Choir

I missed joining the other members of the TCA at the pub yesterday after we tidied the hall.
I went home, fed the dogs and sat for a moment on the kitchen reading chair 
And woke up almost two hours later, with an ear ache and with dribble down my new summer shirt
It was a shame as my fellow villagers are a nice bunch. 

Instead I tidied the cottage, and did washing and cleaned the spaces now free of clutter. 
And suddenly missed Albert when I collected cat food in a carrier bag to give a neighbour who has a cat. 

Cats are always the supporting actors to a home, and seldom a lead. 
I missed seeing his shadow , flitting briefly in a doorway 
Or still on the bedroom window chair

I sipped my bucket of coffee this morning after making a chicken salad with noodles . 
It’s 6.20 am ish and I have fifteen minutes before I leave for work 
So its short blog written in a sunny dawn

I check my Filofax diary for the week ahead 
I’m working all day on the bank holiday and have agreed on overtime Wednesday afternoon…it’s my birthday on Thursday and on Friday I’m at the theatre with a friend oh and on Tuesday I finally return to choir.

It’s a lovely thought to be returning at last.

Singing stops sadness in its tracks 

In its tracks 

Hey ho


28 comments:

  1. Wonderful to be returning to choir soon! Just when you have most need of how uplifting it can be.

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  2. So sorry to hear about Albert xx

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  3. "Singing stops sadness in its tracks." What a beautiful phrase. Albert will be missed by many, lots of whom never even met him. You gave him his best life. I hope the tooth/ear ache soon clears up. Just a thought, John, could it be trigeminal neuralgia? I had that a few years ago, and it was the worst pain I've ever experienced. Mind you, it helped with the diet. One bite of food and I was in agony for 10 minutes! Treated with antidepressants. xx

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  4. Are the antibiotics not doing magical things? I hope they kick in today. You do have a busy week, but lots of good things packed in there among the work.

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  5. Hope you perk up and enjoy your busy week.

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  6. If cats ever 'smile' that must be just what dear Albert is doing right now down at you. Have a fine, none-too-stressful week.

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  7. What a lovely photo to finish off with. With your genuine, tender and sorrowful thoughts about your late furry friend, I hope this blogpost does not attract more bemusing and totally unjustified vitriol.

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  8. The choir photo says it all.

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  9. Anonymous10:30 am

    Thank you for reminding me, its my daughters birthday today! I will send you a greeting on Thursday. I hope you will be feeling fit and ready to party by then. xxx GG

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  10. Doing nights must be a drain, especially when you are not young.

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  11. I think Albert may still be around - Today it's 5 years since my Scruffy top dog drifted away - All week on a pale blue throw by his sofa black hairs have been appearing -They have been forming a shape -Today it it a definite black heart - He is here x❤

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    1. This made me cry flis. Your words touched my heart. x

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    2. Anonymous1:43 pm

      Obviously not hoovering well enough!

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    3. Anon you are a trashy human... I seriously wish you would get help with your mental health... you disgust me with your comments.

      Jo in Auckland,

      Unlike you I am not scared to put my name.

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  12. Thanks for the updates, take care of yourself,

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  13. Sounds like a good week coming up!

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  14. I will miss reading about Albert. I hope your antibiotics kick in soon. Just a few more days and then you will be able to celebrate your Birthday and the days in between before choir.

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  15. weaver2:18 pm

    What a happy photograph. RIP dear Albert - of course you miss him - sure the dogs do too.

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  16. Barbara Anne2:50 pm

    It so true in my experience that it takes time until you stop seeing departed pets in their usual places indoors and outside.
    So glad you're able to go back to choir!! Hope any further classes will not be on Tuesdays.

    Hugs!

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  17. You must have needed some extra rest. Choir and singing with friends will be there for you another time. Sweet Albert will be missed and not forgotten.

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  18. Busy week ahead. Do hope you see someone (GP or dentist) about the toothache/earache and can get it resolved as soon as possible and before your Venice trip.
    Such a happy, joyful photo! Returning to choir will bring you such joy.
    I suspect you'll have many moments of missing Albert, moments that will seemingly come from out of the blue, and that's to be expected after being together for so many years.
    Take care, John dear.

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  19. A group that looks like a lot of fun! Look at all those smiles! I can see why you will enjoy being back with them.

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  20. What a lovely looking bunch of people... so happy you can return to their fold. Something wonderful to look forward too. I hope you are on the mend.

    Jo in Auckland

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  21. Anonymous11:18 pm

    Thanks to you I joined a 1000 voices community choir event and had so much fun I'm going to join a local one! Tina in west oz

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  22. I sent your last comments, about singing, to a friend of mine in Seattle who sings (at 83+) in a number of groups there. I thought he'd appreciate it.

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    1. And he wrote back:

      Life's more fun with a song and a smile.

      Hey Ho.

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  23. Bravo for choir! I cannot think of a better thing to be in.

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  24. Funny how a quiet being can leave a silent space.
    Sing on!!

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