between posts---why? Lots of conflicting feelings, I guess. But today is different. Went to my favorite coffee place near the apartment---the barista, who I think is also the owner---treated me to a cup of coffee-I guess he is really greatful that I, one of his earliest customers, was very complimentary. Anyway, the gesture was really special---I felt wanted, connected, in a way that I had not felt when I awoke this morning.
A nice warm day outside---definitely the "calm before the storm"--snow is coming followed by brutal arctic air--yet outside, it might even be an early spring day. Makes no sense---bought some food for the future, if needed---I wonder how the cold will effecomt my students and their families---will they want the children to stay home---will the schools be open---and the libraires---do they remain open? Could effect my finances--meanwhile I hope to have enough reading material to get me through if I am isolated in the apartment.
City ballet begins on Tuesday---I promised myself I would go to at least one of the first two programs--both with ballets I saw many times in the 70's when I was a regular at their performances. A strong feeling of remenbrance--possibly a bit too much---but if the first performance is Tuesday evening, will anybody even be there?
Today--will try to see the first movie on the Jewish film festival program--a silent about assimilation around the early 1900's. Sort of the time my parents were growing up--trying to understand the "essence" f that experience---the dislocation. confusion, self hatred that came along with trying to assimilate. Some other movies as well--- but everything depends on the snow and my ability to move around the city and neighborhod.
Needed this committment to the blog today---feel a little bit more focused---should report soon.
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