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Music

I've been a classically trained violinist for almost my entire life. I like to play in ensembles like the Civic Orchestra of Victoria (I am currently sitting principal second violin there) and the Sooke Philharmonic, as well as the occasional set with The Bald Eagles. I've also played in the Lake Union Civic Orchestra, the Octava Chamber Orchestra, and the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, as well as in musical theater pits, in chamber ensembles, by myself, and anywhere else I can.

I write about my upcoming performances in my newsletter, so you can sign up and hear about them a week or two in advance. I send one per month, on average.

Writing

It's too sporadic for a blog, but I write things when the mood strikes me. Like a blog, these pages are in reverse chronological order.

Other Stuff

I take pictures and make drawings and small watercolor paintings! They mostly end up on Flickr; the paintings are here.

Bike touring is my favorite way to travel. Drop me a line and ask me about routes, especially in the Pacific Northwest. You can also ask me about cargo biking or bike camping.

Playing music is fun, and listening to music is also fun. I like literally every kind of music - if it reminds you of listening to a raccoon that fell into a trash bin, I might enjoy it.

I have been doing Chen style tai chi for over a decade now, and I've started assistant teaching in some of my partner's classes.

A colored pencil drawing of an autumn leaf

Software

I make software for a living! Take a look at my other website for more information about that. The site you are on is my website for everything that I do that is not software development.

About

Hi! I'm Melinda. Sometimes I pretend to be a cloud on the internet. At other times, I like to tend to my fish tank, garden, make jam, go kayaking, look at trees, admire gastropods and mollusks, bake layer cakes, gaze into tidepools, brew beer, pick apples, and smell the roses.