HG is rapidly shaking off the effects of pneumonia. It seems transatlantic flights, with their endless delays and unhealthy, enclosed environments, do not agree with the old guy’s respiratory system. However, with the excellent care of the Barrington Urgent Care Center, HG is on the mend. The illness has not impacted HG’s appetite negatively. But, there is serious alcohol limitation. One glass of wine per day. No cheating. HG/BSK have been lunching at Miku, pleasant Japanese restaurant in Barrington, R.I.. Wonderful dragon rolls (eel, cucumber, avocado). Uni is fresh from the sea urchin (you get packaged uni in most sushi bars). Nicely cut tuna and fluke sashimi. Last night, HG/BSK enjoyed a memorable concert at Beneficent Congregational Church in downtown Providence. Beautiful church with good acoustics. The event was the 2015 Advent of Unity Concert–“Sing We All Noel.” The RPM Voices of Rhode Island, a choir directed by Dr. Clarice Laverne Thompson, performed alongside some talented and rousing vocal soloists and instrumentalists. Dr. Thompson is extraordinary. This is an inclusive, diverse, amateur choir. HG/BSK’s beloved daughter, Lesley R., is a member of the choir. Dr. Thompson brings forth from the group religious music that breaks the boundaries of sectarianism. It is pure love and warmth. HG, a card carrying atheist, felt himself illuminated. What, a wonderful antidote to the horrors of misguided religious fanaticism we seem to face daily. HG/BSK, Lesley R.and family, had a post concert feast at Providence Coal Fired Pizzeria. Very good roast chicken wings. broccoli di rabe and Italian sausage. Fresh baby arugula salads. Two pizzas: Another combination of greens and sausage and a vegetarian goat cheese, mushroom and olive creation The big restaurant was filled with young people having a good time. The HG/BSK/Lesley R. family added appreciative sounds to the holiday gaiety.
