“Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything. It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just, and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate,…
Day 221: Beautiful November
“November is usually such a disagreeable month…as if the year had suddenly found out that she was growing old and could do nothing but weep and fret over it. This year is growing old gracefully…just like a stately old lady who knows she can be charming even with gray hair and wrinkles. We’ve had lovely…
Day 220: Field hockey banquet
“Awards can give you a tremendous amount of encouragement to keep getting better, no matter how young or old you are” – Alan Alda Project 365: #220 Last night we had the privilege of attending the end of season field hockey banquet – our first taste of sports awards in the US. It has been…
Day 219: Sign of the times
“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security” – Jodi Rell Project 365: #219 The ever-present police presence has become a sign of the times in the current age. Most schools here have a dedicated police officer stationed at the school permanently to deal with any issues that may arise.…
Day 218: Community of St John the Baptist, Mendham
“To the solemn graves, near a lonely cemetery, my heart like a muffled drum is beating funeral marches” – Charles Baudelaire Project 365: #218 This is the most beautiful cemetery for solace and reflection at the convent of St John’s. A time to reflect our own mortality, and how short our actual time is here…