I wanted to wish those over in Scotland preparing to compete in next week's World Pipe Championship all the best. I am there with you in spirit! Special thoughts going to Inverarary and District PB for a spectacular concert on Wednesday night. It's been a long time coming! I held my 2020 ticket for as long as I could and finally cancelled the ticket so someone else could enjoy the evening it when I knew I couldn't make the trip this year.

Thank you to my 4 inspirations in writing the books in the music series (Jack Lee, J. Reid Maxwell, Stuart Liddell and Steven McWhirter). Zephan Knichel did me a great help capturing photos of you at Piping Hot Summer Drummer holding the newest book, The Beginner Years: Learning to Play a Musical Instrument, last month. And, to add, without Zephan's tremendous help, that book might never have been completed!

Go well everyone! ... See more