Seussical the Musical and other trivia

A competing "show" up the road, a political rally got postponed due to the weather, but this one was inside an auditorium.  Before and after we chatted about shows we had been to in the past, before the pandemic shut us down, for caution.  

In the lobby we were unmasked and feeling free, but when I saw a few members of the crowd, including some children start to put on theirs, I opted to put mine on when seated.  It's kind of a social compact around here, we look to see if others are masking, and if they are, we put them on for social support as much as for health reasons.  Kind of like the farmer who put on his overalls when the homeless guest they invited to church had only overalls to wear.

Kindness to others.  Not judgement.  Acceptance.  These are social values, not political ones.  We are feeling our way to the "new normal" in terms of that social behavior, aren't we?  We want to be free and maskless... but we don't want our fellow humans to feel left out, either.  I have been maskless at the personal trainer, but I have yet to drop the mask at the grocery store.

The other half of the masked bandits, before curtain up!  I was the thorn amid the roses, "the kids" on one side, so I could sit next to my son on one side, and my fellow mom of one of "the kids" on the other.  We moms did most of the pre-show talking.

None of us had ever seen a production of Suessical the Musical before, so it was a new experience.  Most everybody is familiar with the children's books that Dr. Seuss published.  And this of course was based on them.  The major theme is the story of Horton Hears a Who,  mixed together with Horton Hatches an Egg, and even a bit of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and just a bit of Green Eggs and Ham.  

Other Seuss originated characters were present in narrator and chorus roles.  It was delightful.  The young man who sang the part of Horton had a wonderful voice.  And the gal who had the part of the Cat in the Hat was a wonderful dancer, as were the chorus.  The finale featured a tap number, which was a lovely surprise to us.

By the time we left, the rain had been through, leaving the streets wet and everything smelling that ozone fresh of Springtime.  We walked to our respective vehicles, exchanged hugs and went home.  We'll see one another again in about a week, for Mother's Day at "the kids" place.  

Meanwhile, I have tomorrow's local marathon to think about, and hopefully hike over to be a spectator at the far turnaround point.  I have someone to track, as my dentist's husband is going to run the full marathon, attempting to get himself a Boston Qualifying time.  That's one of the topics we always return to when I get my teeth cleaned and checked... she's not a runner, but she's entrusted with the care and feeding of one.  I promised her Boston recommendations should he qualify.

I'll close on this drippy Saturday with the usual pep talk:  it's a great day to take good care of yourself, of your health, mental, physical, and spiritual, and all the advice we used to get on Spark is in support of that!  

• Hydrate today.
• Get some activity in, outdoors if possible.
• Do something that fills your soul.  Be kind to one another.
• Remember to breathe.
• And at the end of the day, let it all go.  Whatever steps you took, are enough for the moment.  You deserve that well-earned restful sleep.

Life is good.  Spark on!

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