this week have been struggling to either get time, or inspiration to blog....
its been a mixed week of meetings, preparations, and funerals. and i've noticed that i just can't get enthused to read this week. i want to be outside doing physical activity, stretching the old bod, as it feels like its starting to creak from lack of work.
roll on spring and summer methinks!
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Dear Tony
I cannot help but notice the silence in your blogging …. which may mean you are in Kenya (!) … but I respect everyone’s silence - I just want to acknowledge that I can hear your cyberspace silence.
You use the word “Inspiration” in your last blog, and “Inspiration” is one of those “fabulous” words. Lent has to be at times a desert time.
On Saturday evening I attended our own Forest Choir (conducted by St Mary’s own Jonathan Rathbone) performing the Bach B Minor Mass. I was apprehensive in my attendance, for I was aware of how many of the choir were apprehensive of attempting this most ambitious work. Someone once said “No one is worthy enough to play or sing the B Minor Mass”. However, as I type this I can feel the tears rising, as I remember their magnificent performance. There is so much human talent and capacity in Waltham Forest … and beyond.
And as I type this I am listening to the B Minor Mass … which starts with that most sombre and serious and prolonged cry for help …. The Kyrie … “Lord have Mercy”.
And I am reminded of another famous choral work - “Messiah” by Handel, which starts with the words of Isaiah 40: “Comfort ye”.
Thanks for the information about “Fellowship Afloat”. It terrified me - I cannot imagine myself leaving my life of isolation for such an experience. However, miracles do happen, and I have not yet reached Easter (or Pentecost). However, much to my relief I notice that our very own Waltham Forest Philharmonic Orchestra are playing in the Assembly Hall that weekend, and I am committed to supporting them as well, with a little dinner party in my flat beforehand. So, maybe next time ……. ???????
thanks for you r encouragement lads. no doubt the swells of inspiration will start rolling soon enough so that i can get back surfing again.
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