February 2, 2014. San Francisco, CA. The Donatello.

We are staying right downtown San Francisco. Ken exchanged a time share. Our home here is lovely. Modern and spacious, so we are pleased. Our plan is to just poke around, walking here and there. The maps show that we are within walking distance of lots of interesting places. We were weary when we arrived but after a bite to eat at the elegant restaurant in the hotel, we have recovered. Ken has even unpacked his whole suitcase. I will deal with it tomorrow. On the plane from Los Angeles, JetBlue showed the super bowl on the TV. It was surreal, watching the Broncos being demolished. And there were loud howls and cheers from the passengers. No one anticipated a blowout but that is what we got. Congratulations to Seattle. They played a great game. Last week in Jackson, Mississippi, Kate and Mary Frances won the Bach piano competition. Gold medal to Kate and Silver for Mary Frances. The person who was most excited was their piano teacher. Congratulations to the girls and to the teacher too.