Okay, 29 minutes to a Met Broadcast of Norma, by Bellini. Do you know that Norma was the first opera I saw at the Met? Thanksgiving night, 1956, my friend Ronnie's mother got tickets for her, him and myself. Cast" Callas, Barbieri, Baum and Moscona. Wish I could tell you every detail of Ms. Callas's performance, which I am sure was brilliant in every way, but I could not. Got distracted easily. Sitting in first row Family Circle side, knees hardly had any room. At the time, there was a popular song called Cindy, or Cindy (Cindy don't let me down. Write me a letter soon, and I will be homeward bound). By act III, I was tired, music was not reaching me, all of a sudden, a duet started. Believe it or not, the first four notes were exactly the same as Cindy, Oh, Cindy. Amazing! That got me involved for a little while. Well, my passion for opera had to wait about ten years before coming to fruition, but I still remember that first trip.
What's happening here. Woke up this morning with a very weak body---thought that I might not be able to move much--a little panic. Finally pulled myself together with the help of some coffee and yogurt--that seemed to revive the body---have done some errands since then Aside from stomach pain am moving around very well.
I was challenged by a friend to seek another opinion re my treatment for the growth. I don't like to go in those areas, but may do some exploring next week. Meanwhile, who is taking care of the enormous stomach cramps that i have felt for three out of the last four days? May have to go back to the clinic to see if I can get some immediate help, since next actual date for exploration is not until September `15.
Was looking forward to the Yankee-Met series this weekend, which has now been canceled. Sad, because both teams were at very interesting points in their chase for the pennant. The possible clashes really fired up my imagination. Instead, there will probably be some double headers next week.
Finished Suite Francaise, really glad that I read it---a super book. Not sure what is next. Barnes and Noble has A Movable Feast by Hemingway. Have always wanted to read that-this might be my chance. A Chistie mystery sits near my bedside---might be a good time for some escapism.
I have a reservation for a theater project in Bushwick this afternoon; probably will cancel, simply don't feel strong enough---but maybe not. Anyway we will see. And now I still have eleven minutes until the Norma Broadcast begins.
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