Monday, December 14, 2015 So far this winter hasn’t been much of a winter, but I guess it will come some day. Not that I am complaining. It is gray today and 13C. Not much out of the ordinary to report on this year. I haven’t done much traveling but I do keep busy around the city. As usual, I have to make time to deal with my health. I have been going to see the doctors at Princess Margaret Hospital every three months. I was there last month for the 2 year anniversary of the end of my treatment. I saw both the surgeon and the radiation oncologist. They are both quite happy with my condition, but will continue to monitor it. I am now to go in every 4 months. I am very grateful for the care I have received there. The only trip I took this year was to Nipigon to stay with my sister Sally and attend the Red Rock Folk Festival. (http://www.livefromtherockfolkfestival.com/ ) Once again, we spent good times at the Festival, and enjoying the hospitality of Hans and Joanna Sauermann, and Alan and Janice Aubut. It is always a nice holiday for me. As usual, I have my music and theatre experiences. I see most of the openings for the Mirvish theatres. An interesting moment this year was to see Kinky Boots with the son of friends in a featured role. I also enjo Lakyed the season of concerts by Tafelmusik, a baroque orchestra. For the past few years, I have been attending many of the Met Opera simulcasts. This is a live hi def tv link with the Saturday matinee performance at the Met in New York City. They are a great way to learn more about opera and to see the top singers in great productions. Of course, September brought another Toronto Film Festival and this year I got to 12 movies. I have always enjoyed reading, and am now a member of three book clubs. In addition, I have become part of running a library here at the Co-op. It is run by a resident who is a librarian, and the book are donated by other residents or by publishers, so the collection is pretty current. ( http://cityparklibrary.com/ ) I volunteer once a week, and help supervise when there are readings or book discussions. I know it is not the custom any more to send Christmas cards, but I do with my letter so that you know what I am up to. If you don’t send me news with a card, please email and let me know how you are doing. ( cliff.gatchell@gmail.com ) I am also on Facebook. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and New year, and I hope to hear from you.