I’ve mentioned before that I have a Theory of Temporal Clumping. That theory says that, if you have only two meetings or appointments in a month, they will both tend to gravitate to the same day — if possible even to the same time, so you’ll have to choose one.

Such is today. I had a meeting this morning and one this afternoon. Tonight I have a Sons of Norway meeting — and the roads are a bit treacherous.

So I didn’t have a lot of time to think about what I’d post tonight. I poked around YouTube and found this unusual recording of Sissel singing a Norwegian version of a big Edith PIaf hit, “Hymn a l’amour.” In English it’s called “If You Love Me,” and there’s a video of Sissel singing it in English too. But that one isn’t a live performance.

Here we have a very young Sissel, appearing on a program called “Syng Med Oss” (Sing With Us), which was where she first became familiar to the Norwegian public. I consider this one of those songs that showcase her voice in a particularly exquisite way.

Have a good weekend. Stay out of the ditches.