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I was ignited into action by a single click one day on Three Beautiful Things. It has started a lovely rainbow effect in my life. By looking for just 3 gems in my day to write down, I found a whole colorful array that were just waiting to be remembered. Thanks Clare! Friday, 15 April 2011. The digital radio does not like being turned off to save energy. Man about the house cannot resuscitate it. There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

Is A Fish A Man? A fish out of water, a man in the moon. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. I also found myself intimidated by my own expectations blogging had gone from being fun to an obligation. The memory seems almost unreal after this bright, beautiful spring. Other highlights included Charles Gayle, blowing his horn like a hurricane at Cafe Oto , Thomas Adès conducti.

Growing old disgracefully at 95! What our members say. Welcome to growing old disgracefully. With us you will find new ideas, and a different approach to life.

You will find my account of my trip to France on my blog LETTERS FROM ABROAD. I get a place at the LSE. Now was the time for me to do the LSE entrance exam.

No pretendo que abras tus puertas en un día, no quiero, no me gusta. tan sólo saber que me concedes el tiempo suficiente, el que haga falta, para recorrer el camino a tu casa. La filosofía entre platos de sushi. Sólo parándome un ratito, reencontrándome, puedo disfrutar al máximo de esta música que escucho, cada nota y su efecto .

Monday, June 7, 2010. My father-in-law seems to have been a romantic man during his short life, and, of course, I am eating that up. In all of this, I have not lost sight of my diet. I have lost 3 pounds! Links to this post. Sunday, May 30, 2010. Here is the recipe for Tuna Salad. It is very good either on a piece of dry toast or with 2 slices of low calorie bread and made into a sandwich. 1 small can tuna in water.

I will be 60 in November. So, with heavy heart, I have resigned from Chandos Symphony Orchestra. After 25 years leading the cello section. I stopped playing bass a few years ago apart from demonstrating to pupils for a few minutes occasionally. Duets Need TWO People! .

New Media, Old Media, Miscellanea and a very occasional bit about me. Is it really me? Spam emails and the problems with having a common name.