Modigliani

Swam, Mass and at coffee invited to Christmas lunch on 20th, quiet day with Eileen McDade at cathedral on The Light of the world. two bite the dust on The Apprentice. Sean was brilliant in the reception class nativity. Frankincense bearer takes centre stage! At Somerset House very taken by film in Melancholia exhibition by Guido van der Werve. National gallery cello inspired by Cima Mario Brunello Bach and Weinberg sonata. People cannot sit silent for a Cage piece. Same thing in church if there is a silent gap. 3 exhibitions at Tate Modern. Too many people in Modigliani but did sketching from the catalogue in members room. Intrigued by Kabakov not bothered about Russian revolution stuff. The swings are fun!To Our Lady of Victories Kensington where we married 43 years ago.Church and hall vastly improved and plans for new pipe organ. The Cardinal was at the Lourdes carols to support the Westminster Lourdes pilgrimage. Nice to see Carolyn Morrison. Nice eats. The readings last night at the Lourdes Christmas celebration were beautifully clear and slow, Thank you Tom Hollander, Janet Suzman, Alex Blake, Patricia Hodge and Alex Macqueen.
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