Emily Cat 176

He is my favourite composer.  Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1840-1893. Ballets, concerto, symphonies and more. I consider this man to be a musical genius. As with many his talent was recognised early. He worked lowly jobs to support himself before a patroness allowed him to concentrate on his music. The very next year he wrote Swan Lake. The music lives on because of his genius.

I'm on the hunt for a film for my film club.  There's not much on. I have said before that any who like Marvel or Star Wars or franchise films good luck to you. I hope you see them, and, enjoy them. But what about those of us who want something different? I think what is missing is original ideas. The cinemas here are even showing 20/25/30th anniversary showings of films that came out years ago. I had such a good year last year with the films l saw. Each one different and enjoyable. This year is turning out to be a real disappointment. Let me know if you have seen any good films lately.

She is still such a popular writer.  Agatha wrote about 66/67 books and gave the world Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote The Mousetrap, a play that is performed today. I actually saw a production of this play last year. Her stories are still be filmed today and they still remain very popular. I'm sure you will have read some of these books. Have a think about it and let me know what your favourite book is.

Remembering a wonderful musician today.  Jacqueliene du Pre was a world famous cello player by the age of 20. Her career was cruely cut short by illness. In her 20's she lost feeling in her fingers and couldn't hold the bow confidentely. She was eventually dagnoised with Multiple Sclerosis. She turned to teaching when she could no longer play befor dying at 42 years of age. Such a promising musical life cut short. I love the cello. It has a wonderful sensual sound that envelops all that listen to this music. I am also thankful for the music Jacqueline left behind. Look at the numerous on You Tube of this wonderful musician playing.

I like ballet.  I'm talking about Georgian ballet today and, if you haven't seen it can l suggest that you do. High energy, wonderful dancing and a style of ballet that has a rich history. Check it out yourself.

I'm going to read The Lord of the Rings books again.  I'm starting with The Fellowship of the Ring. So far, so good. It's been a long time since l read them so it's like l'm starting off new. There have been transport issues this week in Melbourne. Buses replacing trains, and, as l'm housesitting at the moment it affects me. If you see me this week l may look like l'm waiting for a bus but, in fact, 'm travelling with Frodo and Sam. Have you read these books?