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Opinion

Someday, someday ...

By Jay Bookman
Feb 20, 2015

I've seen a lot and done a lot, but so far, I've never made it down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras or even JazzFest, and I've never made it down to Florida for spring training. And since Mardi Gras 2015 was Tuesday and my schedule for the rest of the spring looks packed, I won't be scratching them off my list anytime soon.

But I promise myself that someday, someday ...

The Rebirth Brass Band plays tomorrow night at Terminal West on Marietta.

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