More exercises in the Art of Possibility:

f) if you accepted the position at the Powers School you could consider
trying to recruit members of the faculty for your own orchestra. This
would be a political challenge. Some might become your enthusiastic
supporters; some might be angry and resentful. You might end up with
a big victory or a big loss. A loss might provide you with the momentum'
to go to Europe sooner rather than later.

g) so far as I can tell, there's relatively little chamber music at Powers.
You might try to change that, especially with Cristina's help.

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Was notified this morning that I lost my appeal to the Appeals Court.
"We" must decide what to do next, an "art of possibility" decision which
I can't make by myself.