Yes, I made it back to Berko, with just a little 'hiccup' at Heathrow Airport. Having gone through passport control quickly and without any fuss, I discovered some minutes later that my passport was nowhere to be found - panic ! Now I know how it feels to be a refugee - no status. By some strange quirk of fate the first official person who randomly appeared, and nowhere near their base area, was a very kind and calming member of S.A.S staff ! Having just flown with them from Stockholm, he was most concerned that I should not be upset, and that all would be well. He suggested I go back the way I had just come, to see if I could find the missing document. As it happened, I'd been to the Prayer Room - the first time I've ever done so - and I've no idea what prompted me to do that, I simply felt I needed to say a prayer to give thanks for a most successful Swedish visit, and the blessing of so many fine and inspiring singers . No sign of passport in the Prayer Room - so I said another prayer for its retrieval ! After fifteen minutes I met the S.A.S. rep. again and ,would you believe it, the passport had been handed in to Airport Security - I really do believe in the power of prayer...
On Saturday 13th. September 2008 I was privileged to attend the first performance of Anna (Larsson) in her brilliant portrayal of "Delilah" at the Royal Opera , Stockholm. Her premiere was the highlight of several years working the role 'into the system', and oh, how it was worth waiting for - breathtaking , overwhelmingly beautiful phrases and golden tones ..... For me it is all the more surprising with some of my 'breathers' in that, knowing them offstsage as busy, devoted Mums, they transform onstage into the most fascinating "Vocal Goddesses" , Anna L , Rosalind P, Hillevi M, Marianne E, Lisa L - I am sooo lucky. Whilst staying with Goran (Eliasson) and Anna , I had such a lot of fun with their two lively, spirited, boys, Axel 7 , and August 3 - the latter being my kindred spirit.... 'Rough and tumbling" is their favourite game with me at the moment . I stretch back on a vast couch in the playroom area, with a giant cushion on my tum - then they leap from an occasional table at me with peals of laughter as we all end up in a heap of giggles and cuddles - surely does keep one young and fit - 'tis also rather good for deep breathing !!! Shady, the Kiricat, was pleased to welcome me home, and we've been having a slightly less boisterous time playing with a catnip filled toy mouse - and now I will rest for a few days, breathing tomorrow with Rosalind P before she flies off to sing in Seattle - life is so full of variety and wonderful colleagues......so, dear readers - k..p b.......g ....
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