It's official: Cooper's got a brand new home.  From now on you can find me at http://cooperlowenthal.blogspot.com/.  Stop on by!   

This morning I played for service at the cathedral in Hartford, as I often do.  A little blue-haired old lady came over to chat with me after the service, saying how much she enjoys my playing, which was nice of her.  Then she noted how cold it was in the cathedral, theorizing that a Manhattan would warm her right up.  "You like Manhattans, don't you," she asked sweetly.  Before I could agree she answered, "Of course you do, with a cherry!  I think we should go across the street for a couple of drinks."  "Sounds perfect to me," was all I could say.    Too bad the bars downtown aren't open in the morning.

In other news: My xanga subscription comes due in a few days, and I'm thinking of moving to either typepad or blogger.  While I've met a lot of great people on xanga, I think I might have fewer problems and better service elsewhere.  What do y'all think?  Will you still come and visit me in my new digs?

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Ahh, winter is unmistakably here.  And Connecticut is handling it with typical panic.  The University where I teach closed today, so all my classes are cancelled.  While I certainly enjoyed having the day off, I think it's silly that they should shut down over a few inches of light snow, especially on the last Friday of the semester.  On the other hand, I've had a great day so far: breakfast with JayBird, Target, clearing Rich and Holly's driveway, hanging out with Seth and then abs day at the gym (which was deserted except for a few neurotic gays).  And I'm definitely in a punchy mood, which could be because of the unexpected day off, or else the diet pills I take.  Tonight is one more rehearsal for another round of Nutcracker performances this weekend, and then I'll meet the boys out for drinks tonight.

Here are a couple of pictures I took from my apartment:

Today is my beautiful boyfriend, Dimitrios' birthday.  He's turning 23 again, can you believe it?!?

I can't yet reveal his birthday/xmas gifts on the off chance he will see this before I see him this afternoon, but I'm fairly certain he will be a very satisfied birthday boy. 

Today I got up early to go to the supermarket and gym before meeting up with the boif.  Let me tell you, the grocery store is filled with crazy people at 7:30 a.m., literally running up and down the aisles with a crazed look in their eyes.  Dimitrios told me that that look is just coffee - The best part of waking up is Folger's in your cup!  I'm not so sure, though; these people look like they're crazy all day long.

Ok, I'm off to have another cup myself before I hit the gym.  Have a great day! 

P.S.  Have you posted your picture on my map yet?