Almost a month....

since my last post. Why? The practical world has taken over---I am trying to negotiate my financial plans for the coming months and it could be troublesome. But then again, perhaps not. Trying very hard to keep to a budget---doing well, may bring in my credit cards to help, if needed. Some moments stressed out---some moments excited just by the warmer weather that we are finally getting. Two tutoring sessions today, one tomorrow, should keep me going, but could use more. Some bad breaks--but have to deal with  it. Will try to attend my first opera performance since the pandemic and illness on Friday---courtesy of one of my many credit cards---it will be Don Carlos, one of my most meaningful operas. Will see if that is possible.

If there was no illness, and more money available, would I be checking out shows every night? Possibly, about two weeks ago, went to 54 Below to see a Reunion show that my niece participated in. When I arrived and sat down, it was as if I had emerged from a cocoon, into a vibrant, thriving world. Colors all around that I had not seen before. Completely by myself, yet I had a wonderful time---I owe so much to my niece for participating in the concert, and bringing me along. Wonderful supportive energy in the room---almost an alternative universe where musical comedy reigns supreme, and the horrors of the rest of the world are obliterated. Must remember that. 

Spend much time on google maps, looking at many streets in the Bronx. There they are, the buildings that were my reality as a child, a world of mostly Jewish, mostly middle classall white kids and adults---what has become of that world? I understand that a whole different group of people live on those streets now. No restaurants in sight, mostly bodegas on many blocks. How to bridge the gap? When I am stronger, can I walk those streets and see what life is like there now? We will see.

Have some books at home, but can't get myself to read them. Stephen Crane and Gish Jen--but no comittment to get into those books. Entertaining myself on the different web sites, particularly now that baseball is back. But what is next...?