but can I participate in any of it? That is the question. At Theater for the New City, a man is doing a one man take on West Side Story Would love to watch it. But can I? Lots of movie choices, don't even ask me about theater---it is loaded in the city---many off off projects in addition to the explosion of activities on and off Broadway. Yet I remain simply a "watcher". What keeps me at home? The bag? Sometimes being tired for much of the day? What am I capable of? In the "old" (pre pandemic) days I knew how I would spend Sunday, usually. At some point in the morning, take the M to the Knickerbocker stop in Bushwick, walk towards Jefferson and Knickerbocker---look at all the activitiy--the many stores, people on the street, then hit Cobra Club and remain there for a few hours; probably watch some football, read the second part of the Times, some conversation, some crazies there at time---it did not matter, I was happy and I knew what I was doing. Then possibly off a few blocks to Hart Street and Molasses bookstore---a really nice husband and wife with a new born (who is probably about 3 now) and chat with them for a while. They are opened now, now that the pandemic is over, but it is a hard journey for me now. So that is how it was. The past, a fevered dream of a journey through Bushwick and possibly a walk into Bedford Stuyvesant. Did not even know that they were next to each other until I began to travel there. But that was then---now, my life sits around the apartment.
Still a productive week. Some good conversation with the couple who live on the next floor above me. Then on Thursday, with little preparation, was able to sub a few hours at Friends. Amazing just to be there. Third grade class, had to be on my toes watching them the whole time, but had no trouble doing it. Felt great when leaving. Then found out I could not work there Friday, because I was not "vetted" or something. Amazing! This should be sorted out by the end of the week. When I was asked to cover the thrid grade class, I was hesitant, wondered if I had the stamina, about four hours with only one break, but I did it and did it very efficiently. A good way remind myself that I could really do the work. Yesterday two turoring sessions that went well. Also good work. I am proud of this, but what is next...?
Sunday morning, early as I write this. Where will I be today? What are the factors involved in my choices. Energy, the "bag" behavior, the money I want to spend, anything else...? Not sure, anything can happen, but,,,,?
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