Royal Academy

Swam 20 wrote minutes of council. I was up early and wrote a measured response to David Wright and Stephen. He pulled out of the recital over the typesetting of the programme! Talk about nitpicking. I should never have agreed to Stephen's suggestion. He appeared not to know the audience would be so small. He is 85 and lives in Boston. It looks as though I may have to play. To Odeon Kensington on Overground to Olympia and bus to see the beautiful Far from the madding crowd - loved the music and scenery and excellent acting. Liz went to Holland Park. I went to RA summer - liked the bright coloured walls and the arrangement. William Kentridge South African and brown etchings of Galapagos. Some fine landscapes. Schools exhibit closed. Tea then to Cassart to get varnish.