The organist librarian

On Monday I swam 42 lengths - my best ever effort! Tuesday and Friday I overslept so missed out on my swim but I did go on Thursday but I was late so only did 20 lengths. There is a Bank holiday on Monday so I will have to wait until Tuesday to get back into normal practice. I did go to Tai Chi on Monday and Jeff told us all about his trip to China and Hong Kong. Graeme was on the train on Tuesday and today as Dom caught a bug on the plane back from Florida. It was good to see him again! On Tuesday we served at the Mass for volunteers and there was a delightful reception in the cathedral hall. Mgr Mark urged us to meet new people and I met 5 people new to me including the new Cathedral manager, who has been very helpful with bookings for the Interfaith sessions. June 20th 3 to 5 is the launch of the new interfaith group.

Two nights where I have slept for 6 hours which is great! I returned from Chorus rehearsals and went straight to bed as I was knackered! Wednesday we did Verdi Te Deum and Carmina Burana (fun but rubbish music!) with Stefan Bevier from Berlin. Thursday Robert Dean worked on Dream of Gerontius. Interesting idea to get us to bow forward on high notes and loosen the body instead of tightening the diaphragm. Last night to choir practice and Vicky poppped in to say no evensong in May. There was a discussion again about the Sanctus and its length in relation to the Eucharistic prayer. The BCP settings must have Amen changed to "most high". There seems to be little liturgical understanding. The Amen should only come at the end of the prayer. Am enjoying Natasha Cooper's "A greater evil" - she is a friend (Daphne Wright) and her novels are excellent.Graeme has interesting blog on thin spaces. I know so many! Padrerob comments kindly about my blog. Yesterday was Graeme a...