Today
Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 4:37PM
Such a stern message to read with my breakfast coffee. With the weight of our democratic responsibilities heavy on our shoulders, we stopped by the polling station on the way to the supermarket this morning and joined a queue to place our crosses in – we hope – the right boxes.
We can do no more.
No need for a further reminder!
As I put the fresh tulips into the vase, I had other things on my mind, for it would have been Mummy’s 85th birthday today. My ears pricked up as I heard a conversation on Womans Hour with Daphne Todd, shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award, talking about the portrait she painted of her mother.
Of course, I couldn’t help myself but google…
and reach a very quick and positive conclusion that I prefer to remember my own mother like this. The kind of memory which Daphne Todd’s extraordinary work provokes are best left undisturbed for now, because believe me, they don’t go away, however hard I try.
One thing is certain, she would not have wanted us to mope. Time to get on with making further serious decisions…which pillow would we prefer when we are in Montreal shortly?
Reader Comments (2)
well, now it's tomorrow, and we're not much clearer! I lost my Dad a couple of years ago and he would have had the same non-moping attitude. I have to remind myself of that when I go into one of my occasional spins. Enjoy Montreal.
Hi Gill, After a long absence I think I'm getting back to blogging and even more importantly, reading those I follow. Hundreds of posts to catch up on. It has been fascinating to watch your election saga from afar and the eventual result will be interesting and have worldwide implications.
I was very touched by Daphne Todd's painting. Far too close to the bone for me as I'm still trying to come to terms with the deaths of my parents (8 years ago for Dad and 6 months ago for Mum) but I certainly admire Daphne's skill and courage. I almost didn't click on the link but then couldn't help myself and I'm glad I did. I think it's an important painting, very sad, peaceful and very accurate. I suppose that is what is so confronting about it.
I'll slowly catch up with the rest of your posts. Enjoy Montreal. Carol x