More About Mildred

                                   (Above: Mildred is mystified by a bugle that has valves.)

Several years ago, I was playing with the (picture book) idea of a dragonfly and a frog as best friends.  So, randomly, I drew Lily (the frog) looking up as Mildred flew overhead.  I liked the drawing, so I hung it in my office (where I teach music).

One of my woodwind students, Miles, perused the drawing and said, "It's not done."
I looked at the drawing.  Seemed 'done' to me.
"What's missing, Miles?" I asked.
"Mildred needs a pink purse."

In that split second, All Things Mildred changed forever.  And you should see her purse.

Mildred is now happily ensconced in her, what, seventh adventure?  The picture books are all wordless, but Mildred's actions have so endeared her to many, that she now adorns not only her own picture books, but some missives (and blogs) as well.

As she is soooooo educated in art, theatre, and music, it was mutually decided that Mildred is the perfect dragonfly to share in writing both this, and the music blog.  Oh, and by the way, bugles don't have valves.  Wonder what that thing is she's holding?

Brooke