Fortunately, we lived in a community and a State that appreciated the benefit of supported education for the residents with “gifted” offspring reg...rdless of the National pressure to “dumb” kids down to supposedly “leave no child behind”.Sometimes, I felt that I was responding to her questions in a way that ignored the simplicity of her thinking and I got far too “deep in the weeds” confusing the issue completely. Unfortunately, that was my personality and it was unlikely I would be changing. As they exchanged greetings she tried to think of an excuse to leave but Laura fixed her with a steady but friendly gaze and said she was worried about her. ‘About me?’ asked Elspeth, vainly trying to disguise her unease. ‘I’m fine, really.’ ‘But you’ve been so distracted and preoccupied. It’s not at all like you.’ ‘Honestly, Laura, there’s nothing wrong.’ Laura could sense Elspeth’s disquiet. ‘Elspeth,’ she said firmly but with a reassuring smile, ‘I’ve seen the symptoms before, you know.. The finale was exciting as well, providing ample opportunities for Stuart and the low brass to let loose at full volume. Additionally, upon hearing the first notes of the finale, Melody leaned over to Jane and whispered a question.“Isn’t that basically the Jaws theme music?”Suppressing a laugh at her perceptiveness, Jane could only nod in reply.After the intermission, the orchestra launched into Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which featured Maestro Spano on piano. There were also several jazzy. Fate, for sure, had intended more for them. The timeline was diverted andthe two were paying the price: Amy for her stubborn obstinance; John forhis arrogance.For her stubborn behavior, Amy was dealt a hand similar to that ofSisyphus. She was placed upon life's treadmill: forever struggling tomake ends meet; forever struggling to find her way in the world. Ever-seeking her true path, never finding it. Perpetually confused anddisillusioned, she was now trapped by life's circumstances.John,.