We went to the Disney Concert Hall Saturday for a Holiday Celebration by the Master Chorale. I like the architect, Frank Gehry, so I was really excited to see the place. I loved the tree at the foot of the main bank of escalators.



Once we had a drink and then got to our seats, I got in trouble for taking these photos:




Apparently, photography isn't permitted inside. Even poor photography. I was told to put my camera away, and I said, "But I need to take a lot of photos so that I can steal these design ideas and build my own concert hall in my town and make lots of money that otherwise the Disney Concert Hall would make!"

I think I really had him stumped, because he stood there for a few seconds. But then he took a move toward me and I really thought he might abscond with my camera. So I quickly stuffed it into my clutch. He's not getting that camera. It has work to do.

For example, I made cookies today, and I had to take photos of them because, as you know, cookies are perishable, and you want to get a record of those babies. One of my favorite cookies to make during the holidays is Mexican wedding cakes. You know, those little round butter cookies covered with powdered sugar. I also made monster chocolate chip cookies with pecans and chocolate chips and holiday M&Ms. Here's a container of cookies we're giving to the neighbors.

and here's a typical scene left over from the making of the butter cookies.


Next up: Chris writes to Santa about this, and this!