next year's holiday to-do list: GET YOURSELF TO A "TUBA CHRISTMAS" NEAR YOU!!

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