1. Good morning. An early morning. Sadly there is no opportunity to swim. The sun is up and one can already feel the heat. I hear the young man, but thought it was time for him to enjoy the company of his parents.
2. My days are quiet apart from the noise of a small child. As a diversion I watched the European Athletics in Norwegian last night. At least one can understand what is happening even if the language is strange.
3. My book, Bel Canto, is about an Opera Singer and a birthday party concert disturbed by terrorists. We hear of certain characters love of Opera. How they are lifted when they hear the music.
4. Well done with Martino. I sense you will be doing the same sort of thing with me on my return. Little by Little.
5. I wish you a safe journey down to the sun and if you see some miracles be sure to let me know.
Love from the lady in the black hills.
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Leaving
1 Tomorrow, I will leave for Lourdes. The coach, the ferry, the coach, the train; the eventual arrival in Lourdes at about 1200 on Friday. In preparation, I have nearly completed my packing; yet I expect to spend (at least) an hour on the completion. Things to do, things to do - they arise and arise and arise. The bulk of the packing takes 20% of the time; the completion takes 80%. Good old Pareto.
2 I have been struck by the response of the people to whom I have mentioned my visit to Lourdes. First, all (I recall) have heard about the place; some have visited. All have listened as I have explained my role as a helper; all have commended. (Well, it would be hard to disapprove.) Secondly, none has made light of my visit; none has made light of Lourdes, a place which is associated with miracles.
3 Now I will have to close this posting; when I return I will add to it.
2 I have been struck by the response of the people to whom I have mentioned my visit to Lourdes. First, all (I recall) have heard about the place; some have visited. All have listened as I have explained my role as a helper; all have commended. (Well, it would be hard to disapprove.) Secondly, none has made light of my visit; none has made light of Lourdes, a place which is associated with miracles.
3 Now I will have to close this posting; when I return I will add to it.
The Black Hills Far Away
1. Phew I have found my way into the blog, after many attempts and an email to you. I notice you are out of office. Out of what!! early bird wanting to close down already,
2. I have a grandson who is like a limpet. Everywhere Isaac goes Grandma has to follow. Very flattering but a little tiring. We are working on the English. Clear pronouncation you understand.
3. This morning I went to the Kindergarten - only ten children there at the moment. The holiday season has begun and they close for August. I am not surprised considering how hot it is here.
4. We had breakfast a slice of bread and jam. Just a slice of bread for me. Did not know what languages were buzzing around. I had to speak French as there is a small Belgian girl there and staff do not speak French. The children all seem to adapt to the language spoken at the school. I could see that Isaac understands Serbo-Croat to some extent. The staff are concerned that three languages will be confusing, but he does not seem phased. His words are beginning to form and we occasionally get two together.
5. I watched the video of the school performance - quite a spectacle. Written and composed by an actor. We had a tele vision star singing. No small affair. I had to ask for a translation so I could explain to the parents.,
6. Now back at the house for a few minutes peace. I have Thursday and Friday and then that will be the lot. Both in our ways will be pushing and caring.
7. I wish you a good Lourdes trip and hope your room-mate is amiable.
Montenegro remains the same.
black hills lady
2. I have a grandson who is like a limpet. Everywhere Isaac goes Grandma has to follow. Very flattering but a little tiring. We are working on the English. Clear pronouncation you understand.
3. This morning I went to the Kindergarten - only ten children there at the moment. The holiday season has begun and they close for August. I am not surprised considering how hot it is here.
4. We had breakfast a slice of bread and jam. Just a slice of bread for me. Did not know what languages were buzzing around. I had to speak French as there is a small Belgian girl there and staff do not speak French. The children all seem to adapt to the language spoken at the school. I could see that Isaac understands Serbo-Croat to some extent. The staff are concerned that three languages will be confusing, but he does not seem phased. His words are beginning to form and we occasionally get two together.
5. I watched the video of the school performance - quite a spectacle. Written and composed by an actor. We had a tele vision star singing. No small affair. I had to ask for a translation so I could explain to the parents.,
6. Now back at the house for a few minutes peace. I have Thursday and Friday and then that will be the lot. Both in our ways will be pushing and caring.
7. I wish you a good Lourdes trip and hope your room-mate is amiable.
Montenegro remains the same.
black hills lady
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Dear Black Hills
1 Endings. I visited an elderly man, who lives alone in a small flat, who is facing eviction. The order to quit was first given in March; the latest one will expire on Friday. By his own account, he keeps himself to himself. The other residents, by his account, make difficulties for him. Now, at 74, he looks to others to resolve his problem, to find him a place to live, to enable him to continue to live his quiet life.
2 There was no mention of a family. No mention of sons and daughters, of grand-children, who will come to his aid. There were photographs, but no references. Years ago, 50 of them, he served in the Middlesex Regiment. As a result, friendly people from SSAFA and from the RBL will take an interest in his life, in his welfare.
3 He seems to me to be the suited to Sackv,E5GgEg5'
#7ill visit the College tomorrow.
4 Ah, the credit union. We get on well these days. The credit union lives. That is, the money pours in. Alas, it does not pour out to those we hoped to capture, those whose lives we expected to change for the better. Endings.
The Stay-at-Home
1 Endings. I visited an elderly man, who lives alone in a small flat, who is facing eviction. The order to quit was first given in March; the latest one will expire on Friday. By his own account, he keeps himself to himself. The other residents, by his account, make difficulties for him. Now, at 74, he looks to others to resolve his problem, to find him a place to live, to enable him to continue to live his quiet life.
2 There was no mention of a family. No mention of sons and daughters, of grand-children, who will come to his aid. There were photographs, but no references. Years ago, 50 of them, he served in the Middlesex Regiment. As a result, friendly people from SSAFA and from the RBL will take an interest in his life, in his welfare.
3 He seems to me to be the suited to Sackv,E5GgEg5'
#7ill visit the College tomorrow.
4 Ah, the credit union. We get on well these days. The credit union lives. That is, the money pours in. Alas, it does not pour out to those we hoped to capture, those whose lives we expected to change for the better. Endings.
The Stay-at-Home
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