GalesAZ: January 2011

"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Bach's B minor Mass

PJ and I had a delightful experience Saturday evening, click here for summary over at the review blog.

Monday, January 03, 2011

My Dad turns 82 today

And I'm sticking with my story: he's been a great dad. For nearly 55 years in my case, and I still think I learn something every time I'm around him (or have a phone chat with my mom and him).

I like this photo (and PJ's meticulous explanation on the reverse) - EMG was conducting a tour of the St. Joe hill farm for some eager city kids in August 1990. We had a great visit . . . now over 20 years ago . . .

Happy b'day, with thanks for a lifetime of support, guidance, love, setting some values in place and then just letting us grow.

Saturday, January 01, 2011

Frosty new year

Backyard fountain, 9a 1/1/11.

This is an unusual sight. But it was below freezing for several hours.