Sometimes it’s difficult to know what is best. If I happened to have some important solos coming up, would it be better to stay at home and stress or worry or — yes, it happens — practice and work on reeds and attempt to relax (hah!)? Or is it better, knowing I have reeds that are working well, to escape, visit my lovely daughter and son-in-law, and enjoy a weekend with them? Will I stress even more there, being away from the horn, or will I relax, being away from it?

I just want someone to tell me what to do!