Ms Lowry and the Eurythmics

A fresher day than yesterday,with clouds scurrying overhead and threatening the occasional shower. I hurried to the Cafe Diem in the Milton Country Park to meet with Ms Lowry, with whom I had become acquainted at the Huntingdonshire Speakers at the beginning of May. The occasion was an initial exchange of information with regards to book publishing.

We sat on the terrace overlooking the ruffled lake with the wind rushing through the nearby willows, sipping our teas. I had read a short extract from her planned introduction to her book, currently being reworked after editing and found it immediately interesting. Our tentative initial conversation developed as we discussed the books content (to be revealed at a later date perhaps) and explored potential synergies. Indeed, what had initially been intended as a potentially brief conversation continued for several hours until the call of my desk and other work led to departure.

That evening we were also graced with the presence of Miss Shaw, a longtime friend of Miss T, who stayed for a family viewing of the third Harry Potter film, “The Prisoner of Azkaban”.

However, the other delight of the day was the arrival of the music DVD “Eurythmics Greatest Hits”. It formed the background music track of the afternoon and late evening, with the chameleon features of Ms Lennox and manic Mr Stewart underlining the music and reminding me why the alto voice of Ms Lennox, with its incredible range and volume was such a joy to hear when her songs were originally released. “Here Comes the Rain Again” was a solace on gloomy days; “Gloria”, a haunting air; “Women are doing it themselves” an exuberant celebration enhanced by the presence of Ms Franklin. I am ending the evening with the wonderful “Its all right, baby's coming back”.