Mozart’s Laudate Dominum
Mozart’s Laudate Dominum
performed by two world class sopranos
Emma Kirkby: Mozart’s Laudate Dominum
Lucia Popp: Laudate Dominum (Mozart)
I heard this on the radio this morning, and was alarmed to see that i hadn’t already posted it here. Emma Kirkby is a favourite of mine, but Lucia Popp is a revalation. I think the chorus go [...]
a solitary path
A path for an individual
a quote from Eileen Caddy
Never be afraid to tread the path alone.
Know which is your pathand follow it whereverit may lead you;
do not feel you have to follow in someone else’s footsteps.
garden seat – project for carpenter
garden seat – project for carpenter?
This shelter has a seat that lifts to reveal a useful hidey hole. Would the rodents ever find their way in, I wonder … A project worthy of Lady Penelope’s handy man, I reckon.
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dis-disclaimer
Warning!!
Commentors real, unreal and imagined (aliases) are likely to find themselves in future stories. If you don’t believe it, ask Lord Douchebag, his other half, Paddy O’Table, Pope Terry 1st of Oz, The Dire Tribe …
shed foundations
Writers’ Cabin / Retreat
shed foundations!
Typically, as soon as one wall in place the Typist (so-called) has added a temporary floor and somewhere to snooze…
The foundations are under the shed so people won’t trip over them, with a concrete slab on top – amazingly, all four are level at the same height above sea level (for [...]
bude open air market
bude open air market
Apparently some folks still haven’t seen through the illusions of the senses – and they go shopping, holler at each other, and believe it’s enjoyable. Clearly they haven’t read Buddha!
Anyway, if you must go shopping (eg for essentials like food, jeans, guitars) do so outdoors! It works for me …
The smaller boot [...]
Sea Pool – June 2008
Sea Pool – June 2008
For the record, 8th June 2008 in Bude, Cornwall, UK was perfect. It was sunny all day, the breeze was gentle, but off the sea, keeping away pollen and such. I still hadn’t bought a new wetsuit, but I will today – barring major accidents …
Some brave souls swim without a [...]
American Water Snake
Mary, the American Water Snake
Mary the water snake has moved in to the little goldfish pond. Quite harmless but still gives me the creeps when she shoots out from somewhere near me. She had a large toad for lunch the other day. Don’t know how she got her mouth around it.