Tag Archives: Covid 19 Lockdown

Lockdown Day 38 – 3 May 2020 – Longing in My Heart

Henrik Chaim Goldschmidt plays Gabriel’s Oboe The banner photo show the boys on holiday – day 2 of a three day trip to Parys. The way they get excited when I take the keys or put on hiking boots, dogs … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 37 – 2 May 2020 Nostalgia

Soon you will hear that I am feeling nostalgic this morning. In this mood I decide to listen to Deborah’s Theme (Once Upon a Time in America)—Ennio Morricone After going for a stroll during the allotted time (what craziness!), I came … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 36 1 May 2020 – JOY!

Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus – We All Stand Together  No, I am not listening to We all Stand Together because of COVID-19 and the fact that we are all in the same storm – although it is a very … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 35 30 April 2020 – Retrenched!

As promised yesterday, here is the information that I received via email yesterday. But first, my music is by Tygerberg Children’s Choir. I am a longtime fan of this choir. This song brings back wonderful memories. UKUTHULA Some background. Barry … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 34 29 April 2020 – Starting Over

Somebody sent me this link yesterday. A cellist I like, music I love, a setting that fascinates me. A real winner that helps for depression. HAUSER: Alone, Together‘ from Arena Pula My thoughts today are about After The Storm? Storms … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 33 28 April 2020 – Depression

Gabriel Faure Requiem – In Paradiso, although I rather feel in Hell! Over the weekend several emails came in. All with the same theme. “How can I reduce my premiums?” “Can I claim under Business Interruption?” “I am in trouble.” … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 32 – 27 April 2020 – Locked-Up Freedom

Gladiator Now We are Free Freedom Day in South Africa. A day to celebrate when South Africa had her first democratic election in 1994. I lived through about 30 years of Apartheid. My dad and a few other respected people … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 31 – 26 April 2020 – A Tale of Two Countries

Since we live in interesting times, it is The Byrds singing Turn Turn Turn “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 30 – 25 April 2020 – Columbus and the New World

Conquest of Paradise is a Vangelis masterpiece. It is on the playlist in my Hilux a few times.  Whenever it starts playing, the volume must be as high as possible and the windows open. I want to feel the wind … Continue reading

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Lockdown Day 29 – 24 April 2020 – Doors

So we go into new lockdown rules a week from today. As said before, I will try and keep safe as much as possible. But it does seem we will be able to drive out on the dirt roads. Reason … Continue reading

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