Easter boo-boo

This morning, an error was made, attributable, we say, to simple forgetfulness that could happen to anybody.

We drove the nine miles to son David's to deliver an Easter gift, a newly-arrived CD of trombonist Joe Alessi's TROMBONASTICS. We ostensibly put the CD back into the case, refolded the program notes folder from the scanner and slid it into the case.............and drove into the rural driveway west of town with a rare gift. We paused to take a picture of the old birch twig name tag from the 60's David still has nailed to the homestead, placing the envelope with the about-to-be-delivered CD on the trunk while we worked the camera.

David came out and went to open the CD, but it wasn't there! 'We' had forgotten to take the CD out of the computer tower back at home, following the download. The case was empty of its contents. Program notes, but no music. Over a cup of coffee the raccoonteur silently mused over the sheer stupidity of it all.

But it gave him a chance to see Mike, student trombonist for whom the item was destined as an inspirational Easter offering. Mike laughed if off, but his slight disappointment was visible.

These kind of things happen...........to anybody.

Well, the actual CD will be given to the Dousman Dixes tomorrow when they stop in to pick it up in Waukesha. I also have another bit of mending to do on our Easter bunny whose ear has again broken off. Unintentionally.