<p>owlice, did the little girl we’ve been praying for pass away?</p>
<p>owlice: I listening to the beautiful Ravel. Thank you. </p>
<p>I am spending the day at the lap top editing my novel. Takes discipline, so naturally I am taking as many breaks as possible to come over into the lounge, so I am very glad a lovely piano concert was occurring. I had a wonderful seat.</p>
<p>2blue: Getting closer! Yea! </p>
<p>My guy who’s in Williamstown where it is also wicked cold preferred pea coat to North Face, but he is very warm blooded. He has a Gap super nylon thingy for snow storms.</p>
<p>oh 2blue: I didn’t let myself go there. I hope not.</p>
<p>Yes, yesterday; I found out early this afternoon. I hate to bring down a room. I’m sorry. :(</p>
<p>The Ravel work was originally written for piano, but was later orchestrated (beautifully) by the composer. The title translates as “Pavane for a Dead Princess.” A pavane is a slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries. A lot of dance music forms are found in classical music, which used to, after all, be the music of the court (and also the church, esp. the Catholic church. I’m not Catholic, but am very familiar with the Catholic mass, the result of so many splendid ones being composed as concert works).</p>
<p>Well, the child is out of pain. Now our prayers must be for the parents. And I will listen to the piece again, as a Memorium.</p>
<p>Sorrow is always best shared. Thank you for telling us. Prayers and hugs for her family and all who love and miss her. </p>
<p>I’ve heard that piece played once in concert. It is absolutely beautiful and moving. How appropriate.</p>
<p>Oh I am so so sorry to hear that. Prayers for the parents.</p>
<p>owlice, I’m sorry to hear that. Yes, mythmom is right - now we need to shower the family with prayers.</p>
<p>More prayers for the parents. I can think of nothing worse than the loss of a child.</p>
<p>Adding my prayers for the parents, and for the rest of her family and friends. And hugs to you, owlice. I’m sure your support and caring have been important to them all.</p>
<p>Thanks, all, Prayers for the parents, and for their older child, too, who is… yeah, I’ve lost track. Six.</p>
<p>Cancer just (pardon my language) sucks, and childhood cancer is an abomination.</p>
<p>Here’s a CC-type response: I just googled “scholarship cancer” to see what’s out there. A lot. Too bad they’re necessary, but thank goodness they are there.</p>
<p>You know what we need? A report from 2forcolleges about the prom and prom activities, that’s what!</p>
<p>Also, any decisions that have been made as a result of this weekend’s trips.</p>
<p>And maybe peppermint schnapps, too, for peppermint patties. It’s surprisingly chilly here!</p>
<p>Here’s a big bottle of peppermint schnapps and a giant squeeze bottle of Hershey’s.</p>
<p>Wait, you meant the hot kind. :::rummaging:::</p>
<p>Okay: creme de cacao, bar of chocolate for shavings, redi-whip if that’s acceptable. Are we making cocoa the hard/real way, or heating up chocolate milk?</p>
<p>Thank you, Harriet!</p>
<p>:: opens Hershey’s bottle; pours straight down throat ::</p>
<p>:: follows up with peppermint schnapps ::</p>
<p>:) Ah. The cold kind. </p>
<p>But warming nonetheless.</p>
<p>so sorry to hear this little girl lost her battle…may she be at peace and prayers for her parents…</p>
<p>There is nothing more painful than the loss of a child. I am so sorry for the loss. Our thoughts go out to you and her family at this difficult time.</p>
<p>lindz and jym, thanks.</p>
<p>I need more tissues. Oh, H is home from his sax lesson. I’ll use his sleeves…</p>
<p>Harriet, the real way – warmed milk, cocoa, and unsweetened whipped cream for the top. Sugar cubes for those who want them. Big mugs. The chocolate bar for chocolate shavings and the creme de cacao are nice touches; thanks! You think of everything!</p>
<p>owlice–I love it–his sleeves</p>
<p>You probably like it more than he did!</p>