Valerie Kampmeier » Ojai http://www.valeriekampmeier.com Valerie Kampmeier Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:44:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= I just lost a week! http://www.valeriekampmeier.com/archives/47-I-just-lost-a-week.html http://www.valeriekampmeier.com/archives/47-I-just-lost-a-week.html#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:52:23 +0000 valerie http://www.valeriekampmeier.com/?p=47 I haven’t posted anything much lately, and I’ve really missed it! We found out a week ago that we have to move by June 1st, so I’ve been busy house-hunting, and am pleased to report that we have found a nice rental right in the heart of town.

In any normal town, I wouldn’t consider living in the center, but Ojai is QUIET! Nothing much happens after 8pm, which I know would drive some people crazy, but is fine by us. Since Robert started getting up at 6.30 a.m. every morning to write, we’re learning to be creative, free-thinking, bohemians… who go to bed early!

BTW, Robert’s sister Lisa now has her own blog, with some inspirational entries- I heartily recommend a visit.

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I was riveted by the consummate artistry, virtuosity, commitment, versatility, sensitivity and the infectious joy of these players. Nothing I could say right now could adequately capture the experience. Apparently, there’s a CD in the works. I’ll be first in line.

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