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The Recital

I had such fun with Sarah’s parents, Rose and Sam, at Sarah’s recital the other night. Sarah performed Antonin Dvorák’s String Quartet no. 12 in F major (“American”) with a small group of talented musicians. The music was wonderful, and everyone in the audience was entranced. We had a great time even, though the air conditioner couldn’t keep the small venue cool. The heat has been unbearable lately, and thunderstorms have been abundant and unpredictable. We were caught in a downpour while heading to dinner in Soho. Compared with the humidity, however, the rain was refreshing and a pleasant surprise.

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