Tuesday 8 December 2020

Day 7 - 343 -- Forty Years Ago

Today bought cold and wet weather again -- still actually, with another similar system heading this way by the weekend. When I went out for milk, I took the long way around to get some exercise. The lights along Main Street and decorated trees in apartment windows and on balconies brought smiles. 

On a heavier note, forty years ago today, John Lennon was killed outside his home. I've visited this area twice and walked the teardrop shaped piece of land in Central Park, NYC. The landscaping and maintenance come from an endowment fund donated by many nations with a large donation by Yoko Ono. A beautiful circular mosaic with the word 'Imagine' in the centre sits along the pathway near the entrance. It is a peaceful place -- very fitting as a memorial. 

The song shared today was written as a tribute to Lennon. The singer-composer has chosen not to perform this in public due to his emotional response to the subject. Stay safe. Enjoy! 

Empty Garden -- Elton John 



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