This morning as I worked my way through one of the many daily papers that I read, I was surprised and fascinated to read about someone I know. Jim Boyle who collects Wedgwood. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090109.LWEDGWOOD09//TPStory/LifeIt The article was reminder that if we follow our interests and passions we can become respected in our field but mainly that we should follow our passions. I am not a collector of china but respect fine pieces of china and also regret that as a society we have lost the ability to appreciate well made products: china, crystal etc. We have become a Pottery Barn society and that is not to say that I don't have some products of this nature and that we all need these products at some point in our lives but it is nice to move on and own and appreciate the craftsmanship of finer works. Despite the fact that I do not own any Wedgwood, I can appreciate the quality of the china and the design qualities. Also Jim Boyle's desire to learn as much as possible about something that he is passionate about. We all need to follow our passions and enjoy the wonderful things that life offers.
I hope that everyone finds their passions and follows them.
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Che ce'di nuovo: from our Italian classes-what's new. I hope to write about what's new in my life and also what I find of interest that is new. Will be interesting to explore the everyday and look at it with new eyes.
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About Me
- Bassoon Woman
- Despite the fact that I have been playing the bassoon since I was 13 years old, there are people who will be surprised by the name Bassoon Woman. Some of these people would be my tennis partners who only know me as an eager opponent on the tennis court. I am living proof that you can get better as you as age. At least, I think that I am playing better (they accepted me on one of the club teams last year.) Members of the garden club where I attend sessions designing florelle centre pieces, are always surprised to see me at performances. My next performance is at Colborne Lodge in High Park, we are playing a return engagement celebrating spring on March 20. Hopefully, it will be springlike. These are just a few of the activities that occupy my time. After 30 years of teaching fulltime, I now work part-time teaching music in a high school. Wonderful experience. I am looking forward to exploring the many experiences fill my days. noramr2@gmail.com
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