Macy's has closed shop for two weeks, which means I'm on an unplanned vacation with minimal pay. I'm grateful for something, so I guess I shouldn't complain. I'm using this time to catch up on housework, my craft projects, writing, and reading. Cooking will increase and new recipes will be tried. Already I discovered Irish soda bread and it is really good. I don't know if this is a new thing, but if not, I wonder if my Irish ancestors ever made it.
Jack is watching all his favorite shows, which are not all my favorite shows. When I read that a movie that I hadn't seen since I was a girl was on Amazon Prime, I powered up my laptop and settled in for Rogers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella." This is the one with Leslie Ann Warren and was made in 1965. I remember sitting in front of our black & white television and watching, absolutely glued, to the show and the music. I also remember fleeing to my mother's lap in tears when the step-mother and step-sisters were so mean to Cinderella. I remember dreaming of dancing a waltz with my Prince Charming; this dream stayed with me well into adulthood. Yes, I found my Prince Charming, but he can't waltz if his life depended on it. Oh well, he has many other wonderful qualities.
While the world is grinding to a halt, or seems to be, I want to share some thoughts that bring hope for a brighter future.
- Trucks are still delivering goods to market (I saw quite a few on the highway yesterday)
- Babies are still being born (Gotta love those baby smiles and giggles)
- Parents and teachers will truly work together to educate children
- We are more cognizant of how we impact the vulnerable among us
- You really don't know how strong you are until being strong is the only thing you have
Dear readers, we will weather this just as we have gotten through rough times in our past. We have survived tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, severe recessions, and gas shortages. We will get through this. Better and stronger.
