Errands and memories
Dec. 24th, 2020 12:56 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mtbcThis morning I had minor errands to run at large stores in Knoxville. It was interesting to visit the mall on Christmas Eve. It was busy but the stores are large enough that it still felt safely distanced and I found that I even enjoyed the experience. I may not have much reason to visit malls at Christmastime but it is good to know that they are there and accessible and just as before, for when that is more a part of my life again. It probably reminded me of past holidays in the US with family, in easier times. I look forward to next Christmas already been an easier time, once I am settled properly into my home and work.
On the way to Knoxville, on the radio I caught the end of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College. I didn't realize what it was at first, though of course the readings are very familiar. That also reminded me of good things: My time attending church, though now I neither live with a believer nor am one myself, so it would seem strange to go even though I would be at home there. Also, how much I appreciated Evensong in winter at King's, I could come from the dark and cold into the chapel, sit in the stalls near the choir and enjoy the excellent music. I am grateful that I took the opportunity when I could.
On the way to Knoxville, on the radio I caught the end of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College. I didn't realize what it was at first, though of course the readings are very familiar. That also reminded me of good things: My time attending church, though now I neither live with a believer nor am one myself, so it would seem strange to go even though I would be at home there. Also, how much I appreciated Evensong in winter at King's, I could come from the dark and cold into the chapel, sit in the stalls near the choir and enjoy the excellent music. I am grateful that I took the opportunity when I could.
