A good day

Liz went to opticians. I enjoyed Simon Williams' recital at Grosvenor chapel. Appropriately he played the Royal Fireworks music, Buxtehude and Mendelssohn 3. Hindemith 3 not to my taste really. Popped into Farm Street church and Royal Academy for large paintings by Li Songsong, disappointing designs by John Carter. The Daumier exhibition was far too crowded - some fine works. To SOAS Brunei gallery to see the Zoroastrian exhibition - some very fine things but poorly displayed. Hard to read the captions on the glass cases, excellent videos but nowhere to sit and watch them. The washing ritual was fascinating. Interesting display about David Livingstone.  Tea at Pret and then Louise joined us at the lovely Gate cinema to see Philhomena. A moving and funny film which made you think. Dame Judy Dench and Steve Coogan were outstanding. To Acton.
Wednesday Ciaran to school in Louise's car - funny driving it again after all these years! I took Sean to music and a good turnout. Told Tamar about SA trip - she said it gave her goosebumps.   Helen was there. Had coffee and got petrol then home - Sean slept and was as good as gold. He takes a few steps and stands well. Took Ciaran to swimming lesson and amazed at his progress. Watched The Ambassadors and Question of sport.                                                                                                             

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