170-Year-Old Pipe Organ in Cape Breton

Shortly before leaving BC to drive to Cape Breton, I heard of a 170 year old pipe organ in a Catholic church on Isle Madame. Notre Dame de l’assumption, located on the small community of Arichat, NS is the home of a 1-manual tracker organ, built by Henry Berger in 1854.  The day after arrivingContinue reading “170-Year-Old Pipe Organ in Cape Breton”

5th day in Germany

Today we went on a couple of walks — one to a nearby park and lake, and the other was just in the neighbourhood to watch the boys ride their bikes and to check in on their hens. The photo above was taken on Friday. My daughter has some connections in the music community andContinue reading “5th day in Germany”

Power of Music

Twelve years ago I had the opportunity to experience many “firsts”. Shortly after my husband died, I joined my daughter and the choir she was singing with on a trip to New York. Here are some of the firsts for me: first time in New York City. first time walking through (and getting lost in)Continue reading “Power of Music”