The organist librarian

The pulled muscle in my left side seems to have cleared up thanks to ibuprofen and heat ttreatment with the microwaved beanbag! I now have a pain in right upper chest which Shivram who is studying these things says will go. My left shoulder still gives me twinges and I ntoe tonight I have bruised my left hand middle finger! I did swim this morning 22 despite waking late as Liz was in Bow overnight for the boiler man. I never sleep well when she is away! Discussed Doris's farewell - low key, no present! I received the papers about the bereavement counselling course - I will miss some sessions but I will give it a try. Angela thinks this a good idea. She and Pauline liked the wedding photos - Louise has some better ones on face book. Olympics start tonight so I am lighting a candle in my window for Tibet.

Did a workshop about the library at the Age Concern activity days conference. Sylvie from NAPA was very inspiring about getting the elderly involved. Jeff did Tai Chi - I had to miss Monday's session because of lack of staff. I didn't get a lunch break as I had to go back to the library form 1 to 2. The Power station community forum was disappointing. It seems the new owners are going back to square one and getting plans drawn up again so more delay. Doddington West residents association gave me a chance to talk about the library. it was interesting to hear of pigeons, rats and crime on the estate. Graham Harris chaired very well indeed and we heard from Tony of BaseD. Unfortunately the meeting went on to 10 p.m. so I was knackered. Today I had a rest and went to St Michael's from Thomas Corns' excellent recital. He played a fine piece on Veni creator by Kenneth Leighton and in interesting fugue by Brahms. Franck, Bach and Mozart were all well played. I lit candles for ...