Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of May 11, 1878

Overview

Small domestic and symbolic moments bring relief, including a childlike wish ritual and the sight of a bright day as Wagner’s ailment eases. The children’s rehearsal goes well, and the evening closes with a calm reading session.

Content

Saturday, May 11:

Fidi shed 3 eyelashes, I blew them away and was again permitted to state a wish! Glorious day, R.’s ailment clearing up, but he cannot yet go out. We hold a rehearsal in the schoolhouse, the children very good and charming throughout.

In the evening Kenilworth.