THE WEARING OF THE GREEN (AND RED)

 

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...

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...

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!

It was a great way to forget about the cyclone, and look forward to our upcoming Musical Tour in Europe, first stop: Salzburg.

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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