It was an amazing experience to be with gabrielle last night while she was getting her flute for the very first time. The Quinlan & Fabish guy (the instrument seller) told her that she needs to remember not to open it until friday, her first lesson, so her instructor can show her how to put it together. Of course. We get in the car. She opens it. I don't say a word because I am excited too. She is amazing this little one. Irene once told me that Jon's hair is his flame, a swirl edging towards the sky on the top of his head. I think gabrielle's red hair is her flame, all things intense and burning, good and bad.