Turning Points

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In everyone's life there come turning points, sooner or later. On Monday I experienced one such occasion. From that moment on I know that my life can never be the same and that substantial changes are likely to take place from now on. On reflection, I don't want to go back to the situation I was in prior to that turning point even though I know that the changes which are likely to take place in my life are not going to be easy and are painful. I have absolute faith though, that the events created by that turning point are for my greater good and will, in retrospect, and much later be seen to be blessings in disguise. The transition stage, however, is extremely uncomfortable.

Quay Fair Day

Sang with Levow an Bys yesterday at Quay Fair Day in Penzance, part of the Golowan Festival. There was lots of music going on there during the day and many fascinating stalls. In some ways it was a shame to come home and watch England's World Cup match, but it was so hot that I felt I needed to recover from the concert and the sun.

Mazey Day, Penzance, 2010

I've just returned from Mazey Day in Penzance. There were lots of people there but fewer stalls than I remembered from previous years. I stayed to watch the Dinner Parade and was extremely impressed by all the displays which had been made and were well worth watching. I walked around for a while and then had to come home because it was so HOT in town I felt I needed to rehydrate again. I was glad that I went.

2010 World Cup

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Like many other people yesterday afternoon, I watched the England v Slovenia match. I came in late for the first part because I was returning from T'ai Chi so I missed when Defoe scored the goal, but I did watch the replay. Watched the remainder of the match on the edge of my seat. On the whole I think England played well and it was an enormous improvement over the Algeria match. But the toll it takes on my nerves should not be underestimated . . . Onwards and upwards England - I hope.

Summer Solstice

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I always have mixed feelings about the Summer Solstice. Whilst it is the longest day, and the weather is usually better, there is also the feeling that from now on the evenings are going to draw in, however slowly. I love the long evenings and all the extra light that we have at this time of year. Of course this year is particularly good as the weather is so lovely. In West Cornwall this is also the time of the year that we celebrate Golowan; and on Saturday, it will be Mazey Day which is hugely popular locally. There are parades and performances in Penzance on Mazey Day and lots of stalls to visit. Hope the weather stays fine for it.

Morrab Library Fair

Went to the Morrab Library Fair yesterday and sang with Levow-an-Bys who were performing there. This is one of the three choirs that I sing with and we sing songs from around the world. I really enjoy this choir as it is such fun and there is so much enthusiasm. I think the concert went well. The weather was beautiful and there were a variety of interesting stalls to visit.

Sunny Day Walk

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Went for a beautiful walk yesterday. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. There was a sufficient breeze for it not to be too hot which it would have been without one. Walked to the coast and the view was breathtaking. Spotted lots of butterflies and moths, among them the Common Blue and a 6-Spot Burnet. On the way home I spied a fox with a rabbit in its mouth heading across the field. It was all a beautiful experience.