The days continue to be  warm, autumnal and heavenly. The British Museum was packed. What did I expect in the Elgin Marbles Room? Has the controversy between the British and the Greeks been settled? I guess both countries have more pressing matters to address. One is leaving the EU and the other might be kicked out. I tiptoed around Brexit for about five minutes before asking English friends what they thought of it. An unmitigated disaster was the way they phrased it. They licked their EU wounds as I licked our U. S. political wounds.

Tate Modern is featuring a big exhibit of Georgia O’Keeffe. I appreciated the photos of Ansel Adams, an O’Keeffe buddy and O’Keeffe’s sketches. The Tate Modern building was originally an industrial plant.This is reflected rather heavy handedly in the names of the various galleries: the Boiler House, the Switch House, Turbine Hall. The building could be a business corporation anywhere in the world.

Edward Ardizzone is one of my favorite illustrators.The House of Illustration, tucked behind St Pancras Station (“All aboard for Hogwarts!), is having a delightful exhibit of his work and life.

Somerset House on the Themes is as beautiful as ever and contains the lovely Courtauld Gallery. Look at the luscious Renaissance to 20th Century pictures or glance out the window at beautiful Somerset House. There’s a charming cafe not to be missed.

I had remembered the Wigmore Hall as being grander than it is today. Now, it’s threadbare but the acoustics are great and the concert of young musicians singing and playing harp, piano and violin gave one great hope for music’s future..