He must be my all time favourite composer. His string melodies are wonderful.

It also reminds me of music at my parents place.

The small buddha statue is wrapped up in my mala and has offerings on his flower lap. I made a big bowl of water offering last nightto shakyamuni and whiskey and my pets. I also offered half an orange.

I have cooked a very very basic simple pad thai vegan and cleaned up the sink and dishwasher for a new load, now running. I should sweep the kitchen and living room.

Two things to do pronto before Noel: floor of my washroom and window in the kitchen.

Photo: Front cover of latest book, to be printed next week.