I heartily agree with Julian Lloyd Webber's article in the Times about the dearth of classical music on TV and radio. The Young Musician of the Year (or 2 years) showed that there is an audience just waiting for this music. Although some of the music was unfamiliar to me and not the sort I would La-La to these talented youngsters were a delight to watch and listen to.
I then switched to the Queen's 90th Birthday celebration. The Queen is almost as old as I am. Did she really enjoy the pop songs that accompanied the musical rides of her beloved horses? I found it quite incongruous. Where was the martial music? I know "pop" means popular but it was HER birthday we were celebrating.
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Sunday 15 May 2016
Update - April
We were shocked and saddened to hear of our friend Vic's death. He will be greatly missed by his friends here and in Australia.
April was a busy month here. My son and family came from Paris to stay with me while Amanda and Mike holidayed in Spain. I saw my three grown-up grandchildren and Sarah and Lan also my three great grandsons. My nephew and his wife and my niece Karen also came to visit. An opportunity to see Roger and family while they were in England. Martin came and a former colleague of Roger's. The front door was busier than 10 Downing Street.
I had a very nice 93rd birthday with many cards and some beautiful flowers and presents. My dear friends in Denmark remembered me. So kind of them. Also my friends from Seaford came for coffee and cake.
I have been told by the doctor that my 15 injections have halted the deterioration in my sight. It is still not good but hopefully won't get any worse.
I was glad to find my alarm button works. While I was alone I foolishly decided to move a heavy armchair. I overbalanced and fell and could not get up. I thought I can't sit here all evening till someone comes home so I pressed my alarm. Help came at once. My neighbours helped me up and an ambulance crew arrived to check I was O.K. My pride was hurt and so was my bottom but apart from that I shall survive to fight Anno Domini a bit longer.
April was a busy month here. My son and family came from Paris to stay with me while Amanda and Mike holidayed in Spain. I saw my three grown-up grandchildren and Sarah and Lan also my three great grandsons. My nephew and his wife and my niece Karen also came to visit. An opportunity to see Roger and family while they were in England. Martin came and a former colleague of Roger's. The front door was busier than 10 Downing Street.
I had a very nice 93rd birthday with many cards and some beautiful flowers and presents. My dear friends in Denmark remembered me. So kind of them. Also my friends from Seaford came for coffee and cake.
I have been told by the doctor that my 15 injections have halted the deterioration in my sight. It is still not good but hopefully won't get any worse.
I was glad to find my alarm button works. While I was alone I foolishly decided to move a heavy armchair. I overbalanced and fell and could not get up. I thought I can't sit here all evening till someone comes home so I pressed my alarm. Help came at once. My neighbours helped me up and an ambulance crew arrived to check I was O.K. My pride was hurt and so was my bottom but apart from that I shall survive to fight Anno Domini a bit longer.
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