Yesterday was my first best ever solo day in 2010. On a whim I decided to check out a friend's concert downtown in the evening, and since I'm not a fan of busy crowds, I went early to mosey around the Annex area, one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Toronto.
I scored a great deal at Seekers Books, Coldplay's X & Y album was on random play at Outer Layer, and I finally got a chance to check out Ten Editions Books, a store that always intrigued me when I rode the Spadina streetcar from the station. It's got real character with books stacked up to the ceiling and wooden ladders too; I loved the feel of history that seemed to permeate the store. Bought some great finds there too, 4 books for under $15 dollars!
After that it was on to the Hungarian Restaurant on Bloor Street that I've been meaning to try out for ages. Ordered a cabbage roll with sauerkraut and potatoes, and a raspberry soda, apparently a Hungarian favourite. The food was okay, I thought it would be more unique... maybe I'll try something else on the menu next time.
Since there was still time to spare before the concert, I decided to hang out at Starbucks and do some journaling. Fortunately it was full, so I went to Aroma Expresso Bar across the street instead. Got to enjoy the most delicious cup of hot chocolate I've had in a long time. It was actually like drinking a gourmet milk chocolate bar! Will definitely be recommending this place to friends.
Finally, it was time for the concert at the beautiful St. Anne's Church on Gladestone Avenue. The Urban Flute Ensemble was awesome, and my favourite piece was their "Improvisation for Four Instruments" where Darren, the guest soprano saxaphonist played a beautiful solo while walking around the church, and then Lucas joined him with the cello, followed by Jamie, also walking around playing his flute, and Max out-of-view playing his violin. The beautiful music echoing through the gorgeous space felt like a primordial creation song, I was glad to have experienced it. In tribute to the evening, here's a new poem, titled "St. Anne"
St Anne
Snowflakes dancing in a ballroom of air
was this evening's marquee show.
Naked, free and beautiful,
they twirl, illuminated by the street lights.
Inside St. Anne's
the music swirls around,
pirouetting in the sacred space.
Speechless,
the walls stare back,
holding this fleeting beauty
in an icy embrace.
They become one
and birth a joy
that is everlasting.
Seeds of love
sprinkled on each soul
in attendance,
they leave,
a hint of heaven in their hearts.
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