Life has returned to normal at the Red Cardinal nest.
A light Autumn breeze and slightly cooler days are welcome.
Our roads have been cleared of flood debris, and the sun shines on our gardens.
Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day, and as my name is the feminine version of the great saint's name, I enjoy marking the day.
In my local childhood church was a stained glass window with St. Patrick depicted very similarly to the one above. I was entranced by the vivid emerald green, and have loved the colour to this day.
Isn't it great to see the Princess of Wales out and about once more.
Gorgeous in green when she visited her Regiment, and look at her fascinating hair design: a version of a Celtic knot...
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It is wonderful to see her looking so healthy and happy after her year of treatment..
In fact, she looks better than she has for several years, I think...
And did I wheel out my shamrock earrings and take my shamrock handkerchief out for the day?
You know I did...
A royal bonus last week was Kate's appearance on Commonwealth Day, looking fantastic in a very cheery red coat and hat...
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I like a little pillbox hat, a fashion which has apparently returned into favour...
I had a blue one back in the day..
My lovely friend G surprised me with an invitation to join her for the first 2025 Maestro Concert of the Qld Symphony Orchestra.
The highlight for me was the guest artist, Canadian/American violinist James Ehnes.
He played Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto, Op.14, a work unfamiliar to me, and I loved it. Very romantic, and he really looked the part in his tail coat, and matinee idol good looks... It was brilliant!
Once again, I am sorting out my packing, filling lots of little pouches and bags with essentials, the only way I can keep order in the confines of my suitcase. I have bags for skin care (I use sample sizes when I can to keep it light), medical supplies (small amounts of essentials), electronic chargers, and a tiny sketch book, pencils & eraser. And so on. I am also taking my new Instax mini printer to illustrate my journal with a picture each day.
Munich: I look forward to exploring the Lenbachhaus art gallery, to enjoy the works of Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and the artists of the Blue Rider movement.
We will do walking tours of the historic centres of each city.
Have a good week
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I used to love the pill box hat, but I never thought they would become popular again, decades later. My grand daughters had never heard of them.
ReplyDeleteThe granddaughters made me smile. So much they have never known, makes us glad to have had a nice long life.
DeleteI'm glad things are back to normal at your place. I admired Princess Catherine in her two beautiful coats. She does look healthier than she did prior to her treatment.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy getting ready for your trip. I find that anticipation is a big part of the fun!
Back to normal is a good feeling. You are right, the anticipation is a great motivator!
DeleteHappy Belated St. Patrick's Day, Trish! I love your shamrock earrings and hope you have other times of the year to wear them. In fact, I think you should wear them for the month of March for St. Patrick's Day, alone. Just like birthdays, one day is not enough time for merriment!
ReplyDeleteMany years ago, friends and I attended the St. Patrick's Day parade and attended Mass at the Cathedral in Manhattan, but I think with the extra security of today, it wouldn't be as easy to do. Probably arriving extra early nowadays for security checks would take the fun out of attending. Necessary, but more of a hassle as avenues and streets get blocked off, so you have to factor in extra time.
What a good idea Debra. I will wear the shamrocks for March. I would love to have seen the St Patrick's Day parade in NY, having seen it occasionally on news footage. We have also attended Mass at St Patrick's, a long time ago, and I remember purchasing some trinkets at their gift shop in the back corner. It is sad to think that security checks are now necessary. We have attended Mass at Notre Dame in Paris also, and just walked in. I wonder how it would be these days.
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