Day 151: A brief shower...

Day 151: ...a forlorn hope?

Actually, today was a little better than that. Looks like we might have a bit of a regular gig of sorts down at the local cafe...took the old sax along, played a few tunes and made some people happy. It was a bit of fun, and a good way to get the saxophone up and running again. Our new cafe owner Gloria is bringing a special vibe to the neighbourhood. 

[People actually gave actual money* even though I wasn't properly busking, just reading a few notes, down the arcade and faking the vibrato...*all monies donated to charity]

There were a few light showers this morning, following a beautiful pink-coloured sunrise. I was intrigued with the focal decisions the fruit phone made today...just a little different from the roses, the petals of which dropped on the ground following the rain. 

Water beads 1 

Beads of water 

Fallen petal

The afternoon was play day. Another one at the QTC studio in South Brisbane, starring Ursula Yovich who did such a marvellous job last year in Mother Courage. Today's was 'The Magic Hour' a dark, contemporary take on the Brothers Grimm, a two-hour one-hander. Yep, one woman, several characters. Beautifully realised and what a voice! So pleased I saw it. 

Keep calm,
remain optimistic

On the way though, a little street graffiti...someone dropped in disappointment (?) or stuck in hope (?) a sticker on the footpath, on my way to the theatre. It is State of Origin season, one game down, two to go. Queensland needs to win in order to make this sticker a reality...it's a tough call. We'll see. Always best to remain hopeful!

[Camera : iPhone 4S 8.41-8.44am; 1.28pm]

C'arn the Maroons.