The organist librarian

Swam 20. Liz dropped me at Kent House as she went to Mass for the Assumption at Anerley. Early at CML only to find it does not open until 11 a.m. Returned 4 scores. To the hall to get seat ticket and walked across the park to the Serpentine gallery and had a look at Princess Diana memorial fountain. Meetup with Anna and her friend and went in. Watch, phone and bag in locker then giving headphones so no sound. Everyone moving slowly and calmly and directed by the artist and assistants. I waited and did a dot to dot picture of Ciaran using peas and rice. Very calming! Some sleeping, others walking up and down. We then walked to the Sackler gallery which I did not like. The artist in video smoking and drinking and an unpleasant video of a severed head falling downstairs which Anna thought funny. I thought it very inappropriate in view of the recent events in Syria and Iraq. Bus and tube to cathedral for 1.05 mass with the new Fr Michael. Saw Louise Sage, Peter and Michael Chute. To CML a...

To South Norwood pool in old car and did 32 lengths - reckon it is longer than Thornton Heath. Andrew photographer was there. To dentist and Judy stuck back in large filling which had come out. Will need a crown before she retires in July. £198! Did meeting minutes at work and weeded fiction. It was cold but fine so stayed in at lunch time. Served 5.30 mass which was held in the Lady Chapel. The full choir sounded magnificent in that acoustic. Byrd Ave verum. Fr Tim called it experimental liturgy as he was facing the altar. To Cardinal's lecture and sat in front row. Rowan Williams was very erudite and too many long words. He has a brilliant mind and was so good at answering the questions. Fr Timothy Radcliffe facilitated and I got to ask my question which was "Do you think it would be better to start with spirituality rather than doctrine in interfaith dialogue?" He gave a clear answer about seeing the fire in each other's eyes about the search for God. Louise Sa...