Valentine's day!
I received red roses and a chocolate heart from BB...
I kept quiet, as I wasn't sure if this would arrive in time;
It's another booknook kit, with an astronomy theme. He's still in kit-building mode, big time.
I was so pleased when it turned up at lunchtime!
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My neck is massively improved. I've spent nearly all the day re-reading Murder Most Royal by S J Bennett and finished it this afternoon. I really enjoy her books, and there's another in the series coming out this year.
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The current Book Club choice is Broken Threads by Mishal Husain; the story of her parents and grandparents during the partition of India. It's interesting, but not a 'pafe-turner! The next Book Club choice is The Door to Door Bookstore. It's currently 99p on kindle so I downloaded it and made a start. It might grow on me... The Donna Leon, Jewels of Paradise, is another 99p download. I enjoy the Inspector Brunetti series, but this is a stand-al9ne novel. We shall see...
Sanctus
This is the Hilliyard Ensemble singing a 14th century anonymous Czech Samctus, while Jan Garbarek improvises on saxophone, from the cd Officium. I love this cd.
Lovely gifts to receive. I'm so glad your gift for him arrived in time. Those are beautiful but they look as though they would take a lot of patience!
ReplyDeleteHe says this kit will be less fiddly; in the previous one almost every piece needed the edges painted whitevand allowed to dry before it could be added to the build!
DeleteThanks so much for this clip from Officium. I know of Jan Garbarek from his playing with Keith Jarrett, but didn't know this CD. Have just ordered a pre-owned version from someone else in Canada selling it o eBay - let's hope it's in good condition. Thanks again - I had just been listening (as I often do) to Jarrett's famous Koln Concert.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of Jan Garbarek; I will look up the Koln Concert. Officium is an astounding collaboration.
DeleteI too love Officium. The blending of voices and saxophone are sublime, thank you. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteIt's fascinating to read all the comments about the music! Especially when one discovers interests in common, or new avenues to explore. Thanks, K
DeleteSuch a lovely present!!! I love early singing music. Made my Year 5's listen to Renaissance sacred music this week for their lesson- was very soothing!
ReplyDeleteRenaissance sacred music... excellent choice for overtired children just before half term!
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