A SPLASH OF CHEER

SUNDAY

A Fifth Avenue Sundown

 and
"All That Glitters"

A Chrismas Concert
West Village Chorale
at
Judson Memorial Church

With angels on high and carol of the bells, a silent night and virgin birth, Irving Berlim and beautiful brasswinds.  With joy and exhultation to spare, a lively weaving of Sacred and Secular song, and Oh, the divine harpist!

Did you know that a "Quodlibet" is a piece of music combining many different melodies, usually popular tunes, in counterpoint, and often in a humorous manner?  The term is Latin, meaning 'whatever', or literally, 'what pleases'.  They did one!

We enjoyed it.

'Archangel'

and

'Herself'

Here's a Christmas medley

JANUARY 2014

A little bird brought news that plans are afoot for a trip to Floridaaaaaaaaaaaa-ah!

Got my sun protective gear.

My thoughts turned to flying away, away from city streets to live surf,  from the traffic roar to blue skies and shore. 

My dear friend is booking a train for my next Birthday.

I love train travel!

Meanwhile, still, Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice, Yule Tide, and the New Year line up ahead like precious beads marking the days,

Whatever happens according to the fates and forces,

it's a spirit boost to have happy plans.

~

For now,

an appropriately soothing pot of tea.